Daniel Zana

Daniel Zana has a diverse work experience in video editing and production. Daniel currently works at Microsoft as a Video Editor/Producer, where they are responsible for recording and editing video tutorials, case studies, and how-to videos for the Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Community team. Daniel also produces and edits "Power Platform Connections," a weekly talk show, and manages the Microsoft Power Platform YouTube channel.

Prior to Microsoft, Daniel worked at Straylight Collective as a Director/Editor, where they created content such as short documentaries, music videos, commercials, and short films. Daniel also freelanced as a video editor for clients like The Skills, Glowforge, and Johns Hopkins University's ISET Program. Additionally, they directed, edited, and produced "The Vinyl Frontier," a documentary feature film about designer vinyl toys.

In their freelance work, Daniel served as a Video Editor for Glowforge and The Skills. At Glowforge, they edited videos on a freelance basis from October 2020 to June 2021. At The Skills, they worked as a freelance Video Editor from November 2020 to January 2021.

Daniel also gained valuable experience at The Muse, where they held the role of Senior Video Editor from September 2016 to April 2020. Daniel'sresponsibilities included editing employer branding and recruiting videos for various clients, creating style guides and design templates, and implementing workflow improvements and tool integrations.

Prior to that, Daniel worked at Private Prep, Inc. as a Creative Producer from March 2015 to September 2015. Daniel also had various roles at True Entertainment, including Editor, Assistant Editor, Online Assistant Editor, and Assistant Editor/Web Editor, between 2013 and 2015. Daniel briefly worked as a Development Editor at Paperny Entertainment Inc. from October 2014 to December 2014. Additionally, they gained experience as an Assistant Editor at Discovery Communications from October 2012 to March 2013.

Daniel Zana earned a Bachelor's Degree in Cinema Television Arts Editing Emphasis from California State University, Northridge, which they attended from 2001 to 2005. In 2019, they also completed a User Experience Design program at General Assembly Seattle. Additionally, in 2003, they briefly attended Hunter College but did not earn a degree or specify a field of study.