# Josh Garza

> Software Engineer

Location: San Diego Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/joshgarza

My journey began with a unique blend of classical guitar training and entrepreneurship, having successfully run a strength training studio for seven years. This experience allowed me to connect with numerous software engineers, sparking my interest in tech. I transitioned into tech, working in various roles in web development and technical operations.

Currently, I’m working as a software engineer for Ubiquity VX. My commitment to open and honest business practices drives me, and I believe in tackling the problems I encounter head-on. I'm focused on deepening my technical expertise, with a particular interest in first principles solutions to modern problems.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ UbiquityVX, Inc.
Jan 2024 – Present
- Lead FE architecture (React/TS) for platform (scale: thousands of clinicians) across 3 modules.
- Partner w/ CTO/CPO on full-stack solutions enabling 4 major features.
- Develop 10+ reusable React/ECharts viz patterns, reducing dev time est. 20-30%.
- Manage Hasura/GraphQL backend integration, improving data fetching est. 20-30%.
- Lead FE stack standardization (React/TS/GraphQL) & trained 4 engineers, boosting velocity est. 15-25%.
- Enhance CI/CD (Jest/Cypress/rollbacks), contributing to 100% downtime reduction.

### Participant @ Recurse Center
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024
Self-directed and community-driven retreat for programmers looking to work at the edge of their abilities.

### Full Stack Engineer @ U.S. Digital Response
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
Volunteer full stack software engineer contributing to the grants tool enabling professionals in various governments to reduce the time spent sourcing and applying to grants.

### Technical Operations @ 0xPARC
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States
- Led Zupass’ integration for web3 events, driving user engagement and data efficiency.
- Directed ETHLatam's full project lifecycle, achieving the team's first successful remote event.
- Managed operations for Edge City Denver, enhancing check-in processes and app engagement.
- Created Zupass support system, boosting user satisfaction and operational effectiveness.
- Produced weekly updates to align PCD and 0xPARC teams, fostering project cohesion.
- Oversaw a research group and office logistics, enhancing team collaboration and environment.
- Developed PCD Verifier prototype in hackathon, enabling PCD uploads for ecosystem visualization.

### Frontend Web Developer @ Robert Half
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area
- Prototyped an application that automatically converted and built a web page in AEM based on a specification document.
- Assisted  in the ongoing migration of Robert Half's 16 multilingual websites from Drupal to AEM.
- Collaborated closely with the marketing team, ensuring alignment with designers and UX/UI professionals.
- Developed and deployed multilingual AEM pages in line with each country's distinct marketing strategy.
- Acted as a vital liaison between diverse country teams and the central engineering team.
- Engaged in rigorous QA processes, meticulously tested multilingual pages, and ensured prompt bug resolutions.
- Efficiently navigated asynchronous work dynamics, maintaining seamless communication with international teams.

### Software Engineer @ Personal Projects
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Remote

### Lead Software Engineering Immersive Resident @ Hack Reactor
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
- Selected as an Immersive Resident (top 10% of the cohort) based on performance and leadership.
- Improved Hack Reactor internal processes with JavaScript solutions.
- Conducted code reviews and resolved 97% of tickets for junior engineers.
- Evaluated and supervised engineers to ensure proficiency thresholds were met.
- Organized workshops to address productivity bottlenecks and improve team workflow efficiency.

### Virtual Strength Coach @ Josh Garza Strength
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area
- Pioneered a remote coaching business model using Zoom and TrueCoach.
- Reduced overhead by ~$600k annually while maintaining consistent revenue.
- Developed personalized fitness programs based on clients' baseline fitness levels.

### Founder and Owner @ SF Iron
Jan 2014 – Jan 2021 | 545 Folsom st
- Founded San Francisco's first powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting-focused personal training studio.
- Raised over $100k and consistently maintained ~$1 million in ARR.
- Hired and trained eight strength coaches, managing an average of 35 clients each.
- Developed methodologies for individualized coaching plans, serving over 1500 clients in total.


## Education
### Certificate in Advanced Software Engineering in Computer Science
Hack Reactor

### San Francisco Conservatory of Music


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joshbgarza
- Website: https://joshgarza.dev

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Last updated: 2026-04-05