Resume
Daniel Palazzolo
Melbourne, VIC
danielpalazzolo4@gmail.com
0435 401 240
github.com/sub0xdai
linkedin.com/in/dpalazzolo
Summary
Tech enthusiast and former sales operator with a Bachelor of Cybersecurity (Nov 2026). 10+ years across high-ticket financial sales, trading, and backend infrastructure. I enjoy build and securing systems. Currently focused on security, system administration, and trading infrastructure.
Technical skills
| Category | Stack |
|---|---|
| Languages | Rust, Go, TypeScript, Python, Bash, Zig, SQL |
| Backend | Postgres, REST, WebSocket, gRPC |
| Infrastructure | Linux (Arch, Ubuntu), Podman, Ansible, Nix, Tailscale |
| Frontend | SvelteKit, Tailwind CSS, Chrome Extensions (TradingView DOM) |
| Financial | Forex, crypto, commodities, equities, derivatives (RG146) |
Dev projects
| Project | Stack | What |
|---|---|---|
| Testudo | Rust, Postgres | Multi-exchange trading engine with automated position sizing |
| n0x-content | Python, FFmpeg | Headless video compositing pipeline |
| pg-queue | SQL, PL/pgSQL | Postgres-native job queue (replaces Redis) |
| love-by-cartiana | SvelteKit, Stripe | E-commerce drop store with 3D fluid UX |
IT & Security projects
| Project | Stack | What |
|---|---|---|
| CyberSentinel | TBD | Security monitoring and threat detection |
| Homelab | Linux, Ansible, Podman | Self-hosted infrastructure, validator nodes, network security |
Employment
Tech Development Analyst — Accenture (May 2023 – Feb 2024)
Customer operations lead for a major energy retailer. Managed the support bridge between users, platform, and business. Integrated Workday ERP (HCM and financial management) across multiple clients. Consistently exceeded benchmarks for team performance and client delivery.
Independent Trader — Forex and Crypto (May 2017 – Present)
Full-time trading stint funded by accumulated sales earnings. Found an edge combining technical analysis, fundamental macro reads, and systematic position sizing. Trades my own capital.
Prop Trader (2019 – 2020)
Traded forex, equities, and commodities with a proprietary firm.
Product Specialist / Account Manager — Australian Stock Report (Sep 2017 – Jun 2019)
Client onboarding and training on stock research platforms. Built and maintained HNW client relationships. Revenue growth through retention and upsell.
Senior Account Manager — Forex CT (Jan 2017 – Sep 2017)
Managed HNW clients. Trained traders on methodology and position management across currencies, stocks, and commodities.
Wealth Manager — Globaleye, Ho Chi Minh City (Jan 2016 – Jan 2017)
International financial planning for expat and local HNW clients. Cross-border insurance wrappers, investment vehicles, estate planning.
Advisor — Choose-well Insurance Broker (Dec 2014 – Jan 2016)
Health insurance sales in a boutique brokerage. Consistently exceeded targets.
Retention Sales Consultant / Team Leader — Energy Australia (Nov 2013 – Dec 2014)
Top performer on the retention desk. Led team culture in a price-sensitive commodity market.
Membership Consultant / Sales Manager — Fitness First (Feb 2011 – Oct 2013)
Sold gym memberships, managed a sales team, trained clients one-on-one. QV Platinum and Essendon locations.
Sales Manager — Taipan Marketing Solutions (Jan 2009 – Jan 2011)
Managed up to 15 door-to-door sales reps. Pure commission. No base, no safety net.
Education
| Qualification | Institution | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Cybersecurity | Victoria University | 2025 – 2026 (Nov) |
| Diploma of Advanced Programming | Holmesglen Tafe | 2024 |
| Web Developer Bootcamp | Generation Australia | 2022 |
| GradCert Commerce | RMIT | 2020 – 2021 |
| RG146 Forex/Derivatives | Mentor Education | 2018 |
Languages
English (native), Italian (conversational, learning).
References available on request.
