About Dan Wise

Who I Am

A brief introduction

I'm Dan Wise, a Senior Solutions Architect and Engineering Manager based in Portland, Oregon. With a rich background in the hospitality and information technology sectors, I specialize in developing scalable, user-centric software solutions and leading diverse teams to success. My expertise spans product management, strategic planning, and full-stack development, with a particular focus on AWS technologies and serverless architectures.

Professional Journey

Key roles and achievements

  • Currently serving as Senior Engineering Manager at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, leading critical technology initiatives and driving significant cost savings.
  • Founded and led Wise Revenue Management, delivering best-in-class solutions for the hospitality industry.
  • Co-founded Revcaster, a successful B2B SaaS venture that became a market leader in hotel rate shopping tools.
  • Achieved recognition as one of the "Top 25: Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization".

Technical Expertise

Skills and technologies

AWS
Serverless Architecture
GraphQL
React
Ruby on Rails
PostgreSQL
JavaScript
API Development
UI/UX Design

My technical skills are complemented by strong leadership abilities, allowing me to effectively manage teams and drive innovation in complex technical environments.

Dan Wise

Senior Solutions Architect & Engineering Manager

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Based in Portland, Oregon

Driving innovation in hospitality tech

AWS Certified
MBA
B.S. in Business Management

Education

  • MBA, University of Oregon - Charles H. Lundquist College of Business (2009 - 2011)
  • B.S. in Business Management, Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business (2001 - 2004)