Dan Hartig serves as the Vice President of Engineering and Digital Products at O2X Human Performance, where he leads the development and execution of the organization’s digital strategy and technology platforms. In his role, Dan oversees engineering, software architecture, and product development efforts that support O2X’s digital ecosystem, including tools and platforms designed to enhance performance, readiness, and long-term health for tactical athletes, first responders, and frontline professionals. Bringing a background in engineering, architecture, and technical leadership, Dan focuses on building scalable, secure, and innovative software solutions that align with the evolving needs of O2X clients and internal teams. His experience leading multidisciplinary teams and refining software development lifecycles has helped strengthen O2X’s ability to deliver high-quality digital products that support operational excellence and user engagement.

Dan’s professional background spans both military service and the private technology sector. He initially enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2002 following the events of 9/11 before being selected for an officer candidate program in 2004. Dan later graduated from the United States Naval Academy as a Trident Scholar with a degree in Computer Science in 2008 and went on to serve as a Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer aboard USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG-49) and USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77). Following his military service, Dan transitioned into software engineering and technology leadership roles, beginning with work supporting the intelligence community at Zeta Technologies. He later held engineering and leadership positions with organizations including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sezzle, and Best Buy, where he gained extensive experience implementing large-scale technology solutions across startup, enterprise, and national retail environments. His diverse technical and operational background continues to shape his leadership approach and vision for digital innovation at O2X.

Dan resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his wife, Darray, and their five children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, serving his community, and pursuing his passion for cooking and barbecue. Known for smoking meats for large gatherings, holiday parties, and church events, Dan jokingly considers award-winning pit master to be his future retirement career. His enthusiasm for bringing people together through food reflects the same leadership, creativity, and team-oriented mindset that he brings to his work at O2X.

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