Daniel Anderson

Daniel Anderson is a distinguished Senior Software Developer at Intel Corporation who has made significant contributions to blockchain technology and security. As a key contributor to Hyperledger Sawtooth, he has authored comprehensive technical documentation on blockchain security, particularly focusing on consensus algorithms, node security, and transaction processor security. His expertise spans across blockchain architecture, cryptography, and secure software development, and he has played a crucial role in developing the "Hyperledger Sawtooth for Application Developers" course offered through edX. Before joining Intel, he worked as a Solaris kernel engineer at Sun Microsystems, where he implemented Verified Boot and optimized cryptographic algorithms. His work at Intel focuses on developing enterprise blockchain solutions, with particular emphasis on security mechanisms for distributed ledger platforms. Anderson holds an MS in Computer Science from UC San Diego and currently resides in Oregon, where he relocated from San Diego five years ago to escape the heat, drought, and fire, bringing his extensive experience in software security and cryptography to Intel's blockchain initiatives