Nathan Sasek
About Nathan Sasek
Nathan Sasek is an Engineering Manager at Patriot Software, LLC, where he focuses on enhancing application security and managing vendor partnerships. He has extensive experience in software engineering and application architecture, having previously held positions at ITEL Laboratories, Core & Main, and Scottrade.
Work at Patriot Software
Nathan Sasek serves as an Engineering Manager at Patriot Software, LLC, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he collaborates with the Information Security team to prioritize and remediate application vulnerabilities. His efforts contribute to enhancing the security posture of the company's applications, ensuring that they meet industry standards for safety and reliability.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering Management
Before joining Patriot Software, Nathan worked as a Software Engineering Manager at ITEL Laboratories, Inc. from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he provided strategic guidance on vendor selection through comprehensive RFI analysis and scorecard evaluations. This role involved ensuring optimal vendor partnerships that aligned with the company's operational goals.
Career Background in Application Architecture
Nathan has extensive experience in application architecture, having served as the Lead Application Architect at Core & Main from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, he played a key role in the architectural design and implementation of various features, including a mobile check deposit feature that achieved a 95% adoption rate. This initiative significantly reduced employee travel time and processed tens of millions of dollars in customer payments.
Education and Academic Background
Nathan Sasek earned a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. His studies spanned from 1998 to 2002, providing him with a solid foundation in information systems and technology management.
Notable Achievements in Software Development
Throughout his career, Nathan has contributed to significant projects that have had a measurable impact on operational efficiency. Notably, he was involved in the design and implementation of a credit card processing feature that saved approximately 1 million dollars annually in processing fees. This feature also improved the customer checkout experience in branch locations.