Cory Skowronek
About Cory Skowronek
Cory Skowronek is a Senior Data Platform Developer at Campspot in Denver, Colorado, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in computer science and physics, and he specializes in optimizing data platforms and improving system integration.
Work at Campspot
Cory Skowronek has been employed at Campspot as a Senior Data Platform Developer since 2021. In this role, he has played a significant part in transitioning the company's data platform to utilize modern technologies such as Airflow, Snowflake, and DBT. This transition has enhanced the flexibility and scalability of the data infrastructure. Cory has also designed an extensible architecture for integrating the Campspot platform with various CRM systems, including Mailchimp and Salesforce. His contributions have focused on improving the maintainability and reliability of data processes.
Previous Experience at Gorilla Group
Before joining Campspot, Cory worked at Gorilla Group as a Senior Java Developer from 2020 to 2021. During his time there, he focused on developing robust Java applications and contributed to various projects that improved the efficiency of data handling and reporting. His experience at Gorilla Group laid the groundwork for his current role, where he continues to apply his Java expertise in data platform development.
Education and Expertise
Cory Skowronek studied Computer Science at Eastern Michigan University from 2012 to 2015. He also attended Michigan Technological University, where he studied Physics from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of technology and data management. Cory's expertise includes Java coding practices, ETL pipeline optimization, and machine learning model prototyping using tools such as Apache Spark and Quarkus.
Technical Achievements
Cory has made notable contributions to data management and reporting efficiency. He eliminated regular data inconsistencies in ETL pipelines by implementing industry-standard Java coding practices. Additionally, he consolidated multiple report-generation systems into a single service, which improved maintainability and scalability. His optimization efforts in SQL query design reduced the memory footprint of financial report generation by 80% and execution time by 30%.
Professional Development and Knowledge Sharing
Cory has actively participated in knowledge sharing within his organization. He has presented on topics such as code documentation, object-oriented design, and architecture diagramming during company-wide Lunch & Learns. He also established documentation standards for code, schema, and features, which facilitate easier maintenance and onboarding for developers.