About Our Founder
Meet Barry S. Stahl, Founder and Principal Engineer, the driving force behind AZNerds' commitment to engineering excellence and community leadership.
Barry S. Stahl
Founder & Principal Engineer, AZNerds.net
30+ Years of .NET Software Engineering Excellence
Professional Excellence
Barry S. Stahl brings over 30 years of experience as a .NET Software Engineer to his role as Principal Engineer for AZNerds.net. Since the mid-1980s, he has specialized in creating robust business solutions for enterprise customers, building systems that protect both customers and developers' peace of mind.
His extensive experience spans the evolution of software engineering, from the early days of enterprise computing through today's AI-driven development landscape. Barry's deep understanding of both legacy systems and cutting-edge technologies makes him uniquely qualified to guide teams through complex technical challenges and digital transformations.
Community Leadership
Barry has been a cornerstone of Phoenix's technology community for decades. He plays a leadership role in the Valley's .NET User Groups, where he has mentored countless developers and fostered collaboration within the local tech ecosystem. His commitment to knowledge sharing and community building has made him a respected figure among Arizona's software engineering professionals.
Through his leadership in user groups, international conference speaking, and mentoring initiatives, Barry has helped shape the careers of numerous developers while promoting best practices in software engineering both locally and globally.
Civic Engagement & Personal Interests
Beyond his professional achievements, Barry has been involved in Election Integrity Activism and remains committed to civic responsibility and democratic processes when opportunities arise. This engagement reflects his broader dedication to using technology and expertise to serve the community.
When not working on technology projects or community initiatives, Barry enjoys following baseball and hockey, and spending quality time with his family. These interests help maintain the work-life balance that he advocates for in the teams he supports.
Deep Arizona Roots
A Phoenix resident for over 40 years, Barry has witnessed and contributed to the tremendous growth of Arizona's technology sector. His long-standing presence in the community provides him with unique insights into the local business landscape and the challenges facing Arizona-based technology companies.
This deep connection to Arizona allows Barry and AZNerds to offer not just technical expertise, but also local market knowledge and established relationships within the Phoenix business community.
Technical Focus Areas
Barry's technical expertise spans multiple domains, with particular depth in areas that directly impact software quality and team productivity. His approach emphasizes building maintainable, reliable systems that serve both immediate needs and long-term business goals.
Test-Driven Development
Championing TDD methodologies and unit testing practices that improve code quality and reduce technical debt.
AI & Machine Learning
Exploring LLMs, embeddings, optimization algorithms, and practical AI integration strategies for development teams.
Microservices Architecture
Designing event-driven architectures and distributed systems that scale effectively and maintain reliability.
Software Engineering Practices
Promoting design patterns, best practices, and methodologies that help teams build better software faster.
Areas of Expertise
Enterprise Solutions
Three decades of experience building robust business solutions for enterprise customers, with a focus on reliability and maintainability.
.NET Engineering
Deep expertise in .NET technologies and Microsoft development stack, with experience spanning multiple generations of the platform.
System Reliability
Specializes in building self-healing systems that minimize after-hours emergencies and protect both customers and developers.
Community Leadership
Proven track record in leading developer communities, mentoring teams, and fostering collaboration in the Phoenix tech ecosystem.
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