Daniel Sanchez

CTO

Daniel Sanchez is the Chief Technical Officer at The Forge, where he leads the architecture and execution of the infrastructure powering modern outbound at scale. With a background spanning distributed systems, large-scale automation, and production-grade SaaS platforms, Daniel is the engineer behind the systems that make The Forge reliable under pressure - not just impressive on paper.

Over his career, Daniel has built and scaled complex technical ecosystems designed to handle high-volume workloads, sensitive data, and zero-tolerance reliability requirements. At The Forge, he applies that discipline to one core problem: how to make outbound infrastructure resilient, controllable, and predictable - even as volume, customers, and use cases explode.

Daniel is deeply involved in the technical foundations of the The Forge ecosystem, from sending infrastructure and mailbox orchestration to AI-driven workflows and security-first system design. He’s known internally for designing systems that don’t rely on heroics - systems that work because they’re engineered correctly from day one.

His philosophy is simple: scalability isn’t about reacting faster when things break - it’s about building architectures that don’t break in the first place. That mindset is baked into every layer of The Forge’s platform.

Outside of product builds and architecture reviews, Daniel is a relentless problem-solver with a bias toward clarity, performance, and long-term maintainability. He doesn’t chase trends - he builds foundations that last.

Blog Posts by Daniel Sanchez

Tutorials & Guides

Real Estate Bulk Email Tools: Deliverability Tips

Improve real estate bulk email deliverability with SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup, domain warming, content personalization, and tools to boost inbox placement.
Cold Email

How AI Improves Cold Email Automation

AI automates lead research, personalized templates, sequencing, and deliverability monitoring so teams can scale cold outreach while protecting sender reputation.
Reviews

Gmail vs Outlook — Which Is Better for Cold Email in 2025?

Comparing Gmail and Outlook for cold email? See which performs better for sending limits, inbox placement, and deliverability, and how Mailforge helps both reach more inboxes consistently.
Email Infrastructure

Scaling Domains and Mailboxes: Best Practices

How to scale cold email safely: use multiple domains and mailboxes, warm up accounts, automate SPF/DKIM/DMARC, monitor reputation, and rotate domains.
DNS Setup

Fixing DKIM Key Alignment: Step-by-Step Guide

DKIM misalignment causes DMARC failures and spam — align the d= domain with From, fix DNS selectors, update third-party signers, and test to restore deliverability.
Email Infrastructure

Custom Email Domains: Benefits for Cold Outreach

Protect your primary domain and improve inbox placement: use custom outreach domains with SPF/DKIM/DMARC to scale cold email campaigns safely.
Privacy & Security

GDPR vs. CAN-SPAM: Email Compliance Compared

Compare GDPR's opt-in consent vs CAN-SPAM's opt-out rules, fines, scope, and practical steps to comply and protect email deliverability.
Tools

3 Best Mailreef Alternatives for Better Deliverability & Infrastructure

Looking for the best Mailreef alternatives to boost cold email deliverability and infrastructure? Explore the top 3 tools that offer stable servers, dedicated IPs, and higher inbox rates in 2025.
Email Infrastructure

Deliverability at Scale: How Mailforge Keeps AI SDRs Out of Spam

Learn how to ensure your AI SDR emails land in inboxes, not spam, with automated deliverability solutions and best practices.
Privacy & Security

Checklist for Email Privacy Compliance 2025

In 2025, email privacy compliance is crucial for businesses to avoid hefty fines and maintain consumer trust, emphasizing consent and data protection.
Email Infrastructure

How to Future-Proof Domains for Cold Email

Learn how to optimize your domains for cold email success, improving deliverability and protecting your reputation with effective strategies.
Privacy & Security

Email Footer Rules for CAN-SPAM Compliance

Learn the essential rules for creating CAN-SPAM compliant email footers and discover best practices that enhance trust and deliverability.
Cold Email

Personalization vs. Generic Emails: Deliverability Impact

Explore how personalized emails outperform generic ones in deliverability and engagement, enhancing sender reputation and compliance.
Cold Email

HTML vs. Plain Text: Best Format for Deliverability

Explore the differences between HTML and plain text emails to maximize deliverability and engagement in your email campaigns.
DNS Setup

SPF, DKIM, DMARC: Email Authentication Basics

Learn how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protect your emails from spoofing and improve deliverability, ensuring secure communication for your domain.
Email Deliverability

Domain Warming Best Practices for 2025

Master domain warming in 2025 to ensure your emails reach inboxes, not spam folders, with effective strategies for authentication and engagement.
Email Infrastructure

Custom Tracking Domain: What It Is & How Does It Work?

Learn how custom tracking domains enhance email deliverability, build trust, and improve analytics for your marketing campaigns.
Tutorials & Guides

How to Monitor IP Reputation with Google Postmaster Tools

Learn how to effectively monitor your IP reputation using Google Postmaster Tools to enhance email deliverability and avoid spam filters.
Reviews

Ultimate Hypertide Review: Is It Worth It in 2025?

Wondering if Hypertide is worth it in 2025 or just another cold email hype tool? This no-fluff review breaks down real user feedback, tested pros and cons, hidden pricing, and whether it's the right fit for your cold outreach stack—or if a better alternative like Mailforge makes more sense for scale and deliverability.
Email Infrastructure

Secondary Domains vs. Primary Domains for Scaling

Using secondary domains for cold email outreach protects your primary domain from blacklisting risks, ensuring brand integrity and scalability.
Email Infrastructure

Preparing Mailboxes for High-Volume Outreach

Learn how to prepare your email setup for high-volume outreach to improve deliverability and avoid spam filters.
DNS Setup

SPF, DKIM, DMARC: TXT Records Explained

Understand how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC work together to enhance email security and ensure reliable delivery while protecting your domain from fraud.
Email Deliverability

How Attachments Impact Email Deliverability

Learn how email attachments can hurt deliverability and explore better alternatives to enhance trust and compliance in cold outreach.
DNS Setup

Top 10 SPF Record Errors and Fixes

Learn about common SPF record errors and their fixes to enhance email deliverability and security for your domain.
Tutorials & Guides

How to Validate SSL for Cold Email Domains

Secure your cold email campaigns with SSL validation to enhance deliverability and protect your domain's reputation.
Email Infrastructure

Why Domain Masking Matters for Cold Email

Learn why domain masking is essential for cold email campaigns to protect your brand's reputation and improve deliverability.
Reviews

Is Hubspot Email Deliverability Good? Our 90-Day Usage Review

Honest 90-day review of HubSpot email deliverability reveals low open rates, spam issues, and why switching to Mailforge improved cold outreach.
Email Infrastructure

Email Infrastructure: What It Is and How to Set Up?

Having deliverability issues? Learn to build email infrastructure—SPF, DKIM, DNS, tracking, and best practices—to ensure your emails hit the inbox in 2025.
Tutorials & Guides

How to Send Bulk Email from Outlook + Alternative Solution

Learn how to effectively send bulk emails using Outlook and discover alternatives like Mailforge for larger campaigns.
DNS Setup

How to Set Up DKIM for Cold Emails

Learn how to set up DKIM for your cold email campaigns to improve deliverability, ensure security, and build trust with recipients.
Privacy & Security

SSL & Domain Masking: Essential Email Security Guide

Learn how SSL certificates and domain masking enhance email security, protect your brand, and improve deliverability in cold email campaigns.
Tutorials & Guides

We Tested 5 GMass Alternatives and Competitors For Sales Outreach

Tried GMass but hit Gmail limits? I tested 5 better cold email tools—real campaigns, real data. See what worked best and why Mailforge topped the list.