Stefan Rusek is a seasoned software engineer and leader with 16+ years of experience delivering scalable, fault-tolerant web applications and distributed systems. As Senior Staff Engineer at Taskrabbit, he guides cross-functional teams to craft holistic digital solutions for companies and makers of all sizes. He also runs Ergon Labs as a software services founder, specializing in strategy, use-case development, process simplification, and database optimization, while presiding over Rusek Ministries Inc. as president. Stefan's earlier roles include architecting pluggable content pipelines and fault-tolerant infrastructures at Cheezburger, and building scalable back-ends at Fog Creek, demonstrating a consistent track record of reliability, automation, and autonomy for distributed teams. Based in South Carolina, he blends hands-on full-stack capability with leadership, mentorship, and a passion for helping craftsmen leverage digital tools—evidenced by his hobbies in woodworking and farming that inform a practical, maker-first mindset.
17 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
BS, Physics, Computer Science, Overall GPA 3.9, Physics GPA 3.8, and Computer Science GPA 4.0 on a 4.0 scale, BS, Physics, Computer Science, Overall GPA 3.9, Physics GPA 3.8, and Computer Science GPA 4.0 on a 4.0 scale at Middle Tennessee State University
Physics and Computer Science, Physics and Computer Science at Southern Adventist University
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Stefan Rusek - Senior Staff Engineer at Ergon Labs