About
Daniel Andrews
Director of Engineering at Revelry with 13+ years of experience delivering custom software across logistics, healthcare, automotive, and real estate. From startups to large enterprises.
Engineering
Started programming while studying Cello Performance and Music Business at Loyola University New Orleans, making the full transition to software engineering around 2012.
- Early adopter of React (2013) and Elixir (2018)
- Engineering Manager since 2019
- Managed Revelry’s Apprentice Program (2021)
- Promoted to Director of Engineering (2022)
- Tech lead on Revelry AI since inception
- Creator of Chop Poker
Core stack: Elixir/Phoenix, React, GraphQL, PostgreSQL. Currently deep into generative AI, MCP (Model Context Protocol), and building AI agent platforms.
Music
New Orleans cellist, guitarist, and songwriter performing under the name Dacello.
Studied Cello Performance and Music Business at Loyola University New Orleans. Principal cellist in both the Loyola Chamber Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra. Participated in a masterclass with Yo-Yo Ma in 2012.
- 10 years with the New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra — legendary 18+ piece revival orchestra (ragtime, early jazz, Tin Pan Alley)
- 500+ weddings, corporate events, and cocktail hours (2012–2025) with Harry Hardin’s New Orleans Classical & Jazz
- Sub cellist with the Electric Yat Quartet
- Formerly of Donacello (funk/rock/soul with cello) and Something Burning (eclectic rock)
Masterclass with Yo-Yo Ma
On October 27, 2012, I performed on stage with Yo-Yo Ma during his masterclass at Loyola University’s Roussel Hall. As one of two student cellists selected to join the 15-time Grammy winner on stage, I played for a sold-out crowd the day after Ma’s performance with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. The event was covered by The Times-Picayune / NOLA.com.
Fun fact: I have an identical twin brother who plays jazz violin on Frenchman Street.
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