# Joel Rivera

> Software Engineer

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/joelrivera

I am a software engineer with a diverse technical background. Currently specializing in building out scalable applications using React(flux paradigm) and Node.JS.

A co-creator of InterSpect. A service virtualization and API mocking tool to make it easier to develop and test your applications, microservices, and systems components in isolation.

Featured Speaker at:
What is React Router - Build with Code NYC
React vs Angular vs Vue - Flatiron School

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Optum
Jan 2022 – Present | Remote

### Software Engineer @ Ready
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Remote

### Software Engineer & Instructor @ Codesmith
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Greater New York City Area

### Software Engineer @ Open Source Labs
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Greater New York City Area


## Education
### Master's program in Computer Science
University of Pennsylvania

### Computer Programming in Specific Applications
City Tech, CUNY

### Master of Business Administration - MBA in Marketing
St. John's University, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business

### Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management
St. John's University, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/realjoelrivera
- Website: http://www.RealJoelRivera.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-23