Stephen Castro-Starkey (he/him)
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Anton Mostovoy
Stephen was instrumental to 2 teams overcoming a lot fear to meet an organizational need and proceed to deliver a big project on a tight deadline. His skills helped shine the light on the toxic individual causing the issue in a direct and clear way that resolved the tension that was simmering for many weeks.
Jeremy Herzberg
Stephen is an amazing person. He is the most proficient developer I've ever worked with and he has an unmatched understanding of interpersonal dynamics. While coaching me we've been able to shift my career focus from being concerned with being the 'best' developer to being a force for uplifting my teammates. This shift in perspective has given new meaning to my work day and I believe its effects will radiate through my whole career. When the day comes that I no longer work with Stephen I will have lost a great resource and a great source of joy in my work day and any opportunity to work with him again will be entertained.
Anton Mostovoy
Stephen was instrumental to 2 teams overcoming a lot fear to meet an organizational need and proceed to deliver a big project on a tight deadline. His skills helped shine the light on the toxic individual causing the issue in a direct and clear way that resolved the tension that was simmering for many weeks.
Jeremy Herzberg
Stephen is an amazing person. He is the most proficient developer I've ever worked with and he has an unmatched understanding of interpersonal dynamics. While coaching me we've been able to shift my career focus from being concerned with being the 'best' developer to being a force for uplifting my teammates. This shift in perspective has given new meaning to my work day and I believe its effects will radiate through my whole career. When the day comes that I no longer work with Stephen I will have lost a great resource and a great source of joy in my work day and any opportunity to work with him again will be entertained.
Anton Mostovoy
Stephen was instrumental to 2 teams overcoming a lot fear to meet an organizational need and proceed to deliver a big project on a tight deadline. His skills helped shine the light on the toxic individual causing the issue in a direct and clear way that resolved the tension that was simmering for many weeks.
Jeremy Herzberg
Stephen is an amazing person. He is the most proficient developer I've ever worked with and he has an unmatched understanding of interpersonal dynamics. While coaching me we've been able to shift my career focus from being concerned with being the 'best' developer to being a force for uplifting my teammates. This shift in perspective has given new meaning to my work day and I believe its effects will radiate through my whole career. When the day comes that I no longer work with Stephen I will have lost a great resource and a great source of joy in my work day and any opportunity to work with him again will be entertained.
Anton Mostovoy
Stephen was instrumental to 2 teams overcoming a lot fear to meet an organizational need and proceed to deliver a big project on a tight deadline. His skills helped shine the light on the toxic individual causing the issue in a direct and clear way that resolved the tension that was simmering for many weeks.
Jeremy Herzberg
Stephen is an amazing person. He is the most proficient developer I've ever worked with and he has an unmatched understanding of interpersonal dynamics. While coaching me we've been able to shift my career focus from being concerned with being the 'best' developer to being a force for uplifting my teammates. This shift in perspective has given new meaning to my work day and I believe its effects will radiate through my whole career. When the day comes that I no longer work with Stephen I will have lost a great resource and a great source of joy in my work day and any opportunity to work with him again will be entertained.
Credentials
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Enterprise Agile Coaching
ICAgileFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Team Diagnostic Survey Level 1
Team Diagnostic Survey Level 1Oct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Team Diagnostic Survey Level 2
Team Diagnostic Survey Level 2Oct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Brain-Based Coaching Certificate
NeuroLeadership InstituteApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Agile Coaching
ICAgileNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Agile Leadership I
Scrum AllianceNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I)
Scrum.orgJan, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
GallupApr, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
International Coach FederationNov, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Holacracy Practitioner
HolacracyOne, LLCSep, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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MyVest
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Software Engineer
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Sep 2022 - Present
Supporting the back-office processing of the organization's trade recommendation engine, written primarily in Java (newer services using Spring Boot) and Angular. Supporting the back-office processing of the organization's trade recommendation engine, written primarily in Java (newer services using Spring Boot) and Angular.
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Artium
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Software Engineer Player-Coach
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Apr 2021 - Sep 2022
Besides performing consulting work that went back and forth between delivery (coding) and enablement (coaching), I also provided much of the structure for Artium's mentorship program, which had a ton of demand. Besides performing consulting work that went back and forth between delivery (coding) and enablement (coaching), I also provided much of the structure for Artium's mentorship program, which had a ton of demand.
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Staff Software Engineer Player-Coach
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Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
Built and maintained microservices enabling high-speed, socially responsible lending. Advised CTO on leveraging a people-first strategy to maximize engagement and delivery.
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Staff Software Engineer Player-Coach
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Mar 2018 - Dec 2020
Built and maintained microservices enabling high-speed, socially responsible lending. Advised CTO on leveraging a people-first strategy to maximize engagement and delivery.
