Daniel Carral

Nomad Consultant => The Future Of Work. Now.


Blending deep tech expertise with holistic insights from my nomadic & minimalist lifestyle, I partner with individuals, teams, and organizations to mindfully integrate technology, streamline processes, and turn visionary ideas into reality. Let's make the future of work happen today!

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👋 Hello! I'm Dani

From Code to Culture & Essentialism: A Holistic Path

Starting in software engineering and growing into consulting & management roles provided a deep understanding of systems (from multiple angles), technical excellence, customer-centric value delivery and organizational culture.

In 2017, driven by curiosity and a desire for increased freedom and different perspectives, I embraced a nomadic & minimalist lifestyle. Indeed, this hasn't been just travel; it's been immersive learning at its peak!

Fast forward today, I'm bringing everything together as a Nomad Consultant. Combining my technical background with recent AI & automation trends, a people-first philosophy, holistic insights gathered around the globe, creativity at the center of the stage, etc.

My approach is flexible and collaborative – I love to work / co-create with individuals with ideas, teams, community projects, and established organizations. Whether it's hands-on implementation, strategic advising, or facilitating ˝high-impact˝ workshops, the goals stay the same: to foster innovation, deliver value, bring ideas to life, and enable safe environments where everything *flows*.

Dani at SWK Berlin (hosted by SoundCloud) Dani collaborating with a team, photo 2 Dani facilitating a workshop, photo 3

The Framework | The Future Of Work. Now.



My methodology is built around an interconnected framework of concepts. This integrated framework ensures we address challenges holistically, leading to more sustainable and impactful solutions.


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Services & Collaboration Options

Flexible ways to partner and achieve your goals

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Free Discovery Call

Your First Step
A complimentary 30-min chat to understand your needs, vision, or challenges, and explore if we're a good fit for collaboration.

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The AI Kickstart Lab

Demystify AI & Unleash Practical Wins
A 1-day intensive workshop to identify high-impact AI use cases for your team, understand core concepts, and build a roadmap for confident experimentation.

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Notion Power-Up: Chaos to Clarity

Tame Information Overload & Build Your Team's Second Brain
Set-up your team's core knowledge base, establish best practices, and streamline workflows in this engaging hands-on session.

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Idea-to-MVP Launchpad

From Spark of Genius to Tangible Product
A structured program guiding idea validation, MVP definition, rapid prototyping (no/low-code friendly), and initial user feedback.

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Flexible Collaboration

Your Ongoing Partner for Continuous Improvement & Technical Excellence
Remote or on-site sessions for strategic advice, facilitation, implementation support, and team coaching as your needs evolve.

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Modern Hospitality Edge

Delight Guests & Boost Bookings
Blend tech, data, and human touch. Optimize guest journeys, online presence, direct bookings, and operations for boutique / glamping / retreats.

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Bibliography

Key books shaping my thinking and approach

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Human + Machine: Reimagining work in the age of AI
Paul R. Daugherty & H. James Wilson
“The future of work is not man versus machine, but man with machine.”
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21 Lessons for the 21st Century
Yuval Noah Harari
"Confronting AI, truth, and the quest for meaning in a new era. Insights for thriving in an age of disruption."
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Reinventing Organizations
Frederic Laloux
“We build the future of work by nurturing trust, transparency, and shared purpose.”
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Chief Joy Officer
Richard Sheridan
"How great leaders elevate human energy and eliminate fear."
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The Fearless Organization
Amy C. Edmondson
“Fearless organizations make it safe to fail, learn, and try again.”
The Lean Startup Cover
The Lean Startup
Eric Ries
"Use continuous innovation to create radically successful businesses."
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Thinking in Systems
Donella H. Meadows
“Seeing the whole system reveals new possibilities for action.”
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
"Lively conversation about how we think."
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Atomic Habits
James Clear
"Lasting change starts with tiny, intentional steps––future-ready habits for a changing world."
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Drive
Daniel H. Pink
"Create environments where people thrive intrinsically."
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Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking
Richard E. Nisbett
"Scientific and philosophical concepts can help us to think more effectively about our behavior and our world."
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Nonviolent Communication
Marshall B. Rosenberg
"Building bridges of understanding, one conversation at a time."
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Mindset
Carol S. Dweck
"Cultivate the mindset for continuous learning and achievement."
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A Pocket Guide to Effective Workshops
Alison Coward
"Great workshops transform projects."
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Training from the BACK of the Room!
Sharon L. Bowman
"Make learning active, engaging, and unforgettable."
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The Surprising Power of Liberating Structures
Lipmanowicz & McCandless
"Unleashing group potential."
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Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps
Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble and Gene Kim
"Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations."
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eXtreme Programming Explained
Kent Beck
"Embrace change: simple rules for successful software development."
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Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code
Martin Fowler
"Applying a series of small behavior-preserving transformations to improve the design of an existing code base."
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The Pragmatic Programmer
Andrew Hunt & David Thomas
"Crafting adaptable solutions for tomorrow’s challenges, today."
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Mindfulness in Plain English
Bhante Gunaratana
"How to live a more productive and peaceful life."
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Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values
Robert M. Pirsig
"A penetrating examination of how we live and how to live better."

Real Results, Real Voices

Don't Just Take My Word For It...

...an essential asset for us, having left a true impression with his unfaltering attention to detail and pursuit of quality on both the technical and non-technical aspects of product development. I would undoubtedly recommend Daniel...

