References
“Dan Horn is an innovative, practical, and responsible executive technology professional. Utilizing a strong capacity to lead proficiently under pressure Dan has guided numerous national and international organizations to high levels of success over the years. Mr. Horn possesses an extensive background in technology team building and management, operational reorganization, and system architectures. Dan Horn is a proven leader with successful profit and loss management experience and with particular strengths in technology, international business, and media.”
Rob Loud
“Dan has time and again shown professionalism as well as an aptitude for diverse work arenas. He is a great businessman as well as a great person.” April 5, 2005
Michael Bywater, Writer, - (colleague)
“Aren't these damn automated replies idiotic? If we're smart enough to get onto the Global Interweb we're for heaven's sake smart enough to write a recommendation. Which I do. Without hesitation. Dan is a genius. He can hand-boot a Mac, tame skunks, analyse problems, FIX problems, think analytically and ACT analytically, and eat pizza like a champ. He can't fly. Want a pilot? Look elsewhere. Anything else, Dan can do it. Believe me. He was the only person who saw that the project I was running at the time was doomed. I should have listened. (I should have asked Dan to fix it, really.) And LinkedIn should ask him to fix their system. "Write at--" indeed. Nuts. Writers write. We're not "at". Brace up, chaps, what?” March 2, 2009
Rob Loud, President, Loud Technologies (colleague)
“Dan took a position within a department that needed a great deal of restructuring and made it what it needed to be!” November 28, 2006
Dick Alme(almes@bellsouth.net), V.P. Sales, Camvera Networks (colleague)
“I thought Dan was an excellent addition to the Camvera Team. At Camvera, Dan was a hard working individual whom often spoke his mind. In the vast majority of the times, Dan's ideas and suggestions were on target and made sense for either (or both) Camvera and/or our customers. Dan was oustanding manager and his skills as a manager were reflected in the respect and suprort he received from his team. I would be happy to be on Dan's team, work for Dan or have Dan work for me. I know tasks would get completed and we would have a greater chance of success because of Dan.” November 28, 2006
Walt Henley, Chief Operating Officer (Contract), Camvera Networks (colleague)
“Dan brought a balanced prospective to my team. He has also has a deep understanding of internet technologies and manages technical personnel from that base of experience as an active participant and peer. I heartily recommend Dan as an asset to anyone's organization.” November 29, 2006
John Overley, Executive VP, Camvera Networks, Inc. (colleague)
“Dan was an excellent employee while he worked at Camvera Networks in the poisition of VP of Managed Services. A detailed and competent manager, Dan was also a good tem leadrer and forward thinker. Good problem solving skills and "thinking outside the box" were also evident in Dan's skill set.” December 14, 2006
Chuck Konfrst, Internet Business Manager, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) (colleague)
“Dan is one of my favorite kinds of people - someone who is easy to get along with and who knows what they're doing. I enjoyed working with Dan and would easily recommend him to anyone.” March 24, 2008
Paul B Bader, Vice President of World Wide Sales, Compton's New Media (business partner)
“There are few individuals with the expertise and intelligence of Dan Horn. He is insightful and his knowledge base is without peer. His wit and humor only add to the pleasure of working with Dan. He always gets the job done under budget and within the time frame allotted. From the early days of the Commodore C64 to todays world of networks and "cloud computing" Dan knows his stuff. I heartily recommend Dan.” April 2, 2008
Ilana Brody, Contract technical recruiter, UCB Network, Inc.\Bondrewards.com (business partner)
“Dan and I have been associated for a number of years and have done our best to put the right people into the right positions for the right companies. He is dedicated to helping people achieve their highest capabilities and is professional in all aspects of his work. It has been a unique experience working with him and I look forward to doing so for a long time to come.” April 3, 2008
Robert Shoe, VP, Sales and Business Development, StarPound Technologies (business partner)
“Dan Horn is absolutely one of the most competent, innovative people I have worked with. The enthusiasm and out-of-the-box approaches he brings to projects is most welcome, and I look forward to a chance to work with him again.” February 24, 2009
Brian Chambers, Brand Manager, Big Screen Center (colleague)
“It was my privilege to work with Dan on a number of different projects and Dan always brought a cohesive approach and sent me away wiser. Dan is an intelligent, practical businessman who has the ability to inspire and motivate.” January 19, 2009
Jason Prance, Co-Founder, VP of Strategy, VergePoint, Inc. (colleague)
“Dan's impressive reputation and social network is hard to believe. After having the opportunity of working together, I realize Dan's great reputation is most definitely earned. His professionalism, ethics, and cool approach to getting things done make him a great person to work for and learn from.”
