Dara Rockwell
About Dara Rockwell
Dara Rockwell is a Senior Software Engineer and Owner of Fault Tolerant Studio in Denver, Colorado, with over 19 years of experience in software engineering and management. Rockwell advocates for quality, testing, and documentation in software development while actively contributing to open-source projects.
Work at Hotel Engine
Dara Rockwell serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Hotel Engine, a position held since 2020. In this role, Dara applies extensive knowledge in software engineering to enhance the company's technology solutions. The focus is on delivering high-quality software products that meet user needs. Dara's experience contributes to the team's ability to implement effective software development practices.
Current Role at Fault Tolerant Studio
Since 2021, Dara Rockwell has been the Owner of Fault Tolerant Studio in Denver, Colorado. This role involves overseeing operations and leading software development projects. Dara emphasizes the importance of quality, testing, and documentation, ensuring that the studio delivers reliable software solutions. The studio aims to communicate complex ideas effectively through diagrams and charts.
Previous Experience at Welltok, Inc.
Dara Rockwell worked at Welltok, Inc. from 2017 to 2020 as a Team Lead and Senior Full Stack Engineer. During this time, Dara was responsible for leading a team in developing software solutions. The role required a strong understanding of full-stack development and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time.
Background in Engineering and Design
Before joining Welltok, Inc., Dara Rockwell spent nine years at Free All Media, LLC as the Director of Engineering & Design from 2008 to 2017. This position involved overseeing engineering and design processes, contributing to product development, and ensuring that projects met quality standards. Dara's leadership in this role helped shape the company's technical direction.
Education and Expertise
Dara Rockwell studied at Pikes Peak Community College, focusing on Writing and Mathematics, and attended Bucks County Community College for Music Theory. Although no degrees were achieved, the education provided a foundation for Dara's career in software engineering. With over 19 years of professional experience, Dara emphasizes continuous integration, process improvement, and the philosophy of learning through teaching.