joel.software

some of my work

These work examples highlight key projects I've been privileged to help bring to life, showcasing my expertise and collaborative approach across various domains.

This curated selection showcases key milestones from the last 15-years of my professional journey. Click on any project to read more.

Note: Company names and collaborator details have been omitted to respect privacy preferences.

2024

AI-Powered Search & Discovery

Principal Engineer

A leading cashback platform serving millions of users needed to transform how shoppers discovered relevant offers across their direct-to-consumer app ...

AI/MLVector SearchSemantic Search+2 more
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AI-Powered Search & Discovery
2021

Culture & Learning Systems

Coordinator / Facilitator

After many years of cultivating an unspoken culture, a global consulting firm joined forces with another consultancy and needed to codify its culture ...

Work CultureTeam DynamicsSystems Thinking+2 more
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Culture & Learning Systems Illustration
2020

SEO Data Tools & API Development

Application Architect / Program Manager

One of the most prominent digital media companies in the United States needed to improve how they surfaced opportunities and insights to their teams. ...

Process AutomationAPI DesignSEO+2 more
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SEO Data Tools Illustration
2019

Innovation Studio

Studio Director

A fortune 500 financial institution wanted to operationalize an innovation center to discover, test, and deploy product and operational ideas back int...

Design ThinkingAgile PrinciplesEnterprise Engagement+1 more
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Innovation Studio Illustration
2018

Auction Platform

Application Architect / Technical Project Manager

A legendary brand wanted to build a best-in-class auction platform for high-end collectibles. The platform needed thoughtful accessibility for a diver...

Digital TransformationApplication ArchitectureProject Management
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Auction Platform Illustration
2018

Parking App

Application Architect / Mobile Developer

A major metropolitan city needed a mobile application to help its residents find parking spots based on historical availability trends and knowledge o...

Mobile DevelopmentGeospatialUrban Technology
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Parking App Illustration
2017

Social Media Marketing - Planning Tools

Tech Lead / Product Owner

A social media marketing company wanted to streamline its media planning process and securely communicate with clients for package review and approval...

SaaSProduct ManagementAPI Design
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Social Media Marketing Tools Illustration
2016

Automated Investing Platform

Frontend Developer

A financial technology company providing automated investment technology needed a web application for individual investors and partner banks. The appl...

FinTechFrontend DevelopmentTechnology Transition
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Automated Investing Platform Illustration
2015

HIPAA Compliant Healthcare Applications

Application and Compliance Architect

In 2015, many healthcare startups found it remarkably difficult to navigate the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules. I worked with several companies to e...

HIPAAHealthcareCompliance+2 more
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HIPAA Compliant Healthcare Applications Illustration
2015

Craft Beer Subscription App

Mobile Developer

An advertising agency wanted to develop a mobile application for a startup working on a subscription service to regularly ship craft brews to subscrib...

Mobile AppStartup TechnologyHybrid Mobile
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Beer Delivery Service App Illustration
2012

3D Gaming In-Browser

VP Engineering

A startup I helped co-found wanted to create a browser-based 3D platformer that would teach K-12 technology education curriculum with game mechanics a...

EdTechWebGLBrowser Gaming+1 more
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Educational Video Game Illustration
2010

Enterprise Transformation

Lead Engineer

An international retail giant needed to modernize how its community relations teams built digital products and reported annual growth. They wanted a f...

Process AutomationLegacy IntegrationsEnterprise Enablement
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Enterprise Transformation Illustration