Dan Benjamin
Encyclopedia
Dan Paul Benjamin is a software developer
, user interface
designer, writer
, and podcaster.
In 2010, Benjamin started 5by5, a podcast
production outlet that currently produces twenty shows, including several co-hosts such as Back to Work with Merlin Mann
, The Big Web Show with Jeffrey Zeldman
, The Talk Show with John Gruber
and "The Ihnatko Almanac" with Andy Ihnatko
. Based on his popular podcasts, Benjamin has been called "the king of Apple talk radio" by Philip Elmer-DeWitt
of Fortune Magazine and CNN
.
In the past, he co-founded Cork'd and Playgrounder, and wrote the CMS
behind A List Apart
. Additionally, he has made educational screencast
s through PeepCode.
Benjamin has appeared on the Fox News
program Strategy Room - Gadgets and Games multiple times to discuss various topics.
Benjamin holds a B.A. in Technical Writing with a Computer Science focus from the University of Central Florida
.
Software developer
A software developer is a person concerned with facets of the software development process. Their work includes researching, designing, developing, and testing software. A software developer may take part in design, computer programming, or software project management...
, user interface
User interface
The user interface, in the industrial design field of human–machine interaction, is the space where interaction between humans and machines occurs. The goal of interaction between a human and a machine at the user interface is effective operation and control of the machine, and feedback from the...
designer, writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, and podcaster.
In 2010, Benjamin started 5by5, a podcast
Podcast
A podcast is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication...
production outlet that currently produces twenty shows, including several co-hosts such as Back to Work with Merlin Mann
Merlin Mann
Merlin Dean Mann III writes the blog . He received a B.A. from New College of Florida, and he currently resides in San Francisco, California with his wife, Madeline Mann, and their daughter, .-Writing:...
, The Big Web Show with Jeffrey Zeldman
Jeffrey Zeldman
- External links :* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , , and A List Apart Web Surveys* * , "Boagworld", 2010-03-31* "InformIT Network"* , Khoi Vinh's Subtraction, 2006-10-10* , "DMXzone.com"* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *...
, The Talk Show with John Gruber
John Gruber
John Gruber is a writer from the greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area of the USA. Gruber received his Bachelor of Science in computer science from Drexel University. He worked for Bare Bones Software from 2000 to 2002 and Joyent from 2005 to 2006...
and "The Ihnatko Almanac" with Andy Ihnatko
Andy Ihnatko
Andy Ihnatko is a technology journalist for the Chicago Sun-Times, and tech author. He currently resides in Massachusetts. He frequently appears on Leo Laporte's podcasts, specifically MacBreak Weekly and TWiT...
. Based on his popular podcasts, Benjamin has been called "the king of Apple talk radio" by Philip Elmer-DeWitt
Philip Elmer-DeWitt
Philip Elmer-DeWitt is an American writer and editor. He was Time 's first computer writer—producing much of the magazine's early coverage of personal computers and the Internet -- and for 12 years its science editor. He is currently a contributor to Fortune magazine, which publishes his online...
of Fortune Magazine and CNN
CNN
Cable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
.
In the past, he co-founded Cork'd and Playgrounder, and wrote the CMS
Content management system
A content management system is a system providing a collection of procedures used to manage work flow in a collaborative environment. These procedures can be manual or computer-based...
behind A List Apart
A List Apart
A List Apart is a webzine for web designers. It covers various topics of interest and advocates the use of web standards in the design process. Regular articles are written by contributing authors who are not part of the editorial team....
. Additionally, he has made educational screencast
Screencast
A screencast is a digital recording of computer screen output, also known as a video screen capture, often containing audio narration. The term screencast compares with the related term screenshot; whereas screenshot is a picture of a computer screen, a screencast is essentially a movie of the...
s through PeepCode.
Benjamin has appeared on the Fox News
Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel , often called Fox News, is a cable and satellite television news channel owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of News Corporation...
program Strategy Room - Gadgets and Games multiple times to discuss various topics.
Benjamin holds a B.A. in Technical Writing with a Computer Science focus from the University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida, commonly referred to as UCF, is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida, United States...
.