Summary
Dane Stevens is a hands-on technology leader and entrepreneur with 8 years in software and a longer track record running his own company, DS Media, while now serving as CTO of GrandPals Network Inc. He blends full-stack web development (JavaScript/React, Node.js, PHP, Python) with server and networking operations—Linux/Windows administration, Apache/Nginx, pfSense and Ubiquity—making him comfortable from UI to infrastructure. His skill set spans relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, MSSQL, MongoDB) and includes visual design chops in Photoshop and Illustrator, enabling pragmatic end-to-end product delivery. Prior experience in trades (electrician, plumber) contributes a practical, systems-oriented mindset and an ability to translate real-world constraints into reliable technical solutions. Based in Gravenhurst, Ontario, he describes himself on GitHub as a React developer and brings startup-level multitasking and ownership to growing web platforms.
8 years of coding experience