Chuck Ferrick
About Chuck Ferrick
Chuck Ferrick is a Senior Application Architect with extensive experience in software development and system architecture. He has worked at HighMark since 2009 and previously held positions at Dominion and PNC Financial Services Group, contributing to various enterprise-level projects and security implementations.
Work at Highmark
Chuck Ferrick has been employed at Highmark since 2009, where he serves as a Senior Application Architect. In this role, he has contributed to various projects that enhance application development and integration within the organization. His responsibilities include designing and implementing software solutions that improve operational efficiency and user experience.
Previous Experience at Dominion
Prior to his tenure at Highmark, Chuck Ferrick worked at Dominion as a System Architect from 1996 to 2006. During this decade-long period, he was involved in the design and implementation of systems that supported the company's operational needs. His experience at Dominion laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in application architecture.
Education and Expertise
Chuck Ferrick holds two degrees from Point Park University. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E) from 1983 to 1987 and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.S.C.M.P.S) from 1991 to 1995. His educational background provides him with a solid understanding of both engineering principles and computer science, which he applies in his professional roles.
Technical Contributions
Throughout his career, Chuck Ferrick has made significant technical contributions. He created a custom LDAP framework using SpringLDAP, which is implemented enterprise-wide. Additionally, he developed a custom AngularJS and Angular Starter/Bootstrap application to ensure a consistent user interface for employees and contractors. His work also includes developing embedded applications for data capture from remote devices using C/C++ with embedded Linux.
Security and Application Development
Chuck Ferrick has implemented Enterprise OAuth2 Security patterns to enhance security protocols within applications. He has built various Spring Boot applications for both internal use and B2B client interactions. Furthermore, he completed a GO Lang Starter workspace and developed numerous REST services, showcasing his versatility in application development and security.