Daniel Kocot

About Me

Building bridges between technology and business through thoughtful API architecture

Hello, I'm Daniel

I'm a Principal Integration Architect at adorsys GmbH + Co. KG, where I help organizations design and implement scalable, developer-friendly API architectures that power modern digital experiences.

With years of experience in software engineering and API design, I've developed a passion for creating systems that are not only technically robust but also delightful for developers to use. I believe that great APIs are the foundation of successful digital products and seamless integrations.

What I Focus On

My work centers around helping teams navigate the complex landscape of API architecture, event-driven systems, and modern software engineering practices. I specialize in:

  • API Strategy & Design – Creating coherent API ecosystems that scale with business needs
  • Event-Driven Architectures – Building resilient, loosely-coupled systems
  • Standards & Best Practices – Implementing proven patterns like OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, and REST
  • Developer Experience – Ensuring APIs are intuitive, well-documented, and easy to integrate

Writing & Knowledge Sharing

I'm the author of Architectural Bytes, a publication on Substack where I explore software architecture, API design patterns, industry standards, and the organizational challenges of building complex systems. My writing aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering actionable insights for technical leaders and engineers.

Speaking & Community

I regularly speak at conferences, meetups, and corporate events about API architecture, event-driven systems, and software engineering best practices. I believe in the power of community knowledge-sharing and enjoy connecting with fellow practitioners to exchange ideas and experiences.

Interested in having me speak at your event? Let's talk!

Technologies & Expertise

API Design & Standards

REST GraphQL OpenAPI AsyncAPI gRPC WebSockets

Event-Driven Systems

Apache Kafka RabbitMQ Event Sourcing CQRS Message Patterns

Architecture Patterns

Microservices Domain-Driven Design Clean Architecture API Gateway Service Mesh

Tools & Platforms

Kubernetes Docker CI/CD API Management Cloud Platforms

Let's Work Together

Whether you need consulting on API architecture, a speaker for your event, or just want to discuss the latest in software engineering – I'm here to help.