Steve Garncarz

Customer-Focused, Results-Driven, Fullstack Java Developer

Consistent record of exceeding expectations and leading colleagues to deliver quality, timely software solutions to business problems.

Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills with extensive experience in full project lifecycle. Expertise includes project management, database design, and software implementation. Known for excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Technical Skills

Java, Angular, Springboot Micro Services, ReST API, Kafka, AWS, IBM MQ, Hibernate, JSON, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Postgres, Tomcat, JBoss, Android, SSL/TLS, JPA, JSSE, Git, UML, HTML, CSS, Perl, Maven, Jenkins, Shell scripting, Activiti BPMN, Jira, MS Office

Work Experience

JP Morgan Chase, Chicago, IL (2023 - present)

Software Engineer III

• Enhanced existing Java Springboot micro service application for credit monitoring.
• Designed and implemented credit process task allocation algorythm to distrubute work based on Credit Analyst expertise

SolvingIT, Chicago, IL (2019 - 2023)

Senior Software Consultant

• Developed Java Springboot micro service applications in AWS for EDI document processing and order tracking.
• Managed agile, cross-location development team, setting priorities and balancing customer features with product improvement activities.
• Implemented ReST APIs for liquidation order processing feature.

Motorola Solutions, Inc., Schaumburg, IL (2002 - 2019)

Senior Software Engineer, Secure Products Group

• Developed mission-critical, secure, Android communication applications and libraries in Java.
• Led team responsible for custom JSSE implementation utilizing cryptographic hardware.
• Created extensive test suite, preventing 3 hardware-specific defects from escaping testing phase.

Senior Software Engineer, Private Radio Network Management

• Developed network management application for first responder communication system.
• Utilized Java Spring Framework, Hibernate, and Postgres to develop 3-tier (MVC) application.
• Reduced backlog of legacy product defects from over 400 to 0 in 6-month period.

Motorola Polska, Krakow, Poland

Senior Software Engineer, Ex-Patriot Assignment

• Led transition of development to a remote team.
• Trained engineers on Java coding standards and established procedures for coordinated development.
• Transitioned all application development to staff in Poland while hitting all previously established project milestones.

Education

MS, Computer Science, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

BS, Computer Science, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL