Summary
Daniel Kolz is an experienced software engineer and founder with over a decade building data-focused web applications and middleware, blending hands-on Java and web technology expertise with practical product delivery. After seven years at IBM—where he worked on security and data discovery products and earned recognition as an IBM Master Inventor with 100+ patent filings—he launched Emergent Ideas to provide cost-effective custom solutions for small and medium businesses. He excels at data access infrastructure, e-commerce integrations, and installer/security tooling, and pairs deep technical craft with go-to-market experience. Based in Rochester, Minnesota, he focuses on delivering pragmatic, affordable software that tackles complex data problems without enterprise price tags.
12 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Iowa State University