# Joel Watson

> Full-Stack Software Engineer

Location: Kent, Washington, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/joelwatson

Full-stack software developer looking to take the next step in my career. Over the last three and a half years, I have had the privilege of working at a few companies both working solo or on a team of developers. One of the major benefits of these situations has been the wide variety of work I have been able to get experience with along the way from working closely with clients to help them edit/design their websites to working closely with my team to plan projects and develop web tools.

One of my greatest strengths is my ability to work with others from all backgrounds. Though a lot of my experience has been solo development, I much prefer a team setting where we can talk through problems and come to elegant solutions together. I am very passionate about software development and am always looking to learn all I can from my peers and mentors. I am seeking a new position, where I can work on a team to build meaningful software, sharpen my skills, and expand my knowledge.

Expertise:
•	Object-oriented programming, Java & Python
•	Agile methodologies and project management, Scrum
•	Front & back end web development, Javascript, Node/React, PHP, HTML, SASS/CSS
•	Relational & Non-relational Databases, MySQL/PostgreSQL & MongoDB
•	Mobile app development, Android Studio, React-Native

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Microsoft
Jan 2024 – Present | Redmond, Washington, United States
Working on Microsoft Foundershub helping build the experience for startups getting started on Azure.

### Software Engineer Technical Lead @ Infosys
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Redmond, Washington, United States
Continued working on the Microsoft Learn Platform as part of the Video Services and Authoring Team

### Software Engineer @ iSoftStone
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Greater Seattle Area
Continuing to work on the Microsoft Learn Platform supporting development needs for the Video Service Team, QnA Team, and the Authoring Team

### Web Developer @ iSoftStone
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Greater Seattle Area
Working as a vendor on the Microsoft Learn website team initially for the rendering team, and then moved over to the Video Service Team.

### Frontend Developer @ Lightning Law
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Greater Seattle Area
Worked with development team to take the existing code base and add missing features and bug fixes to reach a production ready React application.

### Software Developer @ TourVista
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Greater Seattle Area

### Software Development Intern @ TourVista
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Greater Seattle Area

### Barista @ Starbucks
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Kent, WA

### Customer Service Rep @ Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Renton, WA


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
Jan 2025

### Certificate in Full-Stack JavaScript Development in Computer Software Engineering
Code Fellows
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

### Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Software Engineering
Green River College
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017

### Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Green River College
Jan 2009 – Jan 2011

### HS Diploma
Kentridge High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joel3rbear
- Website: https://watsoncodes.net

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Source: https://flows.cv/joelwatson
JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/joelwatson/resume.json
Last updated: 2026-03-22