Eric Durbin
About Eric Durbin
Eric Durbin is a GIS Application Developer with extensive experience in software development and engineering. He has worked for various companies, including Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance, where he has been developing GIS applications since 2019.
Work at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance
Eric Durbin has been employed at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance as a GIS Application Developer since 2019. In this role, he develops GIS applications that enhance the operational efficiency of the organization. His work focuses on creating scalable web applications, contributing to the robustness of GIS solutions. Durbin's expertise allows him to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions within the GIS domain. He utilizes both agile and waterfall methodologies to ensure the successful delivery of GIS projects.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance, Eric Durbin held various positions in software development. He worked as a Software Developer at Ready Wireless for five months in 2016 and spent two years at Iteris, Inc. from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Senior Java Engineer at CDS Global, Inc. for one year from 2016 to 2017. His earlier experience includes roles as a Java Developer at Iteris, Inc. from 2010 to 2012 and as a Software Engineer at SHAZAM Network - ITS, Inc. for nine months in 2012.
Educational Background
Eric Durbin has a solid educational foundation in business and technology. He studied at AIB College of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from 2007 to 2009. He also obtained an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Programming from the same institution between 2002 and 2004. Earlier, he attended Iowa Central Community College, achieving a certification in Computer Aided Drafting from 2000 to 2001. His education has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in software development and GIS.
Military Service and Early Career
Eric Durbin served in the US Army as an Administrative Support Specialist and Retention NCO from 1996 to 2004. His military career spanned eight years, during which he was part of the 949th Medical Detachment. Following his military service, he transitioned to various technical roles, including a Technical Support Representative at Caleris and an Administrative Support Assistant at the US Department of Defense.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Eric Durbin possesses expertise in creating scalable web applications and translating complex business requirements into technical solutions. His experience includes a strong background in both agile and waterfall methodologies, which supports the successful delivery of GIS projects. His technical skills are essential for enhancing the operational efficiency of the GIS applications he develops at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance.