Alumni Speaker Series

Daniel Gray (BS '16; MS '17)

Musician & Music Educator

April 10, 2025
6 - 7:30 p.m.

Daniel Gray holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and a Master’s in Computer Science. During graduate school, Daniel excelled academically, earning a student assistantship that waived tuition and provided a stipend while enabling research under esteemed professors Martine De Cock and Anderson Nascimento. This research, conducted in partnership with Infoblox and the University of Washington Tacoma, led to a published paper at IEEE and a full-time software engineering position at Infoblox, where Daniel spent four years honing skills in efficiency, leadership, and autonomy.

After the COVID-19 pandemic, Daniel shifted focus to personal well-being and creative pursuits. Immersing in martial arts and music, Daniel became a sought-after guitar instructor, teaching at multiple music stores and currently at Ted Brown Music. Balancing physical training in jiu-jitsu with regular musical performances, including leading innovative projects like the lo-fi duo "Fun Vegetables to Cook With," Daniel has embraced a life of diverse passions. The duo is preparing to tour internationally and pursue opportunities like NPR's Tiny Desk Concert.

Through these transitions, Daniel has learned valuable lessons about adaptability, pursuing the intersection of outcomes and fulfilling processes, and the importance of diverse experiences and meaningful relationships.