James Stephaniuk is a seasoned software engineering manager with 12 years of experience building full-stack web applications, data-driven systems, and machine learning solutions. Based in Victoria, BC, he has progressed from hands-on developer and GIS specialist to staff engineer and manager roles at Generac, applying deep Python expertise alongside Golang, JavaScript, and cloud/DevOps practices. His background in geospatial analysis and automation at government and research organizations gives him a practical edge in designing robust data pipelines and mapping workflows. He consistently drives delivery improvements—evidenced by accelerating map report production through workflow automation—and mentors teams to translate complex domain requirements into reliable, production-ready systems. Comfortable across databases, backend services, and ML tooling, he brings a blend of technical breadth and client-facing experience from his years as an independent web developer. Colleagues rely on him for pragmatic engineering leadership that balances shipping features with maintainable architecture.
12 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree Geography and GIS - Co-op designation, Bachelor's Degree Geography and GIS - Co-op designation at University of Victoria
Contributions:8 PRs, 9 pushes, 4 branches in 3 years 1 month
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James Stephaniuk - Software Engineering Manager at Generac