Daniel Shields. I build products end to end — from how they look to how they make money.
For the last decade I've been the person who takes an idea and makes it real — designing the interface, building the backend, shipping the whole thing. Most of that has been on my own startups, so I've owned every layer of the stack and learned what it actually takes to get something off the ground.
I recently finished a Master's in Entrepreneurship, which means I think about what's worth building, and not just how to build it.
Projects
Articles
When I'm not building, I'm thinking about how startups work: as experiments more than businesses, using agile as a way to learn rather than just ship fast, and why learning from failure is a skill worth having. I have learned the ability to get feedback, pivot, and adapt while building a product is worth as much as clean architecture.
I have worked with Daniel on two different projects so far and would gladly seek his support again. Throughout our collaborations, I have always felt confident in his ability to find solutions for the complex demands of my projects and my ever-evolving ideas. Daniel not only understands a client’s vision but also helps to refine it and then offers a variety of smart, practicable ways to bring it to life.
Nora
Project Manager / HR Consultant
Education
- Degree
- MA Entrepreneurship
- University
- Falmouth University
- Degree
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science
- University
- University of Hertfordshire
- Degree
- Bachelor of Information Science
- University
- University of Pretoria
If you've got an idea you're trying to get off the ground — or a product that needs someone who can own the whole thing — I'd love to hear about it.
Discovery
I start by understanding your goals, challenges, and audience, so what gets built actually matches where you're trying to go.
Solution Proposal
I write up a proposal and project plan for solving the problem.
Design
I craft user-centric designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally effective.
Development
Agile-driven development with frequent iterations keeps the project on track, tested, and maintainable.
Deployment
I handle the deployment process, so the solution ships on time and within budget.
Support
After launch I stick around for support and maintenance, so it keeps performing.