Dan Kreft

Dan Kreft has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. Dan began their career at Publix Super Markets as a Stockman in 1986. Dan then worked at Speaker Warehouse as a Salesman, Installer, and Manager from 1990 to 1992. Moving on, they joined JL AUDIO as the Director of Internet Services, Technical Support Specialist, and Website Developer, where they established the company's first manufacturer website in the car audio industry. At KreftNet Web Solutions, which they founded, they worked as a Full-Stack Website Developer, Graphic Designer, and Data Modeler, catering to clients such as JL Audio, MB Quart, and The Athlete Network/a-game. Dan also had a significant tenure at Amazon Studios, initially as a Web Developer and later as a Software Development Engineer. Dan played a key role in enhancing the web UIs and developing new features for the site. At Foundrop (previously TrackMole, Inc.), where they served as Co-Founder and Website Developer, Dan took charge of technical planning, implementation, and project management. Additionally, they collaborated closely with graphic designers to align with business goals. Then, at Xevo Inc., Dan held the position of Senior Software Development Engineer, building user interfaces for Samsung Smart TVs and the cruise and hospitality industry. Dan also mentored a team of junior developers and was responsible for a significant codebase. Subsequently, Dan worked at Donnelley Financial Solutions as a Principal Software Engineer, contributing to the creation of React projects and reusable components. Most recently, they joined Kepler Education as a Frontend Developer before transitioning to their current role at Termly as a Senior Software Engineer.

Dan Kreft attended Northwestern University from 1993 to 1996, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.