About Daniel P Madden

Daniel P. Madden is an independent AI researcher and IT operations specialist with expertise spanning cloud infrastructure, data governance, and human-centered system design. His work examines how emerging technologies can be made more trustworthy, adaptable, and accountable, with a focus on aligning innovation with long-term societal impact.

Daniel earned his A.A. from Crafton Hills College (2013) and his B.A. in Art with Departmental Honors from California State University, San Bernardino (2016), where he received multiple awards for excellence. He is currently completing a B.S. in Cloud and Network Engineering at Western Governors University and holds professional certifications including CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, ITIL v4 Foundation, and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.

Professionally, Daniel has delivered enterprise-scale IT infrastructure and support across multiple environments. He worked in IT operations for two California K–12 school districts, supporting systems used daily by thousands of students and staff, and volunteered as a technician in the art computer lab at California State University, San Bernardino, bridging technical expertise with creative education. His IT career includes specialization in cloud systems, infrastructure, security, and resilient operations.

In addition to his technical and research background, Daniel is an award-winning photographer with published work in several outlets. His career has included both small and high-profile clients in the United States and Australia, including Berkshire Hathaway, as well as an internship with Magnum Photos, one of the world’s most respected photography agencies. This creative foundation continues to inform his approach to technology, emphasizing both precision and human impact.

Guided by the values of intellectual honesty, ethical responsibility, practical innovation, inclusivity, and critical inquiry, Daniel brings an interdisciplinary perspective to AI and governance. His career reflects a commitment to bridging technical expertise with ethical insight, advancing systems designed to serve people with integrity, resilience, and trust.