Dan Wilder, Director of Quality & Infrastructure, DHL Global Mail (colleague)
“This recommendation is for Dan while working at DHLGM. Dan and I have worked together over the past 8 to 10 years and I have the highest regard for his business aptitude and uncanny abilities within the technology field. While at DHLGM, Dan managed the design, development and deployment of technology needed to fulfill a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery program. Dan conducted technological reviews of existing infrastructure, analyzed and provided recommendations for new processes to enhance the BC/DR capability of DHLGM. Dan was tasked with researching and deploying technology that met the needs of the program of which Dan created alliances with specific vendors to accomplish this task. Dan’s business negotiating skills enabled him to secure modifications to the tools selected to advance those tools to meet the BC/DR program objectives. This included the designing of a standalone jump drive that could be used from any networked based computer without leaving any evidence behind that would breach security of the company’s proprietary information. The ability of Dan to see the big picture and provide new and unique solutions was invaluable to the overall success of the program delivered. Dan is a tremendous asset for any organization, his executive leadership skills along with his business and technical knowledge provided a unique opportunity for him to bring a solution to the table that far exceeded expectation, for the solution provided did not previously exist. This level of skill and understanding of business need with leadership is very hard to come by. This is why I have the highest regard for Dan’s abilities to deliver on what ever he applies himself to accomplish. Dan Wilder”
Shirish Arashanapalli, Sr.Technical Architect, USWeb / MarchFirst (colleague)
“Dan is a smart executive and technology evangelist.He was always approachable and provided great opportunities for his team members to shine.He has excellent leadership and management skills. I will look forward to work with Dan again in future..” June 21, 2006
George Tierney, Sr. Art Director, USWeb/CKS (colleague)
“Dan Horn was one of the most respected Partners during my tenure. His council was well sort after, not only by his own subordinates but by others outside of his practice. Dan's abilities to mentor, lead and manage his team members was second only to his client relation skills. As a CTO his knowledge was also well sort after throughout the organization.” November 10, 2003
Andrew Lunde, Founder & Chief Technologist, Lunde Cognitive Effects, Inc. (colleague)
“I worked under Dan while at iXL and appreciated his insight and vision for the company. He was the only person that could see that what the company needed was a clear agenda for technical innovation and expertise. I look forward to working with Dan again in the future.” May 2, 2006
Keyton Weissinger, VP Technical Operations, Dialog Medical (colleague)
“Dan Horn is an excellent "big picture" guy with a thorough understanding of the personnel challenges innate in a software development organization.” June 23, 2006
Brian Siegel
“Dan did an excellent job of building and running a technology organization. He has a knack for finding talent in a competitive marketplace. He is results oriented and extremely responsive to client needs.” November 25, 2003
Laura Miller, Help Desk Supervisor, Georgia System Operations Corp (colleague)
“The one thing I miss about working at marchFIRST is working for Dan Horn. He had the wonderful ability to not only motivate, but constantly push you to raise the bar. He was always willing to share his knowledge and would always take the time to sit down and talk. Through his leadership and knowledge, I learned a ton!” November 11, 2003
Carleton Hall
“Dan is an excellent leader and technologist. He always had our backs when we (the Technology group) needed him. Internally, he fought for equipment, facilities, software for us. Hell, he even got us our own FLOOR in the building. Externally, he supported us in the face of some BIG clients when the crap would hit the fan. I'd follow this guy anywhere.” November 20, 2003
Russ Wetmore, Partner / Vice President, IT Strategy, marchFIRST, Ltd. (colleague)
“Dan is just one of those "can-do" kind of guys. His skill in gathering skilled teams and motivating them to greatness is one of the reasons Dan has always been in high demand.” August 17, 2006
Scott Ankerholz
“Dan has a reputation for being very strategic and yet is not afraid to roll up his sleeves. He proved to be very adept at understanding the significance of technological trends and recommending the appropriate implementation for the situation.” November 11, 2003
