Robert Szatko
About Robert Szatko
Robert Szatko is an IT Application Architect at Alight Solutions with extensive experience in software development and system analysis.
Current Position at Alight Solutions
Robert Szatko currently serves as an IT Application Architect at Alight Solutions. In this role, he is responsible for designing and documenting APIs using the OpenAPI Specification (OAS 3.0). He creates Spring Boot microservices using JAVA, which are deployed as Docker containers. Robert collaborates with third-party vendors to define requirements for designing and consuming their APIs.
Previous Roles at Alight Solutions and Aon Hewitt
Prior to his current role, Robert Szatko worked at Alight Solutions as a Senior Application Developer Technical Lead from 2017 to 2020. Before joining Alight Solutions, he held the same title at Aon Hewitt from 2016 to 2017. From 2008 to 2016, he served at Aon Hewitt as a Senior Developer Analyst, significantly contributing to the firm's technological advancements in the Greater Chicago Area.
Early Career at Hewitt Associates
Robert Szatko began his professional journey at Hewitt Associates, where he served as a Setup Configuration Analyst from 2006 to 2007 and later as a System Analyst from 2007 to 2008. These roles helped him gain fundamental experience in systems analysis and setup configuration, laying the groundwork for his later achievements in application development and architecture.
Educational Background
Robert Szatko graduated from DeVry University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology in 2006. His academic training provided a strong foundation in computer engineering principles, which he has effectively applied throughout his career in various technical roles.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Robert Szatko's technical expertise spans several key areas including JAVA development, COBOL coding for software layers that communicate with DB2 databases, and creating SQL queries for analytical purposes. He engages in software development using agile methodology, and his experience includes providing top-level support for system defects, mentoring team members, and designing solutions that span multiple systems. He also incorporates analytics and reporting for web platforms through Google Analytics and specialized logging to generate reports.