Dann Stayskal
pronunciation: dɛn 'steɪ.skəl
http://dann.stayskal.com/dann@stayskal.com
PGP: 0x93F904B0
@danndalf
Profile
Dann is a digital craftsman. His background is in software development, web application engineering, artificial intelligence, internationalization and localization, systems and network architecture, natural language processing, software testing and documentation, mathematical modeling, and security analysis.
Education
1998–2008
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
in Computational Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence
Completed summa cum laude
in Computational Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence
Completed summa cum laude
Skills
| Front-end Development |
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HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX |
| Back-end Development |
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Ruby, Rails, Perl, Erlang, Python, XML |
| Data Modeling |
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MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, CouchDB |
| Test Automation |
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Rspec, Rcov, Cucumber |
| Deployment Automation |
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Capistrano, Chef, Puppet, Nagios |
| Penetration Testing |
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NMap, Nessus, Shell Scripting |
| iPhone development |
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Xcode |
| Android development |
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Eclipse, Java |
Areas of Focus
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Natural Language Processing |
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Internationalization (i18n) and Localization (l10n) |
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Fault Tolerance, Capacity Modeling, Disaster Planning and Recovery |
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Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence |
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Cryptography, and Crypto Infrastructure Design |
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User Experience and Interface Design |
Spoken Languages
- English (natively)
- Russian (good in translation, basic conversation)
- German (fair in translation, basic conversation)
Work Experience
2010–present
Copious
Engineering Director
Architecture, development, deployment, and maintenance of fault-tolerant rails applications. Securing and stabilizing servers and application clusters. Building a company reputation of on time, on spec, on budget deliveries through agile planning, comprehensive testing and documentation, and daily team communication.
Ruby, Rails, MongoDB, Linux, MySQL, Capistrano, Chef
2009–2010
eCarList
Senior Systems and Software Engineer
Designed, developed, documented, and managed an award-winning auto dealership management application. Iplemented scalable capacity modeling and failure control systems, fully automated build, test, and deployment operations, overhauled unit and functional test systems, and optimized databases. Integrated Amazon S3 and SMS messaging support. Maintained internal network and development systems. Developed company coding style and best practice guidelines.
Perl, Apache, MySQL, FreeBSD, Linux, Nagios, JavaScript, Objective-C, Erlang
2009
Company Confidential
Independent Contract
Designed cryptographic infrastructure for rotorcraft real-time embedded data storage and retrieval device.
Linux, AES, MILS, DIACAP
2008–2009
Binary Spring
Senior Software Developer
Coordinated global network of developers and designers to produce full-stack Ruby on Rails applications. Developed user experience and interface models. Automated configuration management and deployment processes.
Ruby, Rails, Linux, Windows Server 2000, Microsoft SQL Server, Capistrano
2005–2008
Elbit Systems of America
Senior Software Engineer, Advanced Systems Division, Research and Development
Note: Due to the sensitive nature of defense work, some information is restricted.
Adapted and maintained web-based, data-driven failure analysis and corrective action system for a local defense electronics company. Performed information assurance and security certification for RF and network systems. Designed and prototyped software, firmware, and hardware for embedded network devices. Wrote and adapted Linux kernel cryptographic modules. Designed user experience (UX) and mathematical models for ground and aircraft navigation systems. Led international engineering effort to design, develop, and deploy a nation's grid network testing infrastructure. Trained software interns in agile methodologies and secure development practices. Performed statistical analysis and mathematical airflow modeling for rotorcraft systems/ Debugged network protocol stack implementations. Authored, designed, reviewed, and edited specifications, manuals, software documentation, and marketing materials.
Linux, GNU Tools, C++, Windows CE, Visual Studio, Maple, Wireshark, Nmap, DITSCAP
2005–2006
Company Confidential
Independent Contract
Designed, developed, and deployed neural network-driven weather, demographics, and airfare tracking, categorization, and prediction model for a local travel agency.
Perl, Linux, MySQL, Windows Server 2000, Visual Studio
2005
KNSR
Senior Systems Engineer, Vice President of Infrastructure Division
Was brought in to serve a small handful of short-term contracts. Designed, deployed, and maintained fault-tolerant DNS, web, authentication, mail, database, and provisioning systems for an internet service provider. Developed and deployed wide area wireless network and support systems. Maintained VOIP infrastructure on Cisco hardware.
FreeBSD, Qmail, Apache, DJBDNS, FreeRADIUS, 802.11, Active Directory, MikroTik
2004
Company Confidential
Independent Contract
Designed and implemented convergent VOIP network for international phone switching company.
