About Me
Aspiring Author
I have been programming and working with computers since 1979. I started programming on an Apple ][+ in 1980. I’ve worked on nearly every major operating system, network & information security, encryption, and project management.
My interest in fantasy started in 1980, when I played Advanced Dungeons & Dragons with friends. I’ve read Tolkien, Fritz Leiber, Anne McCaffrey, Piers Anthony, and others. Elyndros is inspired by the Q-series dungeon modules from TSR (now WotC) and our game play.
2018 - Today
Self employed writer
Wegberg, Germany
Retired. Now spending my time trying to get a few stories I have been carrying around with me over the years down on paper.
In my spare time, I enjoy cycling, and I own several Canyon road bikes and a gravel bike. I also worked for the Giant Store Wegberg for several years in the workshop repairing bikes.
1992-2018
IT -Related Duties
World Wide
Worked on mainframe and microcomputers, as well as personal computer systems. Installed local area networks. Trained as a Unix System Administrator for AT&T System V and Solaris 8 & 9. I spent two years working with cryptographic systems and implementing PKI.
Certified Program Manager through PMI. I handled both IT Project Management and Program Management as well as requirements definition.
1986-1992
Receiving Manager
Austin Tx., Baytown Tx., New Orleans La., USA
Worked for Mervyn’s Department Stores as a shipping and receiving manager in various locations.
Also worked for a local Apple Computer retailer. Experience with Apple ][ family and Macintosh products. Involved in desktop publishing using Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and others.
1983 - 1985
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Mathematics
Programming in Assembly Language, Fortran 77, Pascal
About Me
Self-employed writer. Hobby cyclist and IT manager for the Heimatverein Beeck.
© 2026 David Stempnakowski • Made with ❤️ in Germany