Summary
Dan Gelok is a full-stack software developer based in Houston who transitioned from a decade-plus career as a university saxophone professor into engineering, bringing nine years of combined technical and domain experience. He has built data pipelines, analytics, and full-stack applications for clients in oil & gas, waste management, and energy, and currently focuses on data engineering, visualization, systems architecture, and machine learning. His background in performance and teaching honed rare strengths for engineering: meticulous attention to detail, calm troubleshooting under pressure, clear technical communication, and leadership in collaborative settings. A fast learner who completed an intensive full-stack program, he pairs Python/Django and JavaScript expertise with pragmatic product sensibilities. He’s seeking a junior-to-mid level role where he can both contribute independently and accelerate under senior mentorship. Notably, his origin as a professional musician informs a disciplined, iterative approach to code and system design that boosts reliability and clarity.
9 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Certificate of Full-Stack Development, Computer Programming, Certificate of Full-Stack Development, Computer Programming at DigitalCrafts
Bachelor of Music Education, Music Education/Saxophone, Bachelor of Music Education, Music Education/Saxophone at Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Music Performance, Saxophone, Master of Music Performance, Saxophone at University of Massachusetts Amherst