David Scruggs, Software Architect, MarchFirst (colleague)
“Dan was a talented manager, keeping developers and engineers responsive while giving them enough insulation to get their work done. He kept people trained, busy, and productive, kept projects on time and on budget, and fostered an energetic and competitive environment that was fun to work in.” November 13, 2003
Roderick Herring, network adminstrator, marchfirst (colleague)
“Get him on your team while you can...” April 14, 2006
Malik Beyah
“Dan is a great person to work for and with. He is a knowledgeable visionary and is very upfront, honest, and fair in his dealings with all people. Malik Beyah” November 7, 2003
Jesse Tilly
“Dan Horn takes the time to listen to all ideas, while still maintaining a solid bottom-line for his team. Overall, working under Dan at USWeb/marchFIRST was a dream. Anything we needed to work on or learn was always open for discussion. Dan needed justification and knowledge to enact our ideas, but never was he cold to anything; no matter how wild.” November 10, 2003
Clay Nelson
“Dan was, is, and will always be "The Man". He has a penchant for building technical teams and developing talent. He inspires excellence and delivers results. I hope that I will have the opportunity to work with Dan again.” December 10, 2003
Al Reingold
“Dan walks the line between highly advanced IT expertise and the ability to manage individuals and fully integrated teams better than anyone I have ever seen. He's a fantastic instructor, and connects well with employees, peers and clients. He would be an asset to any IT organization.” November 10, 2003
Jeremy Fentress, Director of Project Management, iXL (colleague)
“As a CTO, Dan was able to effectively guide the direction of the Atlanta office. His vision allowed for the creation of a strong office infrastructure utilizing the appropriate technologies for the specific application. As a manager he was a champion for his employees. The people what worked for him could expect his support and enjoyed working for him.” November 11, 2003
Kenny Smith, Manager of Collaborative Technologies, USWeb/CKS (colleague)
“Dan was a results oriented leader at USWeb. He supported his people 110%, and was a pleasure to work for. He was always 2 steps ahead of everyone with the current technology and thus was always pushing his consultants toward the right direction career wise. Customers could always rely on his technology direction. He never micro-managed, but lead by example. It was a pleasure to work with and for him.”
Andrew Lunde, Manger, Network Services, Floyd Design/iXL (colleague)
“I worked directly with Dan at iXL. I totally agreed with his vision for building the department. Unfortunately the higher ups didn't see the need for technical proficiency(they did later and at much greater expense) and his leaving was the impetus that launched me into my own business. I'd definitely work with Dan again given the opportunity.
Tom Countryman, Sr. Business Systems Analyst, Turner Broadcasting (colleague)
“Dan, myself, and only a handful of others, were responsible for planning, development and implementation of a varied online/web presence. Dan had the task of investigating emerging technologies, and guiding the web group to use these new technologies for the benefit of our networks. Dan has the rare qualities of vision and leadership. I would welcome an opportunity to work with Dan again!” December 1, 2003
Scott Woelfel, President & Editor in Chief, CNN.com (colleague)
“While working with Dan at Turner, I was always impressed by his breadth of knowledge across the industry, even on issues that were not of immediate concern to his business.” November 7, 2003
T.E.D. Andrick, Super Genius, AB&K (colleague)
“Dan was a visionary in the field; he was able to convince Turner Broadcasting -- a company with a notoriously Luddite outlook -- of the benefits and advantages to creating a real corporate presence on the then-fledgling Web, and then follow through, creating an award-winning department. Plus, we got neat toys at the office.” November 24, 2003
R. Scott Russo, Director of Creative Development, Turner Interactive, Turner Broadcasting (colleague)
“Dan is the guru of all new technologies. Working together, Dan was constantly evaluating better methodologies and the technologies that enable streamlined development to work at maximum efficiency. A great communicator, Dan shares his expertise while making it understandable to both the technologist and the layman. Better still ... Dan has kept me technically savy even though I'm on the opposite coast, a PC user, Dodger fan and now a life long friend.” September 19, 2007
“Dan has time and again shown professionalism as well as an aptitude for diverse work arenas. He is a great businessman as well as a great person.” April 5, 2005
