Summary
Jonathan Hartwell is a Senior Software Engineer with 14 years of professional experience, currently building production systems at Guaranteed Rate after roles in healthcare tech and finance. He holds a Master's in Computer Science from DePaul University and combines deep .NET expertise with a practical, get-things-done approach to shipping software quickly and iteratively. Owner of a micro-ISV, he launched Breakneck Install, a Windows installer authoring product, demonstrating entrepreneurial instincts and product delivery beyond day-to-day engineering. Jonathan is passionate about programming language design and implementation, and treats learning as a daily habit—absorbing new concepts rapidly and applying them pragmatically. Based in Plainfield, Illinois, he brings a mix of hands-on coding, contract experience, and product-building that helps bridge implementation detail with customer-facing outcomes.
14 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master's Degree, Computer Science, Master's Degree, Computer Science at DePaul University
A.A, A.A at College of DuPage
B.S, Economics, B.S, Economics at Northern Illinois University