Justin Gottschalk is a Senior Staff Engineer and Principal Engineer specializing in Reliability Strategies at IBM, where he leverages his extensive expertise in web application development to drive innovative solutions within the Maximo Application Suite. With a strong foundation in the Software Development Life Cycle...
Justin Gottschalk is a Senior Staff Engineer and Principal Engineer specializing in Reliability Strategies at IBM, where he leverages his extensive expertise in web application development to drive innovative solutions within the Maximo Application Suite. With a strong foundation in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Justin excels in process improvement and team building, fostering an environment where collaboration leads to exceptional product delivery. His recent achievement of integrating his team’s product into the Maximo Application Suite within just six months following IBM's acquisition is a testament to his strategic vision and technical acumen.
In his current role, Justin focuses on enhancing system reliability and performance through meticulous database design, utilizing Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) to achieve optimal second normal form. His proficiency in Spring Boot API development and Spring Security ensures robust and secure applications, while his adeptness with PostgreSQL allows for efficient query optimization and seamless migrations using Liquibase. Furthermore, Justin's skills in containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes enable scalable and resilient deployment strategies.
Justin's technical toolkit is complemented by his expertise in modern frameworks and tools such as Sequelize.js, Terraform, and Maven, positioning him as a versatile leader in the software development landscape. His passion for delivering high-quality web applications and his commitment to continuous improvement not only enhance team dynamics but also significantly contribute to the overall success of IBM's projects. As he continues to navigate the complexities of reliability strategies, Justin remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the tech industry.
