Daniel was born in Santa Ana, CA and has lived in Tustin, California for his entire life. Daniel and his parents started going to Compass Bible Church Aliso Viejo in 2013. He served on the tech team in main service for two years and in the True North high school ministry for four years. After graduating high school in 2018, he was hired as a tech intern. In 2021, Daniel graduated from Golden West College wth an AA degree in Digital Media, and in 2023 from Irvine Valley College with an AS degree in Electronic Technologies. He is currently pursuing a BFA in Film and TV Production – Sound Design Emphasis at Chapman University and will complete the degree in 2026.