Jon Hartzler
About Jon Hartzler
Jon Hartzler is a Senior Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience in software development, specializing in back-end web development and integration work. He has a strong background in Ruby on Rails, GatsbyJS, and ElasticSearch, and currently works at Brightside after a notable tenure at the University of Notre Dame.
Work at Brightside Health
Jon Hartzler has been employed at Brightside Health as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in software development to contribute to the company's projects. His focus includes back-end web development, leveraging technologies such as Ruby on Rails and integrating various systems. Hartzler's work involves collaboration with diverse teams, applying agile methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Jon Hartzler earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Goshen College, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. His educational background laid the foundation for his over 20 years of experience in software development. Hartzler specializes in back-end web development and has a strong focus on test-driven development. He is proficient in technologies such as Ruby on Rails, GatsbyJS, ElasticSearch, AWS services, Node.js, and Python.
Background
Before joining Brightside Health, Jon Hartzler worked at the University of Notre Dame as a Lead Software Engineer from 2013 to 2022, where he gained significant experience in software development. He also served as a Software Contractor at Haiku Learning Systems, Inc. from 2011 to 2013. Throughout his career, he has been part of collaborative development teams and has experience in managing all aspects of the software development life cycle.
Professional Experience
Jon Hartzler has over 12 years of experience specifically working with Ruby on Rails, focusing on back-end web development. He has been involved in creating web applications and integrating legacy data systems. His ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders has been a key asset in gathering requirements and ensuring project alignment. Hartzler has worked in various agile environments, contributing to the success of numerous development projects.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jon Hartzler has demonstrated a commitment to lifelong learning and improving his coding practices. He is recognized for writing simple and straightforward code, which enhances maintainability and collaboration within development teams. His extensive experience and specialization in integration work have positioned him as a knowledgeable resource in the software development field.