# Joe K. > Senior Software Engineer at Gratia Health Location: Holland, Michigan, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/joek I'm a software engineer with a background in building relationships, teaching, and writing. I love how humans use language (spoken, written, or compiled!) to make beautiful things and connect to one another. I'm looking forward to engaging in fruitful collaboration and meaningful work in the field of software. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Gratia Health Jan 2024 – Present ### Senior Software Engineer @ Valcom Inc Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 ### Software Engineer @ Valcom Inc Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 • Responsible for frontend, backend, and CI/CD development for web- and mobile-based software supporting mass notification systems in thousands of educational, business, and governmental sites. • With team, created browser-based application (React/Node/PostgreSQL) featuring interactive map with socket-based updates integrated with Valcom hardware/software, market-ready in under three months. • Led implementation of Redux Toolkit and Testing Library, increasing code readability and reliability. • Led migration of front-end React app to Vite, reducing production build times by over 50%. • Optimize GitLab CI/CD scripts, cutting runtimes from over 15 to under 7 minutes. • Improve team skill-base through detailed written code-review and pair-programming. ### Software Engineer @ AIMSCO Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 ### Software Engineer @ AIMSCO Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States - Build and expand AIMSCO's data acquistion and analytics platform. - Contribute to existing React applications and back-end webservices using C#/.NET. - Create JavaScript- and C#-based programs for internal data conversions, services, and resources. - Experience working with Azure services, specifically Function Apps and API management. ### Software Engineering Fellow @ Project Shift Software Engineering Fellowship Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Durham, North Carolina, United States • Full-stack software engineering immersion program (JavaScript-based). • Built two back-end applications in Node.js using Express/MongoDB, experience with test-driven development. • Created and collaborated on six front-end applications, researched and delivered product in fast-paced sprints. • Engage with daily pair programming and Agile coaching, using Agile project framework. ### Fellow @ Reality Ministries Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Durham, North Carolina, United States • Built friendships and actively participated in a Durham-based community of adults of all abilities. • With a small team, created and executed weekly large-scale events (80-100 attendees). • Planned and led weekly groups (5-25 people) for individual and group musical expression. • Through a weekly cafe initiative, joined with others to make and serve a free community meal. ### Research Assistant @ University of Indianapolis Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 • Collaborated with faculty member to prepare three academic manuscripts for publication. • Provided copy-editing and substantive comments on structure and content. • Edited, wrote, and co-wrote shorter papers for university circulation. • Transcribed documents and researched historic sites. ### Mathematics Tutor @ University of Indianapolis Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 • Tutored students in finite mathematics, college algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. ### Intern @ Englewood Review of Books Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 • Created short-form daily blog posts and long-form essays, reviews, and interviews. • Managed daily social media using Hootsuite. • Researched technical solutions for site created with WordPress. ### Resident Assistant @ University of Indianapolis Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 • Created a safe, positive floor environment for 42 students to grow intellectually and personally. • Worked closely with 5 fellow staff members to create and promote hall events for entire campus. • Maintained confidentiality, enforced policy, and provided counseling and guidance for residents. ### Chapel Leadership @ University of Indianapolis Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States • Planned music, rehearsed bands, and led with vocals and piano for weekly and monthly services. • Designed services, organized volunteers, and provided speaking leadership. • Volunteered regularly as a musician for services both before and after official position. ## Education ### Master of Divinity - MDiv in Certificate in Theology and the Arts Duke University Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Mathematics and Philosophy, minor in Computer Science University of Indianapolis Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joekrall - Website: https://joekrall.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/joek JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/joek/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22