# Joseph Schuman

> software engineer and friend

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/josephschuman

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Sigma
Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area

### Co-Founder @ paperclip
Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Software Development Engineer II @ Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | Seattle, Washington, United States

### Software Development Engineer I @ Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Seattle, Washington, United States

### Software Development Engineer Intern @ Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Greater Seattle Area

### Co-Founder @ Practical Prosthetics, LLC
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Ann Arbor, Michigan
Founded a 3D printed prosthetics company with the goal to create affordable, functional, and accessible prosthetic devices. Learned, extensively, what it means to build a product and company from the ground up.  Received $30,000 in grant funding in 2019 and will be preforming clinical testing soon.

Programmed multiple devices using C++ and am currently working on a more robust API. Utilized HTML and CSS to develop the company website and 3D printing to effectively manufacture our devices.

Developed a strong business plan with in-depth financial models and algorithms to project success.	

Awards and Recognition
-	Michigan Business Challenge, Seigle Impact Track 2nd Place – University of Michigan, 2019
-	Innovation in Action, 1st Place – University of Michigan, 2018-2019
-	The Sillman Undergraduate Award – University of Michigan, 2019
-	Williamson Award - Best Cross-Functional Team – University of Michigan, 2019

### Software Engineer @ MovementOne
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Greater New York City Area
Helped to develop a dynamic and engaging platform that provides survivors of stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury with an affordable at-home rehabilitation option.

### Strategic Programs and Information Systems Intern @ Ping Identity
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Denver, Colorado
Applied my technical background as an internal consultant at a rapidly growing technology firm in the cyber security space. Experienced varied verticals within Ping practicing agile development and systems governance to maximize possible synergies.

Developed a functional pricing model and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculator as sales tools for a new product. Leveraged JavaScript, Excel, and Salesforce API to create these dynamic models. These tools have been implemented up to CSO level and are actively used with customers in prospecting discussions improving Ping’s ability to generate sales.

### Research Assistant – Subsystem Optimization @ Bertacco Lab at the University of Michigan
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Ann Arbor, Michigan
Utilized C++, C, and OpenCL to preform pattern recognition and data tracing on various programs, comparing application performance across heterogenous computing systems (CPU, GPU, FPGA). Gained experience in a formal research environment contributing to the small team’s ability to create thorough deliverables.

### Software Engineer @ Viceroy Holdings - Student Operated Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Ann Arbor, Michigan
Created a historical database using Cryptocurrency exchange APIs. Back tested trading strategies using Python to improve the firm’s overall decision-making infrastructure. 

Leveraged historical data and Excel to develop and iterate tools such as correlation matrices, profit projections, and coin rubrics. These tools helped strengthen the firm’s investment theses and portfolio.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
University of Michigan


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joseph-schuman-a9946214b

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Last updated: 2026-04-11