Glaser is passionate about building tools for lighting design. He has interests in lighting science, technology, application; as well as in cognition, math at work, human-factors, and computer science.

After getting engineering degrees in Computer Science (BS Columbia, MEng Cornell), Glaser studied architectural lighting at UC Berkeley receiving a MS in Architecture and interdisciplinary PhD. Glaser’s research was funded by the California Institute of Energy Efficiency, University of California Energy Institute, and the IES Lucas Memorial Scholarship.

Dan leads LightStanza’s R+D efforts, recognized by Innovation Grants by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Glaser is a vegetarian, and doesn’t own a car because he has to save all his money to support his summer watermelon habit. He enjoys riding his fold-up bike between meetings and to and from airports.

AJ received her bachelor’s and master’s degree in architectural engineering from Penn State. AJ spent seven years as an award winning lighting designer and photometric software user, constantly irked by software limitations. In less than a year after using LightStanza as a designer, AJ decided the best contribution to the industry would be to work with LightStanza to spread the software far and wide. Fortunately, Dan agreed, and created a role for her. When not preaching the gospel of lighting software or lighting controls, you can find AJ fruitlessly toiling in her yard, cycling, or rereading the latest Brandon Sanderson novel.

Mike received his PhD in astrophysics from the University of Wyoming and has observed supermassive black holes with some of the largest telescopes in the world. But his favorite part of research was writing code, so he decided to take his problem solving, computing and physics skills to LightStanza where environmentalism plays a central role in design. He enjoys hiking, playing guitar, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and their dog Moose.

Matt is an enthusiastic advocate of lighting design and the tools that enable it. After completing the illumination engineering program at the University of Colorado he enjoyed a fulfilling stay in luminaire manufacturing and design before entering the world of lighting software developing several well-known programs. With LightStanza, he primarily focuses his efforts towards evangelizing the next-generation of lighting software, driven by a clear vision to nudge the lighting industry towards a more efficient and technologically advanced trajectory. In his free time, he enjoys cheering on the Denver Broncos and skiing too fast.

Sean received his BS in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder where he discovered his passion for datacenter scale computing and software development. While he decided to choose computer science as a degree, the fields of mathematics and physics were always of great interest. Faced with the opportunity to weave together the three domains, he hopped on his bike and pedaled straight to LightStanza. He is an avid analog audiophile, espresso enthusiast, biker, and patron of all thrift stores great and small.

Tessa holds a degree in Graphic Design with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Colorado State University. Her primary focus within marketing and design is leveraging artistic communication to help brands achieve strategic goals and connect meaningfully with users. Intrigued by LightStanza’s seamless blend of design, sustainability, and software technology, she brings her creative toolkit to help the team effectively communicate the power of next-generation lighting analysis. When she’s not creating, Tessa enjoys spending time outdoors camping, hitting the slopes on her skis, playing guitar, or line dancing.

With a degree in Business Management, May has blossomed into a passionate virtual assistant freelancer over the past five years. This experience opened her eyes to technology’s incredible impact on streamlining business operations. While lighting software might seem like a new frontier, she’s particularly interested in its potential to optimize office spaces. This goes beyond just functionality; she’s intrigued by how it can improve energy use. Her business studies also instilled a strong sense of environmental responsibility, and LightStanza’s commitment to sustainable design is a big draw for her. Even though lighting software might seem like a fresh start, her skillset and values align perfectly with LightStanza’s goals. She enjoys spending weekends in nature with her family, whether it’s relaxing at the beach or embarking on a road trip adventure. She also unwinds with her favorite hobbies: singing and cooking.

Willis received his BS in Software Engineering from Iowa State University. At school, Willis always enjoyed problems that required him to think outside the box and come up with unique solutions. When he heard about the types of problems being solved at LightStanza, he knew he wanted to be a part of the company. Outside of work, Willis likes to go camping, hiking, skiing, rock climbing, attend trivia nights, read sci-fi/fantasy novels, and play multi-hour long board games.