Michael Bywater, Writer, - (colleague)
“Aren't these damn automated replies idiotic? If we're smart enough to get onto the Global Interweb we're for heaven's sake smart enough to write a recommendation. Which I do. Without hesitation. Dan is a genius. He can hand-boot a Mac, tame skunks, analyse problems, FIX problems, think analytically and ACT analytically, and eat pizza like a champ. He can't fly. Want a pilot? Look elsewhere. Anything else, Dan can do it. Believe me. He was the only person who saw that the project I was running at the time was doomed. I should have listened. (I should have asked Dan to fix it, really.) And LinkedIn should ask him to fix their system. "Write at--" indeed. Nuts. Writers write. We're not "at". Brace up, chaps, what?” March 2, 2009
Rob Loud, President, Loud Technologies (colleague)
“Dan took a position within a department that needed a great deal of restructuring and made it what it needed to be!” November 28, 2006
Dick Alme(almes@bellsouth.net), V.P. Sales, Camvera Networks (colleague)
“I thought Dan was an excellent addition to the Camvera Team. At Camvera, Dan was a hard working individual whom often spoke his mind. In the vast majority of the times, Dan's ideas and suggestions were on target and made sense for either (or both) Camvera and/or our customers. Dan was oustanding manager and his skills as a manager were reflected in the respect and suprort he received from his team. I would be happy to be on Dan's team, work for Dan or have Dan work for me. I know tasks would get completed and we would have a greater chance of success because of Dan.” November 28, 2006
Walt Henley, Chief Operating Officer (Contract), Camvera Networks (colleague)
“Dan brought a balanced prospective to my team. He has also has a deep understanding of internet technologies and manages technical personnel from that base of experience as an active participant and peer. I heartily recommend Dan as an asset to anyone's organization.” November 29, 2006
John Overley, Executive VP, Camvera Networks, Inc. (colleague)
“Dan was an excellent employee while he worked at Camvera Networks in the poisition of VP of Managed Services. A detailed and competent manager, Dan was also a good tem leadrer and forward thinker. Good problem solving skills and "thinking outside the box" were also evident in Dan's skill set.” December 14, 2006
Chuck Konfrst, Internet Business Manager, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) (colleague)
“Dan is one of my favorite kinds of people - someone who is easy to get along with and who knows what they're doing. I enjoyed working with Dan and would easily recommend him to anyone.” March 24, 2008
Paul B Bader, Vice President of World Wide Sales, Compton's New Media (business partner)
“There are few individuals with the expertise and intelligence of Dan Horn. He is insightful and his knowledge base is without peer. His wit and humor only add to the pleasure of working with Dan. He always gets the job done under budget and within the time frame allotted. From the early days of the Commodore C64 to todays world of networks and "cloud computing" Dan knows his stuff. I heartily recommend Dan.” April 2, 2008
Ilana Brody, Contract technical recruiter, UCB Network, Inc.\Bondrewards.com (business partner)
“Dan and I have been associated for a number of years and have done our best to put the right people into the right positions for the right companies. He is dedicated to helping people achieve their highest capabilities and is professional in all aspects of his work. It has been a unique experience working with him and I look forward to doing so for a long time to come.” April 3, 2008
Robert Shoe, VP, Sales and Business Development, StarPound Technologies (business partner)
“Dan Horn is absolutely one of the most competent, innovative people I have worked with. The enthusiasm and out-of-the-box approaches he brings to projects is most welcome, and I look forward to a chance to work with him again.” February 24, 2009
Brian Chambers, Brand Manager, Big Screen Center (colleague)
“It was my privilege to work with Dan on a number of different projects and Dan always brought a cohesive approach and sent me away wiser. Dan is an intelligent, practical businessman who has the ability to inspire and motivate.” January 19, 2009
Jason Prance, Co-Founder, VP of Strategy, VergePoint, Inc. (colleague)
“Dan's impressive reputation and social network is hard to believe. After having the opportunity of working together, I realize Dan's great reputation is most definitely earned. His professionalism, ethics, and cool approach to getting things done make him a great person to work for and learn from.”