Cisco, Linux
2003–2005
Superhero Networks
Senior Software Engineer, Senior Systems Administrator
Designed, developed, deployed, and administered turnkey software and systems for: internet service provisioning, support ticket management, billing automation, and customer relationship management. Maintained fault-tolerant mail, DNS, authentication, directory services, database support, and support ticket systems. Provided third-tier tech support to customers as needed.
Perl, mod_perl, Apache, Linux, DJBDNS, Windows 2000, Qmail, Radiator, Active Directory
2003
Comprehensive Consulting
Senior Software and Systems Engineer, Research and Development
Developed applications to manage human resources and web content management. Configured and maintained Cisco routing equipment. Coordinated with multiple offices to maintain WAN across three states.
Linux, Perl, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Cisco
2001–2002
Company Confidential
Independent Contract
Developed eigenspatial biometric facial recognition access control system for a security company.
Windows 2000, Visual Studio, Visual C++
1999–2003
American Health Underwriters
Software Developer, Network Administrator
Developed telecommunications interface and control systems. Managed medium-scale network platform migration. Designed, deployed and administered email, web, backup, data warehousing, billing, and quality assurance systems. Maintained hybrid TCP/IP and IPX/SPX network.
Novell NetWare, Windows XP, Visual Basic, JavaScript, Linux, Qmail, Cyrus IMAP
1996–1999
Expert Computer Systems
Systems and Network Technician
Diagnosed and repaired desktops, servers, laptops, displays, and printers. Became the youngest on record to earn full certifications in IBM hardware repair. Became certified in Microsoft and Novell operating systems, and Samsung phone system configuration. Built company reputation as regional subject matter expert for Apple hardware and software. Designed and integrated 250 node hybrid TCP/IP and IPX/SPX metropolitan-area network for a local school district.
Novell NetWare, Windows, DOS, Self-built diagnostics tools
1995
[summer]
[summer]
Truswall
Independent Contractor
Entered the technical workforce at age 15. Built three dozen computers from piles of older spare parts for the roofing materials engineering company to sell at discount to its employees. Tuned clients for better network performance.
Novell NetWare, Windows, DOS
Academic Research Labs and Groups
2008–2010
Speech Rhythm and Prosody Lab
University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Linguistics and TESOL
Wrote linguistic analysis system to process lexicon, phonology, and morphophonology of 260 spoken languages. Writing speech recognition routines to syllabify speech stream and extract prosodic suprasegmental features of pitch, duration, and stress. Designed and implementing software to aid in the study of pitch-accent languages through automatic transcription and vowel-duration measurements. Lab directed by Dr. Jerold Edmondson.
CMU Sphinx, Perl, Python, Ruby, Rails
2007–2009
Dispositional Risk Influence Study
University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Psychology
Earned Human Subjects Research Compliance certification, Administered weekly study under IRB guidelines. Lab directed by Dr. Dan Levine.
2005
Rational Decision Making Lab
University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Psychology
Developed card game software to evaluate a subject's performance on the Iowa Gambling Task through weekly iterations. Lab directed by Dr. Timothy Odegard.
Visual Basic, Visual Studio, Windows Server 2000
Volunteer Experience
2005–2008
Everything2
Director of Operations, Site Administrator
Coordinated a volunteer staff to grow one of the largest online writing communities. Developed and maintained site's open source codebase. Served as content editor as needed for articles on computing, networking, and language.
Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl, mod_perl
2003–2005
[seasonal]
[seasonal]
La Casa de la Esperanza
Non-Affiliated Missionary
Collected donations of computer and network hardware for a children's home in Mexico. Designed and integrated donated parts into educational network. Led transportation and deployment effort in main facility in Chihuahua, Mexico. Documented network architecture and provided training to the home's staff.
Linux, OpenOffice, Samba
Interviews
- December 2010 – Interviewed by the Portland Business Journal on my support of the local open source and unconference communities.
- March 2009 – Interviewed by Michigan State University on my experience directing the everything2.com writing community.
- July 2004 – Interviewed by Jessica Freeman with UTA Shorthorn for article on digital culture on university campuses.
Publications
Books
- The Visceral Society: The Decay and Reconstruction of Human Rights in Modernity. Stayskal, Dann. 2008.
- Owning Conversation: The intersections of the language, economics, and politics of property. Stayskal, Dann. 2008.
Professional Affiliations
- Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
- Association for Computational Linguistics
- Association for Computing Machinery
- Linguistic Society of America
Honors and Awards
- Dean's List, College of Urban and Public Affairs, University of Texas at Arlington
- Russian Departmental Honors, University of Texas at Arlington
- Latinam Honoris Societatem (Latin Honors Society)
- National Honor Society