Fred Ottensmeyer

Fred Ottensmeyer is a Software Engineer at Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan since July 2022, with prior experience including a Java Software Engineer role at Ford Motor Company focused on API project development. Fred's background includes serving as an IT Specialist in the Army National Guard, where responsibilities encompassed data recovery, software audits, and network administration. Previous engagements also feature a role at Cognixia, where Fred specialized in database design and collaborative full-stack development. Additionally, experience at Gordon Food Service involved acting as an Associate Scrum Master and Junior Java Developer, coordinating team activities and backlog management. Fred's early career included service in the US Army as an AFATDS Operator and Fire Support Sergeant. Fred holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Hope College, earned in 2019.