Dan Wilder, Director of Quality & Infrastructure, DHL Global Mail (colleague)
“This recommendation is for Dan while working at DHLGM. Dan and I have worked together over the past 8 to 10 years and I have the highest regard for his business aptitude and uncanny abilities within the technology field. While at DHLGM, Dan managed the design, development and deployment of technology needed to fulfill a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery program. Dan conducted technological reviews of existing infrastructure, analyzed and provided recommendations for new processes to enhance the BC/DR capability of DHLGM. Dan was tasked with researching and deploying technology that met the needs of the program of which Dan created alliances with specific vendors to accomplish this task. Dan’s business negotiating skills enabled him to secure modifications to the tools selected to advance those tools to meet the BC/DR program objectives. This included the designing of a standalone jump drive that could be used from any networked based computer without leaving any evidence behind that would breach security of the company’s proprietary information. The ability of Dan to see the big picture and provide new and unique solutions was invaluable to the overall success of the program delivered. Dan is a tremendous asset for any organization, his executive leadership skills along with his business and technical knowledge provided a unique opportunity for him to bring a solution to the table that far exceeded expectation, for the solution provided did not previously exist. This level of skill and understanding of business need with leadership is very hard to come by. This is why I have the highest regard for Dan’s abilities to deliver on what ever he applies himself to accomplish. Dan Wilder”
Shirish Arashanapalli, Sr.Technical Architect, USWeb / MarchFirst (colleague)
“Dan is a smart executive and technology evangelist.He was always approachable and provided great opportunities for his team members to shine.He has excellent leadership and management skills. I will look forward to work with Dan again in future..” June 21, 2006
George Tierney, Sr. Art Director, USWeb/CKS (colleague)
“Dan Horn was one of the most respected Partners during my tenure. His council was well sort after, not only by his own subordinates but by others outside of his practice. Dan's abilities to mentor, lead and manage his team members was second only to his client relation skills. As a CTO his knowledge was also well sort after throughout the organization.” November 10, 2003
Andrew Lunde, Founder & Chief Technologist, Lunde Cognitive Effects, Inc. (colleague)
“I worked under Dan while at iXL and appreciated his insight and vision for the company. He was the only person that could see that what the company needed was a clear agenda for technical innovation and expertise. I look forward to working with Dan again in the future.” May 2, 2006
Keyton Weissinger, VP Technical Operations, Dialog Medical (colleague)
“Dan Horn is an excellent "big picture" guy with a thorough understanding of the personnel challenges innate in a software development organization.” June 23, 2006
Brian Siegel
“Dan did an excellent job of building and running a technology organization. He has a knack for finding talent in a competitive marketplace. He is results oriented and extremely responsive to client needs.” November 25, 2003
Laura Miller, Help Desk Supervisor, Georgia System Operations Corp (colleague)
“The one thing I miss about working at marchFIRST is working for Dan Horn. He had the wonderful ability to not only motivate, but constantly push you to raise the bar. He was always willing to share his knowledge and would always take the time to sit down and talk. Through his leadership and knowledge, I learned a ton!” November 11, 2003
Carleton Hall
“Dan is an excellent leader and technologist. He always had our backs when we (the Technology group) needed him. Internally, he fought for equipment, facilities, software for us. Hell, he even got us our own FLOOR in the building. Externally, he supported us in the face of some BIG clients when the crap would hit the fan. I'd follow this guy anywhere.” November 20, 2003
Russ Wetmore, Partner / Vice President, IT Strategy, marchFIRST, Ltd. (colleague)
“Dan is just one of those "can-do" kind of guys. His skill in gathering skilled teams and motivating them to greatness is one of the reasons Dan has always been in high demand.” August 17, 2006
Scott Ankerholz
“Dan has a reputation for being very strategic and yet is not afraid to roll up his sleeves. He proved to be very adept at understanding the significance of technological trends and recommending the appropriate implementation for the situation.” November 11, 2003
