Author Archives: andy dingfelder

About andy dingfelder

Andy is a CISO/CTO in the fintech sector with over 20 years of experience in Software Delivery and Team Leadership in multiple industry domains. Master's Degree (MPA) in Public Administration Information Systems and over 10 years of board governance experience for multiple organisations. Full bio is available at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dingfelder and links available at https://linktr.ee//dingfelder or follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/dingfelder. Andy lives in the Wellington region, New Zealand with his wife and two daughters.

Day 4 of 30 (in 30 days of Geek) – Greatest application written to date.

This is Day 4 of 30 (in 30 days of Geek)… What is the greatest application written to date? This is a tough one.  So many choices. One project I have been working on for the last couple years is … Continue reading

Posted in Misc | Comments Off on Day 4 of 30 (in 30 days of Geek) – Greatest application written to date.

Day 3 of 30 (in 30 days of Geek) – What does your day job involve?

This is Day 3 of 30 (in 30 days of Geek)… What does your day job involve? At the moment, I am working on a Java software application, which is used by researchers tracking wild animals. This tool is used … Continue reading

Posted in Misc | Comments Off on Day 3 of 30 (in 30 days of Geek) – What does your day job involve?

Day 2 of 30 (in 30 days of Geek) – Preferred programming language?

This is Day 2 of 30 (in 30 days of Geek)… Day 02 – Preferred programming language? This is an easy one for me:   Java Why is Java the best choice for me? Java is portable – I write applications … Continue reading

Posted in Misc | Comments Off on Day 2 of 30 (in 30 days of Geek) – Preferred programming language?

Day 1 of 30 (in 30 days of Geek) – Why do you consider yourself a geek?

This is Day 1 of 30 (in 30 days of Geek)… Why do you consider yourself a geek? Wikipedia says: The word geek is a slang term, with different meanings ranging from “a computer expert or enthusiast” to “a carnival … Continue reading

Posted in Technology | Comments Off on Day 1 of 30 (in 30 days of Geek) – Why do you consider yourself a geek?

30 days of geek

Recently read Jethro Carr’s post about 30-days of geek (http://www.jethrocarr.com/2010/10/17/30-days-of-geek/) and thought it sounded fun. So… here we go… The next 30 posts will be about geek-y-ness 🙂 Day 01 – Why do you consider yourself a geek? Day 02 … Continue reading

Posted in Misc | Comments Off on 30 days of geek

I want Dell’s latest tablet PC, the Dell Looking Glass. This latest iPad rival looks to be a larger-sized version of the Dell Streak / Dell Mini 5, depending on which rumoured name you want to attach to their forthcoming … Continue reading

Posted in Misc | Comments Off on

Max Dingfelder’s Maximotor B-4 In-line Engine

    Maximotors were built by Max Dingfelder in Detroit, Michigan, around 1911 to 1913. Models included four- and six-cylinder in-line and V-8 water-cooled engines. This 52 kw (70 hp) Model B-4 Maximotor was the last of several that powered Thomas … Continue reading

Posted in Notable Dingfelders | Comments Off on Max Dingfelder’s Maximotor B-4 In-line Engine

The Rudy Dingfelder family of Plauen, Germany

  According to The  United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Dingfelder family of Plauen, Germany, owned a kosher meat shop in the 1920s and ’30s. When Nazi anti-Jewish measures intensified, eldest son Martin emigrated to America. In 1939 the rest … Continue reading

Posted in general | Comments Off on The Rudy Dingfelder family of Plauen, Germany

Other stuff of interest

Listed in the menu on the left you will find some random articles that you may find interesting. If you do like the articles, please give me credit if you use any of the information. Links to this website are … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Other stuff of interest

The Quintisential Slinky Page

 Talk about a flash back to the 90s… I found this web page on an old server and thought you might enjoy it:   The one true page devoted to the Kwa of Slinkyness   1.  Bite the slinky Use … Continue reading

Posted in Wacky Stuff | Comments Off on The Quintisential Slinky Page