dan@clients — recommendations

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18 recommendations · 14+ years · verify on LinkedIn →

What clients & colleagues say

$ recommend --from "Tracie Leafty" --year 2026
I had the pleasure of working with Dan while building a proprietary software system from the ground up at Eborn Industries. He was instrumental in shaping the architecture, refining the details, and creating clear, intuitive dashboards that gave our teams real visibility into the business. Dan consistently offered thoughtful improvements, explained complex technical concepts with patience, and helped unify all of our data into a single source of truth for forecasting and decision-making. His collaboration, expertise, and steady partnership made a massive impact on the success of the project.
Tracie Leafty Operations & Continuous Improvement Executive # Client at Eborn Industries · March 3, 2026
$ recommend --from "Chris Lake" --year 2021
I have had the opportunity to work with Dan for over 7 years in multiple capacities. He is the consummate professional and a fantastic technologist. His skills are the perfect blend of both the technical know-how and the soft-skills required to get solutions implemented. That is a rare mix that you rarely see come together like they do for Dan.
Chris Lake Business Development Manager, Software Technology Group # Managed Dan directly · March 3, 2021
$ recommend --from "Chris Helmantoler" --year 2016
Dan has exceeded our expectations as a Dev Lead. He puts his agenda aside and takes time to understand the bigger picture of the projects he is working on. When we found our project at risk, Dan put in long hours, removed some very difficult roadblocks, and improved the overall quality and user experience of our solution. He is committed to delivering as much value as possible, as quickly and affordably as possible. I would strongly recommend Dan to other teams — but you'll be hard pressed to pull him off my team first.
Chris Helmantoler Strategic Leader | AI & Digital Transformation | Best-selling Author # Managed Dan directly · April 13, 2016
$ recommend --from "Christina Larsen" --year 2021
I had the opportunity to work with Dan for 6 years. Dan is passionate about technology and absolutely loves programming. He is a workhorse, acts with integrity, and everyone loves working with him. He is incredibly smart with a very broad skillset, and he goes out of his way to help other developers learn and progress. He's been a great mentor to many.
Christina Larsen Sr. Technical Recruiter # Worked with Dan at Software Technology Group · March 7, 2021
$ recommend --from "Darrin Freeman" --year 2019
Dan and I have worked closely on several projects. We usually get the tough stuff and Dan is always willing to jump in with a smile, even if it's something unfamiliar or less than glamorous. He is a trusted advisor and a technical expert who works well with every level of the organization. Dan is especially good at data, analysis, troubleshooting, and making quick solutions to mission-critical problems while keeping a calm demeanor. I highly recommend Dan for any project.
Darrin Freeman Software Lead / Cloud Architect / MBA # Worked with Dan on the same team · February 8, 2019
$ recommend --from "David Rosskopf" --year 2018
Dan took the lead on database design, structure, and C# Code First practices with EF Core. For performance-heavy issues he split logic into smaller, self-defined functions for readability and ease of troubleshooting. When the BI team failed to deliver, Dan saved us — building 7 key, complex SSRS reports under a big risk and very long weeks. His influence wasn't limited to the database; he was instrumental in the .NET Core API design and the Angular front end. I give the utmost recommendation for anyone who looks to hire him.
David Rosskopf Senior Software Engineer # Worked with Dan on the same team · June 28, 2018
$ recommend --from "Kiran Kumar Yarlagadda" --year 2020
Dan is a very knowledgeable techno-domain professional who is passionate about the job he is doing. He is always thinking about the best interests of the clients he is developing for, constantly striving to have the most up-to-date information about system issues and actively resolving them. Dan is an expert in his area — and an excellent teacher.
Kiran Kumar Yarlagadda Senior Manager, Site Reliability Engineering at Cricut # Worked with Dan on the same team · February 29, 2020
$ recommend --from "Gregg B. Jensen" --year 2018
