Josef Hartsough

Full Stack Software Engineer at Stone Plastics & Manufacturing

"First, solve the problem. Then, write the code." — John Johnson

Currently

Learning
Rust & Scalable System Design

Experience

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Stone Plastics & Manufacturing · 2021 - Present

As a full-stack engineer at Stone Plastics & Manufacturing, I am responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mission-critical software systems that streamline our day-to-day operations. My work spans everything from production scheduling and forecasting to developing custom integrations and building tools that directly impact both internal teams and customer-facing applications.

Junior Web Developer

One Stop INC · 2020 - 2021

As a Junior Web Developer, I worked on transitioning a legacy eCommerce platform from PHP to Django, improving performance, scalability, and user experience. My focus was on modernizing the tech stack, optimizing backend performance, and improving front-end interactions, moving away from jQuery to newer, more efficient technologies.

Senior Credit Assistance Specialist

One Stop INC · 2017 - 2020

As a Senior Credit Assistance Specialist, I worked in a fast-paced environment where I was responsible for managing over 500 customer accounts, handling complex billing issues, and implementing new processes to improve efficiency. I developed advanced Excel tools, including powerful macros and dashboards, to automate repetitive tasks and track key financial metrics.

Marine

United States Marine Corps · 2012 - 2016

During my service in the United States Marine Corps, I was honored to serve as a small unit leader and earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for my leadership in challenging environments. I was entrusted with high-stakes responsibilities and tasks.

Projects

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Real-time dashboard for tracking github actions, runners, jobs, etc

ReactRedisPostgreSQLPythonFastAPICeleryAWS

Real-time dashboard for tracking World of Warcraft Live Auctions

ReactRedisPostgreSQLPythonFastAPIAWS

Education

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science · 2017 - 2021

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC)

General Education · 2016 - 2017

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