Orion Kostival
About Orion Kostival
Orion Kostival is a Senior Software Engineer and Engineering Manager at Pie Insurance in Denver, Colorado. He has extensive experience in software development, having worked in various roles at multiple companies since 2011, and holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science.
Current Role at Pie Insurance
Orion Kostival serves as the Engineering Manager at Pie Insurance, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and leads a team of software engineers in Denver, Colorado. His responsibilities include managing software development projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Previous Work Experience
Orion Kostival has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career at TraceGains, Inc. as a Systems Developer from 2011 to 2013. He then held positions at Bridgepoint Education, IHS, Bio-Techne, and Allegion, PLC, where he progressed from Software Developer to Senior Full Stack Software Engineer and Lead Software Engineer. Notably, he returned to Pie Insurance as a Staff Engineer before advancing to his current managerial role.
Educational Background
Orion Kostival studied at Colorado School of Mines, where he earned a degree in Computer Science from 2009 to 2013, graduating with highest honors. Prior to that, he attended Penn State University for Mechanical Engineering from 2008 to 2009. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in both engineering principles and computer science.
Technical Expertise
Orion Kostival possesses extensive expertise in several technical areas, including Cloud Development, Microservice Architectures, DevOps, Application Security, Full-Stack Development, and Databases. His skills enable him to excel in the design and implementation of enterprise-grade software solutions, contributing to the success of the projects he undertakes.