Eric Szmyt
About Eric Szmyt
Eric Szmyt is a Senior Client Technology Manager at Alight Solutions in the Greater Chicago Area, with a diverse background in IT management and software development.
Current Position at Alight Solutions
Eric Szmyt currently holds the position of Senior Client Technology Manager at Alight Solutions, based in the Greater Chicago Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing client technology solutions, ensuring optimal performance and integration with client systems. His work involves managing technology deployment and maintaining high standards for client satisfaction.
Past Roles and Experience
Eric Szmyt has had extensive experience in technology management and systems analysis. Before his current role, he served as a Senior Contract System Analyst at HCSC / Inspirant Group from 2018 to 2019 in the Greater Chicago Area. Prior to that, he was a Senior IT Manager at Alight Solutions from 2017 to 2018, following its transition from AonHewitt, in Lincolnshire, IL. He also held the position of IT Portfolio Manager at Aon Hewitt from 2015 to 2017 and worked as a Technical Architect/Sr Application Development Technical Lead at the same company from 2009 to 2015. His earlier career includes a role as CICS Middleware Technical Architect at Hewitt Associates from 2006 to 2009.
Educational Background
Eric Szmyt has an established academic background in linguistics and computer science. He earned a Master of Arts in Linguistics from the University of Chicago and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Russian from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Additionally, he obtained certification in Computer Science from DePaul University, and further specialized studies include CICS at IBM, Linguistics at Lancaster University, and Russian at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.
Technical Skills and Proficiency
Eric Szmyt possesses a diverse skill set that includes both mainframe and modern programming languages such as COBOL, CICS, Java, and JavaScript. He has substantial experience with various software development methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum. His tool proficiency encompasses Jenkins, JIRA, WebEx, Lync, and Citrix. Eric is also proficient in front-end technologies like HTML and CSS, as well as back-end technologies including SQL Server and DB2. Additionally, he is skilled in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, OneNote, and Visio.
Expertise in Software Development and Analysis
Eric Szmyt has significant expertise in business analysis and requirements gathering, integral to the software development lifecycle (SDLC). He is experienced in debugging and quality assurance processes, ensuring that software solutions meet high standards of quality and reliability. His background in mentoring and developing teams to create innovative and effective software solutions demonstrates his leadership and collaborative skills within professional environments.