Cory Hrycko
About Cory Hrycko
Cory Hrycko is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in full stack development and project management. He has worked for various companies, including Podium and Clarus R+D, and has a background in psychology and sociology.
Current Role at Podium
Cory Hrycko serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Podium, a position he has held since 2021. He works remotely and is involved in various software development projects. His responsibilities include architecting solutions and implementing technologies that enhance the company's product offerings.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Cory has extensive experience in software development, having worked at Clarus R+D as a Laravel/React Full Stack Developer and later as a Senior Software Engineer. He also held positions at Hondros Education Group as a PHP Full Stack Developer and at Revel IT as a PHP Application Developer. His roles involved collaborating with colleagues across different experience levels and contributing to project completions within tight timelines.
Background in Logistics and Customer Service
Before his career in software engineering, Cory worked in logistics and customer service. He served as a Logistics Coordinator and Logistics Account Executive at Total Quality Logistics. Additionally, he gained customer service experience at Mac's Convenience Stores Inc. and Best Buy, where he held various roles including Customer Service Agent and Connections Sales Consultant.
Educational Qualifications
Cory holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Sociology from Muskingum University, where he studied attitudes and group identities from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education at Ball State University, earning a Master's in Social Psychology with a focus on HR and Leadership Development from 2013 to 2016.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Cory has a strong technical background, utilizing a variety of technologies such as Elixir/Phoenix, React/GraphQL, and AWS Transfer Family. He has experience with CI/CD tools and has engaged in implementing encryption processes within automation pipelines. His work includes determining Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and solving cross-team issues.