David Scruggs, Software Architect, MarchFirst (colleague)
“Dan was a talented manager, keeping developers and engineers responsive while giving them enough insulation to get their work done. He kept people trained, busy, and productive, kept projects on time and on budget, and fostered an energetic and competitive environment that was fun to work in.” November 13, 2003
Roderick Herring, network adminstrator, marchfirst (colleague)
“Get him on your team while you can...” April 14, 2006
Malik Beyah
“Dan is a great person to work for and with. He is a knowledgeable visionary and is very upfront, honest, and fair in his dealings with all people. Malik Beyah” November 7, 2003
Jesse Tilly
“Dan Horn takes the time to listen to all ideas, while still maintaining a solid bottom-line for his team. Overall, working under Dan at USWeb/marchFIRST was a dream. Anything we needed to work on or learn was always open for discussion. Dan needed justification and knowledge to enact our ideas, but never was he cold to anything; no matter how wild.” November 10, 2003
Clay Nelson
“Dan was, is, and will always be "The Man". He has a penchant for building technical teams and developing talent. He inspires excellence and delivers results. I hope that I will have the opportunity to work with Dan again.” December 10, 2003
Al Reingold
“Dan walks the line between highly advanced IT expertise and the ability to manage individuals and fully integrated teams better than anyone I have ever seen. He's a fantastic instructor, and connects well with employees, peers and clients. He would be an asset to any IT organization.” November 10, 2003
Jeremy Fentress, Director of Project Management, iXL (colleague)
“As a CTO, Dan was able to effectively guide the direction of the Atlanta office. His vision allowed for the creation of a strong office infrastructure utilizing the appropriate technologies for the specific application. As a manager he was a champion for his employees. The people what worked for him could expect his support and enjoyed working for him.” November 11, 2003
Kenny Smith, Manager of Collaborative Technologies, USWeb/CKS (colleague)
“Dan was a results oriented leader at USWeb. He supported his people 110%, and was a pleasure to work for. He was always 2 steps ahead of everyone with the current technology and thus was always pushing his consultants toward the right direction career wise. Customers could always rely on his technology direction. He never micro-managed, but lead by example. It was a pleasure to work with and for him.”
Andrew Lunde, Manger, Network Services, Floyd Design/iXL (colleague)
“I worked directly with Dan at iXL. I totally agreed with his vision for building the department. Unfortunately the higher ups didn't see the need for technical proficiency(they did later and at much greater expense) and his leaving was the impetus that launched me into my own business. I'd definitely work with Dan again given the opportunity.
Tom Countryman, Sr. Business Systems Analyst, Turner Broadcasting (colleague)
“Dan, myself, and only a handful of others, were responsible for planning, development and implementation of a varied online/web presence. Dan had the task of investigating emerging technologies, and guiding the web group to use these new technologies for the benefit of our networks. Dan has the rare qualities of vision and leadership. I would welcome an opportunity to work with Dan again!” December 1, 2003
Scott Woelfel, President & Editor in Chief, CNN.com (colleague)
“While working with Dan at Turner, I was always impressed by his breadth of knowledge across the industry, even on issues that were not of immediate concern to his business.” November 7, 2003
T.E.D. Andrick, Super Genius, AB&K (colleague)
“Dan was a visionary in the field; he was able to convince Turner Broadcasting -- a company with a notoriously Luddite outlook -- of the benefits and advantages to creating a real corporate presence on the then-fledgling Web, and then follow through, creating an award-winning department. Plus, we got neat toys at the office.” November 24, 2003
R. Scott Russo, Director of Creative Development, Turner Interactive, Turner Broadcasting (colleague)
“Dan is the guru of all new technologies. Working together, Dan was constantly evaluating better methodologies and the technologies that enable streamlined development to work at maximum efficiency. A great communicator, Dan shares his expertise while making it understandable to both the technologist and the layman. Better still ... Dan has kept me technically savy even though I'm on the opposite coast, a PC user, Dodger fan and now a life long friend.” September 19, 2007