Walter Kacynski
About Walter Kacynski
Walter Kacynski is a Senior IT Server Engineer with 18 years of experience at Auto-Owners Insurance in Lansing, Michigan. He specializes in process automation, high availability environments, and utilizes various middleware stacks and open-source tools in his work.
Current Role at Auto-Owners Insurance
Walter Kacynski has been serving as a Senior IT Server Engineer at Auto-Owners Insurance since 2006. In this role, he focuses on process automation to improve system consistency and efficiency. He employs open-source tools such as Jenkins to streamline operations. His expertise includes working with middleware stacks like WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Message Broker, and WebSphere MQ, which are essential for managing complex web applications.
Previous Experience at Auto-Owners Insurance
Before his current position, Walter Kacynski worked as an Application Programmer at Auto-Owners Insurance from 2004 to 2006. During this two-year tenure, he contributed to various projects that enhanced the company's IT infrastructure and application performance. His experience in this role laid the groundwork for his advancement to a senior engineering position.
Internship Experience at Howmet
Walter Kacynski completed a summer internship at Howmet in 2003, where he gained practical experience in the IT field for three months. This internship provided him with foundational skills and insights into the industry, contributing to his professional development.
Educational Background at Ferris State University
Walter Kacynski studied at Ferris State University from 2000 to 2004, where he focused on Business and achieved a Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree. This educational background equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in IT and software development.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Walter Kacynski specializes in designing and planning high availability environments for web applications. He works with a variety of operating systems, including z/OS, Linux, and Windows. His strong ability to quickly learn new technologies enables him to adapt to changing business and IT requirements effectively.