Dan is dedicated to solid project delivery. He has a strong knowledge of full-stack development and is great at coming up with architectural solutions that save time and are easy to maintain. Dan is invested in helping his team succeed, and works hard to mentor and collaborate with them.
Gregg B. Jensen Engineering Manager | Cloud-Native Platforms, Kubernetes, CI/CD # Senior to Dan · July 2, 2018
$ recommend --from "Matt Huntsman" --year 2017
Dan is an all-star developer with both technical and soft skills. He has a great work ethic and delivers consistently. It would be wonderful to work with him again.
Matt Huntsman AVP Data Analytic Solutions (Data Engineering / BI) # Worked with Dan on the same team · August 4, 2017
$ recommend --from "David White" --year 2017
It has been a pleasure to work with Dan. He is a very talented software engineer who quickly learns and understands business requirements. He is committed to his assignments, good at helping junior engineers improve, and able to see the big picture and shape software to accomplish it. I strongly recommend Dan to any project or team.
David White Business Owner # Client · August 3, 2017
$ recommend --from "Kiran (Kyle) Stucki" --year 2013
I have worked quite a lot with Dan over the years. I have always appreciated his professionalism and his excellent skills as a developer. Dan would always be able to solve any problem given to him. He is a fast worker that thinks outside the box and gets the job done right on the first try — then does a little extra to make it better than you imagined.
Kiran (Kyle) Stucki Senior Software Engineer at Naval Nuclear Laboratory # Managed Dan directly · January 28, 2013
$ recommend --from "JP Teerlink" --year 2015
Dan has a tremendous ability to handle stressful situations with optimism. He has a unique combination of excellent interpersonal and technical skills, and the ability to understand complex technical scenarios and patiently articulate them in layman's terms. He is a leader because people trust and follow him.
JP Teerlink Product Leader · Innovator # Worked with Dan on the same team · July 1, 2015
$ recommend --from "Tim Eversole" --year 2013
Dan is very competent and technically able to learn what he does not know, quickly. I would trust him to lead any team. He will tackle any job, small or large, no matter the complexity and see it to completion. He is fearless, and his positive attitude is contagious. He has excellent communication skills to calm tensions and solve high-stakes issues. Any team that gets Dan will feel extremely lucky.
Tim Eversole Product Manager, ex-Software Engineer # Managed Dan directly · August 23, 2013
$ recommend --from "Solomon Wong" --year 2013
Besides strong people and technical skills, one of Dan's best traits is how he says 'no.' When I approached him with a difficult problem his answer was always 'let me try' before 'no.' When the customer's best interest was at stake, he was unafraid to speak up. Dan's skills and judicious insights would be an asset to any organization.
Solomon Wong Director, UX Design # Worked with Dan on the same team · January 27, 2013
$ recommend --from "Chase Hathaway" --year 2012
Soon after Dan was assigned to our project, he quickly made an impression as someone who hit the ground running — his grasp of a very complex project came much faster than we expected. He combines being a very good programmer with the ability to deal with clients effectively and manage expectations. Our product owners were impressed and requested he remain on the team for oncoming projects.
Chase Hathaway Technical Project Manager | CSM | PRINCE2 Practitioner # Worked with Dan on the same team · July 3, 2012
$ recommend --from "Michael Horn" --year 2015
Dan is very knowledgeable on a broad range of technical topics. He has served as a trusted advisor and mentor to me. I personally observed Dan's resourcefulness and dedication in solving mission-critical production issues. Dan is a pleasure to work with.
Michael Horn Azure Cloud Engineer | Cybersecurity, Business Continuity # Worked with Dan on the same team · July 13, 2015
$ recommend --from "Zach Baker" --year 2015
Dan has been my mentor and an invaluable coworker. If your team needs a mentor or simply work done — Dan is your man.
Zach Baker Sr. Software Developer # Worked with Dan on the same team · July 14, 2015
$ recommend --from "Hiroko Hardy" --year 2013
Dan is a knowledgeable and exceptional developer. He is a hard-working and dedicated worker who is willing to do whatever is needed to deliver good quality products. He is easy to work with and I really enjoyed working with him.
Hiroko Hardy Mobile QA Engineer # Worked with Dan on the same team · March 7, 2013