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Damien Stolarz is an entrepreneur with fifteen years of experience making computers talk to each other. He co-founded Static (aka Blue Falcon Networks, now Akimbo) in 1995, where he led the development of numerous technologies, including an online service, networked multiplayer games, and peer-to-peer cost-reduction software for video streaming. In 2002, Damien started Robotarmy Corp., a software consultancy and R&D house, which develops large-scale media delivery software amongst other secret projects. Damien holds B.S. in Computer Science/ Engineering from UCLA. He has written and spoken widely on Internet video, content delivery, and peer-to-peer technology.
You can contact Damien at dstolarz@robotarmy.com
Richard Koman provided critical editorial guidance for the book throughout its development. As an editor for O’Reilly & Associates, Richard developed best-selling web design books like Web Design in a Nutshell, Designing with JavaScript, and Cascading Style Sheets: The Definitive Guide. He was also the editor of O’Reilly’s OpenP2P.com website, covering developments in peer-to-peer networking. In 2003, he cofounded Anywhere Books, a nonprofit applying the Internet Archive’s Internet Bookmobile concept with the needs of developing countries. He continues to write regularly about copyright, public policy and technology for the O’Reilly Network.
You can contact Richard at richard@anywherebooks.org
Ashley Hoffman (co-illustrator) is a Los Angeles-based animator with an MFA from UCLA. She is currently working on a film that combines 2D and 3D animation techniques. Coming soon to a festival near you! You can contact her at hoffmana@ucla.edu
Jennifer Jurick (co-illustrator) is a graphic designer, writer and illustrator. Her company, Line Art Graphic Design, has produced a wide variety of custom projects since its creation in 1997. You can contact her at jennifer@lineart.net