Diego Guerra
Principal Engineer, Toptal (Former Manager at Sweetspot Intelligence)

To say that I'm impressed is an understatement... Dani has been doing more than expected and literally helped me with my business so much... skills in all different aspects... very quick learner... also a good friend... Truly a wise and kind man.

Jakob
Founder at Wild River Glamping, Norway

He introduced me to Notion as a knowledge management and team communication tool. This turned out to be a fantastic game changer... assisted with booking engine launch... keen eye for detail and accuracy... great sense of humor and his focused, calm approach to teamwork.

Anne-Laure
Founder at Gut Zahren, Germany

Daniel ist ein leidenschaftlichster Softwareentwickler. Seine offene Art und sein Know how machen ihn zu einem sehr angenehmen Gesprächspartner. Als großartiger Teamplayer treibt er das Team ständig voran.

Andreas Behrens
Managing Director (Former Manager, CEO at trendig)

Daniel is a true star... combines a desire to excel (great coding) with extraordinary parallel thinking, business sense and a very good general understanding... Pleasure working by his side.

Sergio Maldonado
Principal @ Rindogatan (Former Manager, CEO at Sweetspot Intelligence)

...one of the most passionate software developers I ever met... deep knowledge... easy going... His curiosity, allied with his ability to communicate and understand the "big picture" allows him to not only deliver code/tasks but to solve problems in the right way. As a great team player, he is always pushing the team forward...

Pedro Vitti
Software Engineer (Former Colleague aat Babbel)

...an 'explosive apprenticeship' due not only to his continuous willing to improve, but also to his ability to transmit knowledge. No matter the weight of the problem, a smart solution was always found... Not just a workmate, he is also a friend...

Manuel Perez Martinez
Cloud Platform Engineer (Former Colleague at CSC Spain)

Daniel was one of my best students. He is always trying to bring the projects to the next level, he is high reliable and available to help others. He gets the best of any opportunity to learn or work.

Oscar Sanjuán Martínez
VP Application Engineering, Lumen (Former Degree Teacher)

Reencontrarme con Daniel... fue algo realmente enriquecedor... Transmite todas las ganas y el entusiasmo... Siempre busca lo mejor, lo óptimo, el "extra"... Una mente curiosa y despierta... capaz de sacar la mejor versión de quienes trabajan con él...

Yaara Nieto
Animal Welfare Specialist (Former Degree Classmate)

Professional Background

Highlights from a journey blending technology & innovation

Nomad Consultant & Hands-on Collaborator

Various Projects (Hospitality, Community) 2021 - Present Europe & Beyond
  • Provided independent consulting and hands-on support for various small businesses and projects (mainly in the hospitality sector).
  • Managed guest experience & online presence, drove initial AI adoption, defined key metrics and introduced knowledge management at Wild River Glamping (Norway).
  • Contributed to tech (releasing booking system) & knowledge management (introducing Notion as knowledge base) at Gut Zahren – Offsite & Retreat Space for Start-Ups (Germany).

Software Engineering Manager

PrivacyCloud 2019 - 2020 Gijón, Spain / Remote
  • Managed a team of 5 software engineers.
  • Lead transition from remote-friendly to remote-first (tools, processes…)
  • Designed hiring / recruitment pipelines; conducted technical interviews & pair-programming sessions with candidates.
  • Facilitated cross-functional workshops (e.g. breaking silos).

Lead Software & Innovation Consultant

trendig technology services GmbH Mar 2018 - Sep 2018 Berlin / Remote
  • Co-developed the engineering department, focusing on culture (psychological safety, continuous learning & improvement, growth mindset) and knowledge sharing.
  • Designed hiring / recruitment pipelines; conducted technical interviews & pair-programming sessions.
  • Provided remote software consulting (Test-Driven Development, Refactoring, Pair Programming, Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery, Agile methodologies)
  • Mentored in-house software developers.
  • Facilitated several workshops for teams and departments.

Software on the Road: The Journey

Independent Project 2017 - 2018 Europe (13 Countries)
  • Backpacking journey facilitating workshops ("What is good code? Evaluating code quality") and delivering talks ("What is (not) software crafting?") in 10+ software communities across Europe.
  • Invited as speaker at MixIt 2018 @ Lyon, France to explain this journey (talk: "Software On The Road: The Journey")

Senior Software Engineer (Payments & Skill-Adaptive Learning)

Babbel 2016 - 2017 Berlin
  • Full-stack development (Ruby, JavaScript/React) at Payments team.
  • Continuously refactored and migrated payment system to a new architecture.
  • Refined team workflows and conducted technical interviews with candidates.
  • Joined the brand-new cross-functional Skill-Adaptive Learning Team as backend engineer.
  • Created an internal study group on XP (eXtreme Programming) practices such as Test-Driven Development, Refactoring and Pair Programming.
  • Attended numerous software development and technology events across Europe.

Software Engineer

Sweetspot Intelligence 2013 - 2015 Gijón, Spain
  • Full-stack development (Ruby on Rails, JavaScript/Backbone) as part of an agile team working on a performance dashboard SaaS.
  • Helped improve cross-departmental processes;
  • Represented the company as speaker in Berlin & Barcelona; delivered on-site technical training in London.

Software Engineer

CSC Spain 2012 - 2013 Avilés, Spain
  • Delivered internal .NET applications.
  • Joined a greenfield project (financial services sector) where I worked on software architecture, design and implementation as well as requirements engineering with our client.

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Whether you have a specific project in mind, a promising idea, or just want to explore possibilities, I'd love to hear from you.

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