Mike Costarella
About Mike Costarella
Mike Costarella is a Senior Software Engineer and Lead Developer at Signet Jewelers, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in software development, having held various roles at multiple companies over the years, including ServiceLink, Brulant, Inc., and CBOSS, Inc.
Current Role at Signet Jewelers
Mike Costarella serves as a Senior Software Engineer and Lead Developer at Signet Jewelers, a position he has held since 2019. He is based in Fairlawn, Ohio, United States. In this role, he is responsible for developing software solutions tailored to the jewelry industry, leveraging his extensive experience in application development.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Mike Costarella held various roles in software engineering. He worked at ServiceLink as a Senior Software Engineer for five months in 2018, and at Matco Tools as a Senior Software Engineer for 11 months from 2016 to 2017. His experience also includes positions at CBOSS, Inc. as a Software Product Architect from 2011 to 2015, and at Penske Logistics as a Senior Systems Analyst from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Mike Costarella studied Computer Science & Engineering at Wright State University, where he earned a Master of Science degree from 1988 to 1991. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science & Mathematics from Bowling Green State University, completed from 1982 to 1986. Additionally, he has expertise in ORM data modeling and web service construction using n-tier web technologies.
Technical Skills and Tools
Mike Costarella has extensive experience with various technical tools and platforms. He utilizes Azure Service Bus Queues, Web Jobs, and Azure Functions in application development. His proficiency extends to project management and collaboration tools such as Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence. He has also implemented SendGrid email client service and EPPlus spreadsheet tool in his projects.
Career Timeline
Mike Costarella's career spans several notable positions in the software engineering field. He worked as a Senior Consultant at Brulant, Inc. from 2005 to 2008, and as a Subcontractor at American Greetings in 2011. His earlier roles include Senior Programmer Analyst at Progressive Insurance from 1992 to 1994 and various consulting positions at companies like Safeguard Properties and Lydon Solutions.