Ian Jungmann
About Ian Jungmann
Ian Jungmann is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in backend development, particularly in Java REST APIs. He has worked for several companies, including Sabre Corporation, Hedera Hashgraph, and Pieces, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Current Role at Pieces
Ian Jungmann serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Pieces, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on backend development, particularly in Java REST APIs. He collaborates with other engineers and teams to enhance processes and systems, address technical debt, and evaluate the impact of his work on cross-functional teams. His commitment to designing with the future in mind is evident in his advocacy for effective REST endpoints and data structures.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Ian Jungmann accumulated extensive experience in software development across various companies. He worked at Hedera Hashgraph as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022. Before that, he held multiple positions at Sabre Corporation, including Contributor Software Developer and Associate Software Developer, from 2014 to 2017. He also served as a Senior Software Engineer at Spireon from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to backend development and system improvements.
Education and Academic Background
Ian Jungmann earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Arlington, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. During his time at the university, he also gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant from 2012 to 2014. This role involved supporting students and assisting in the delivery of course material, which contributed to his foundational knowledge in software engineering.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Ian Jungmann possesses a diverse skill set in software engineering, with a specialization in backend development. He has experience with build tools such as Gradle and Maven, and he has worked with messaging services like Kafka and RabbitMQ. His database expertise includes MySQL, Postgres, Elasticsearch, Redis, and Mongo. Additionally, he has a basic understanding of Golang and has written scripts in Python. Ian emphasizes the importance of documentation and writing code that is efficient, maintainable, and readable.
Team Collaboration and Methodologies
Ian Jungmann has experience working in both scrum and kanban teams. He has served as a scrum master during a transition phase, demonstrating his leadership and organizational skills. He prioritizes team success and actively collaborates with project managers during requirements analysis. His approach includes consistent communication with other engineers to improve workflows and ensure that development aligns with overall project goals.