I worked for most of my career for IBM in Rochester beginning in 1977. I left for a 10-year stint with Object Technology International in 1994. OTI was acquired by IBM and eventually absorbed. I retired from IBM in October 2013.
I am now part owner TAA Tools, a small software company that provides software tools for the IBM i Operating System.
Micro Blog
My blog on micro.blog featuring photography, technology musings, and personal updates. My Fediverse presence is @ddykstal@micro.blog should you wish to follow from a Mastodon instance.
Visit BlogPhotos
A collection of my favorite photos, from street photography to nature shots around Minnesota and beyond. It's pretty thin at the moment but will bulk up as I get more organized. Currently on SmugMug but who knows where it will end up?
View PhotosClippings
An opinionated collection of news articles and commentary on current events, technology, and politics. Warning: there may be substantial snark. Hosted on blot.im.
Read ClippingsTAA Tools
Productivity tools and solutions for the IBM i platform where I serve as Chief Architect and bottle-washer.
View TAA ToolsOakes Folks
Some musings about my mother's side of my family. It's been neglected for a while but I'll get back to it someday. There is a corresponding Facebook group. Self-hosted on a Virtual Private Server at Linode.com. Generated with Tinderbox.
Check out the Oakes Folks