Daniel Kent-O'Donnell

OPERATIONS • SCIENCE • CREATIVE SYSTEMS THINKING

Airdrie, Alberta

About me

Technically grounded and creatively inclined problem-solver, building reproducible solutions across teams and disciplines. Thrives in complexity but communicates in plain terms. Happiest when optimizing business operations, debugging code, or navigating high-stakes negotiation.

Work

Sampo Works

Founder & CEO

2019 - Present

Founded a multimedia production company specializing in wedding videography and live event broadcasting. Manage all aspects of business operations, client relations, marketing, and service delivery.
Omega 2000

Concrete Foundations Cribber

2025 - Present

Installed concrete forms and rebar for residential and commercial foundations, ensuring structural integrity and adherence to building codes.
Best Western Port O'Call Hotel

Purchasing Manager

2018 - 2025

Oversaw procurement and cost control for a multi-department hospitality operation. Served as a trusted control-point within the organization amidst the COVID-19 crisis and post-pandemic volatility.
Deco Windshield Repair

Assistant Manager

2017 - 2018

Provided company-wide technical support while achieving high sales on-site. Co-managed the Calgary North operators. Pioneered the city’s first on-demand “service while you shop” autoglass replacement.
University of Calgary - Faculty of Science

Research Assistant

2016 - 2016

Developed a Python module to simulate subsurface electrical properties and forward-model ERT surveys. Work supported curriculum development and open-source scientific computing.

Education

University of Calgary

2013 - 2018

Bachelor of Science, Geophysics

Projects

SimPEG •

Simulation and Parameter Estimation in Geophysics

Open sourceForward simulationsInverse problemsGeoscience
Astrolio •

A minimal and modular Astro portfolio template using JSON Resume.

Responsive design using Astro and TypescriptIntegrated with GitHub API to display projectsEmployed using the JSON Resume standard for modularity for easy updates

Volunteer

Experience Church

Videographer

2020 - Present

Direct and produce multicam live broadcasts for live services, and video capture for events.
Vice President of Events

2016 - 2017

Organized technical talks, industry networking events, and student mixers; liaised with APEGA and CSEG to strengthen student-industry engagement.

Skills

MATLAB Proficient
Python Advanced
Julia Proficient
Jupyter Proficient
Git Advanced
GitHub Advanced
TypeScript Advanced
Node Proficient
JavaScript Proficient
HTML Proficient
CSS Proficient
Tailwind Advanced
React Proficient
Astro Proficient
Videography Expert