Meet Eric Grunzke

Leading teams that solve real-world problems with scalable, maintainable software solutions.

Senior Software Engineer passionate about collaboration, clean code, and automation.

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Experience

Employment History

Senior Software Engineer - Concentrix (2016 – Present)

  • Led architecture and development for a team of 8 engineers
  • Mentored multiple junior developers who grew into key contributors
  • Championed Agile practices, enabling daily production deployments
  • Designed scalable back-end architecture, including REST APIs, microservices, job queuing, and database schemas
  • Created drop-in replacement for subscription software, saving $500k annually
  • Prototyped multiple generative AI solutions for existing business challenges

Software Engineer - CA Nimsoft (2012 – 2016)

  • Sole maintainer of Automatic Configuration Engine: code responsible for configuring monitors for customers with up to 50,000 devices
  • Developed customer facing REST API
  • Delivered code on Windows, Linux, and Solaris
  • Maintained MySQL, SQL Server, and Oracle databases
  • Updated manual make builds to automated maven builds
  • Created and promoted adoption of Continuous Integration server
  • Participated in both Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies

Project Manager - Terraframe (2010 – 2011)

  • Chosen for strong written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Gathered requirements from international client
  • Managed billing and tickets for 3 engineers
  • Continued with all responsibilities as engineer

Junior Software Engineer - Terraframe (2006 – 2011)

  • Performed full stack design and development
  • Created scripts for project lifecycle management
  • Designed framework to generate, compile, and load code at runtime
  • Implemented custom Java classloader to support partial reloading on live applications
  • Wrote integration tests across stack with multiple supported databases (Postgres, Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server)
About

About Eric

I enjoy writing code that solves real-world problems and automates complex tasks. I balance pragmatism with a future-focused approach to design, prioritizing readable and maintainable code.

With expertise in back-end systems, I design robust, scalable solutions that adapt to evolving requirements and handle high volumes reliably. I strive to maximize team potential through collaboration and clear communication.

Portfolio

Personal Projects

Storybox (2018)

A Raspberry Pi with RFID reader for my kids to select audio stories. Syncs with OneDrive for offline listening and uses MPD for control via mobile device.

Garage Door Sensor + Opener (2024)

Uses an ESP32 with an ultrasonic sensor to detect and manage garage door states. Includes a web interface routed through Nginx for remote access.

Contact

Get in Touch

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