Kris Kowal

Kris Kowal

Web Application Developer at FastSoft Inc.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Current
Past
  • Software Engineer at Apple Inc.
  • UNIX System Administrator at Cal Poly Computer Science Department
  • Web Developer and Computer Technician at Moorpark Community College
Education
  • California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
  • Moorpark College
  • Simi Valley High School
Connections
85 connections
Industry
Computer Software

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

  • Software Engineer

    Fastsoft Inc.

    (Computer Software industry)

    2008Present (1 year )

    I wear many hats with lots of propellors including Python, JavaScript, Django, Chiron, and FreeBSD.

  • Software Engineer

    Apple Inc.

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AAPL; Computer Software industry)

    July 2006January 2008 (1 year 7 months)

    Mac OS X Update Integration

  • UNIX System Administrator

    Cal Poly Computer Science Department

    (Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)

    June 2003July 2006 (3 years 2 months)

    Administrated Solaris and Fedora Core Linux systems, developed user account management automation, and developed the department website.

  • Web Developer and Computer Technician

    Moorpark Community College

    (Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)

    December 1999July 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

  • California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

    Bachelor , Computer Science , 20022006

    Activities and Societies:
    Wind Ensemble, Wind Orchestra, University Singers, Fencing Club
  • Moorpark College

    Activities and Societies:
    Wind Ensemble, Brass Quintet, Physics Lounge Vagrant
  • Simi Valley High School


Additional Information

Kris Kowal’s Interests:

programming languages, framework development, library development, abstraction, patterns, distributed computing, python, javascript, django, chiron, twisted, mud development, immersive simulation development, music, physics of harmony, euphonium, backpacking, bicycling, tuba, german, elvish, constructed languages, phonetics, caligraphy, german board games, sustainable civilization

Kris Kowal’s Groups:

Video Game and Anime Tribute Concert

  •    Python Community
  •    Open Source Universe
  •    Apple Alumni
  •    California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo Alumni
  •    Apple - Current and Former Employees
  •    Staley Survivors
  •    Server Side JavaScript
  •    JSConf EU

Kris Kowal’s Honors:

Fred Kavli Scholarship in Computer Science, 2002
California All-State High School Honor Band, 1999
Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America


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