Web Application Developer at FastSoft Inc.
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Software Engineer at Fastsoft Inc.
- Past
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- Software Engineer at Apple Inc.
- UNIX System Administrator at Cal Poly Computer Science Department
- Web Developer and Computer Technician at Moorpark Community College
- Education
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- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
- Moorpark College
- Connections
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- Industry
- Computer Software
- Websites
Kris Kowal’s Summary
I specialize in web library and application development. I currently explore Javascript and Python for elegant solutions to perennial problems. Years ago, I created a static web content and template management language called SWL in Perl. I dabbled in advanced designs for template libraries in C++. Recently, I've developed a web service layer on the Twisted library for Python and created a full module and type system for Javascript modeled after Python's import semantics and monotonic resolution order. For exercise, I make games.
I've also been playing the Euphonium in various ensembles since about 1993, enjoy German board games and real time strategy games, and know a bit of German and Elvish.
Kris Kowal’s Specialties:
web applications, programming languages
Kris Kowal’s Experience
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Software Engineer
Fastsoft Inc.
(Computer Software industry)
2008 — Present (less than a year)
I wear many hats with lots of propellors including Python, JavaScript, Django, Chiron, and FreeBSD.
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Software Engineer
Apple Inc.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AAPL; Computer Software industry)
July 2006 — January 2008 (1 year 7 months)
Mac OS X Update Integration
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UNIX System Administrator
Cal Poly Computer Science Department
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
June 2003 — July 2006 (3 years 2 months)
Administrated Solaris and Fedora Core Linux systems, developed user account management automation, and developed the department website.
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Web Developer and Computer Technician
Moorpark Community College
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)
December 1999 — July 2002 (2 years 8 months)
I designed Moorpark College's web identity, posted periodic content, and developed their online directory, class schedule, and class catalog web page automation.
Kris Kowal’s Education
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor, Computer Science, 2002 — 2006
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Moorpark College
Additional Information
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Kris Kowal’s Groups:
Video Game and Anime Tribute Concert
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California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo Alumni -
Apple - Current and Former Employees
Kris Kowal’s Contact Settings
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