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Courage Labs, LLC
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Greater Chicago Area
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Partner
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May 2013 - Jul 2018
We had a vision of unlocking the unlimited power of teams. Inventing new ways to motivate individuals and teams using a mix of custom software and neuroscience/positive psychology interventions. Our work continues, but no longer are we doing it together as a single unit. We had a vision of unlocking the unlimited power of teams. Inventing new ways to motivate individuals and teams using a mix of custom software and neuroscience/positive psychology interventions. Our work continues, but no longer are we doing it together as a single unit.
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Accenture | SolutionsIQ
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Agile Team Coach
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Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
Supported agile programs by coaching technical leaders and team process coaches. Supported agile programs by coaching technical leaders and team process coaches.
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Guaranteed Rate
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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VP of IT Culture
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Mar 2017 - Nov 2017
Created organizational momentum around a high-performing, humane IT culture. Provided one-on-one coaching for leaders, as well as team coaching for software teams. Temporarily stood in as general manager for the Platform group, responsible for networking, systems configuration, and operational consulting services for developers. Built out a self-organization framework to encourage development of leadership skills. Established co-management routines around policy, strategy, goal-setting, structure, and more.
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McKinsey & Company
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Agile Technical Leader
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Jun 2016 - Mar 2017
Supported companies in technical agile transformations. Took on lead role as needed, then faded into coaching role as client became self-sustaining. Supported companies in technical agile transformations. Took on lead role as needed, then faded into coaching role as client became self-sustaining.
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Centriq Technology, Inc.
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Software Engineer
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Nov 2015 - Mar 2016
Built out initial infrastructure. Hired staff to construct their second generation mobile platform. Created a strong team environment in the Chicago office. Built out initial infrastructure. Hired staff to construct their second generation mobile platform. Created a strong team environment in the Chicago office.
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OpinionLab, A Verint Company
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Software Development
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Nov 2013 - Oct 2015
Held space for three strong software teams. Focusing on organizational alignment and self-governance. Held space for three strong software teams. Focusing on organizational alignment and self-governance.
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Backstop Solutions Group
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Development Manager and Principal Engineer
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May 2010 - Nov 2013
Coached teams and individuals as they formed around new products and adopt agile practices. Defect rates were down and product quality was up. Dramatic improvements noted in collaboration and productivity. Projects delivered on time or ahead of schedule, with accolades for usability and client delight. Coached teams and individuals as they formed around new products and adopt agile practices. Defect rates were down and product quality was up. Dramatic improvements noted in collaboration and productivity. Projects delivered on time or ahead of schedule, with accolades for usability and client delight.
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Ocean Tomo
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Developer
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Sep 2008 - May 2010
Built a software process for a group of people that didn’t have one. Encouraged agile practices in new product development based on XP and Lean. Built a software process for a group of people that didn’t have one. Encouraged agile practices in new product development based on XP and Lean.
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Precision Systems Computing
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Chicago, IL
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Technical Specialist
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May 2008 - Sep 2008
Provided guidance on best practices in technology. Analyzed and recommended re-architecture strategies for legacy systems. Provided guidance on best practices in technology. Analyzed and recommended re-architecture strategies for legacy systems.
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FirstDIBZ
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Chicago, IL
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Senior Developer
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Aug 2007 - May 2008
Mentored teammates in development and deployment best practices. Encouraged proper prioritization and task breakout to avoid "Unfinished Project Syndrome." Mentored teammates in development and deployment best practices. Encouraged proper prioritization and task breakout to avoid "Unfinished Project Syndrome."
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G2 Switchworks
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Developer
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Dec 2006 - Aug 2007
Increased productivity and team cohesion with targeted coaching sessions and retrospectives. Introduced XP practices such as Release Planning. Increased productivity and team cohesion with targeted coaching sessions and retrospectives. Introduced XP practices such as Release Planning.
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Backstop Solutions Group
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Developer
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Sep 2004 - Dec 2006
Introduced retrospective process which improved morale, increased efficiency, reduced defects, and improved team cohesion. Encouraged mainline branching to enable reproducible builds and easy maintenance of simultaneous code lines. Introduced retrospective process which improved morale, increased efficiency, reduced defects, and improved team cohesion. Encouraged mainline branching to enable reproducible builds and easy maintenance of simultaneous code lines.
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Senior Developer
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2002 - 2004
Coached the team toward alignment and project completion. Introduced retrospectives and other agile practices. Maintained and improved core CRM/Portfolio Management platform. Coached the team toward alignment and project completion. Introduced retrospectives and other agile practices. Maintained and improved core CRM/Portfolio Management platform.
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Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company)
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Engineer II
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2000 - 2002
Recommended process changes to increase team efficiency. Introduced coding best practices. Recommended process changes to increase team efficiency. Introduced coding best practices.
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Education
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1996 - 2000
The University of Akron
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2015 - 2015
Gallup
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2013 - 2013
NeuroLeadership Group
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2011 - 2012
Center for Right Relationship
