# Joshua Israel > Software Engineer Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/joshuaisrael Good ol' former artist turned Software Engineer focused on Frontend - but I'll learn anything and everything. Check out my res here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dw6gPNcTRa_0yJyf-DDf567JYG3buM3EuojG3wGZfrc/edit?usp=sharing My genuine love for collaboration (and making cool stuff) has led me to developing mission-critical tools for the U.S. government, contributing to open-source DevOps platforms, and building mobile apps from scratch with production deployment across iOS and Android. I work primarily in React, TypeScript, Redux, Jest/RTL, and SCSS or Styled Components, but I've also written some backend code in Go and Java, written mobile features in Java/Objective-C, and even some YAML files. More than the technology, I care about working with folks who want to build something together, creating something that's more than the sum of our individual skill. ## Work Experience ### Frontend Engineer @ Alpha Omega Jan 2024 – Present ### Software Engineer @ Weaveworks Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 As part of the engineering team at Weaveworks, I contributed to the development of Weave GitOps, a leading product that streamlines the deployment, management, and monitoring of Kubernetes applications using GitOps principles. - Developed and maintained the front end of Weave GitOps using React, D3.js, and Typescript, focusing on creating interactive and user-friendly interfaces. Leveraged gRPC exposing detailed application states for Kubernetes workloads, including logs, events, YAML, and accurate status information. - Employed Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies using Jest and React Testing Library to ensure code reliability and efficiency. I believe in always leaving the code better than I found it. - Fully remote means clear, asynchronous communication on Slack and Github, and Figma, plus pair coding over Google Meet. Working closely and collaborating with folks from all over the world, from engineering, to design, to product. - Maintained relationships with external stakeholders and customers by balancing open-source contributions and customer submitted issues. Received consistent positive feedback from both, becoming a trusted source for the product team for communication on GitHub issues. - Contributed to backend development by writing Golang code for CLI tools and gRPC endpoints, enhancing server capabilities. Comfortable helping the team focus on backend work when we were low on frontend work, earning a title change from Associate Frontend Engineer to Software Engineer. - Enhanced the CI/CD workflow by updating and installing documentation, implementing linting, and streamlining development processes, standardizing practices for 30 engineers across two product lines. - Pushed for and facilitated effective cross-department collaboration through a front-end community meeting, React Storybook, and constructive code reviews. ### Frontend Developer @ Bartab Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Remote Deployed on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-bartab/id1569243810 Collaborating with CEO and Lead Backend Developer to design all elements of an ios + android app in React Native, and a web portal in React. State managed in Redux, styled in Styled Components and SASS + Bootstrap, Integrating with 3rd party libraries (Braintree, Dwolla, Estimote) as well as our own API. Tools: Git, Postman, React (Hooks, Router), React Native, React Redux, Javascript (ES6), HTML, and CSS (SASS, Bootstrap, Styled Components), Xcode, Android Studio, with weekly planning and daily stands through GitHub ### Full Stack Engineer @ Legato Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Remote - Building a scalable platform to pair students with fine arts educators around the world with AWS (IAM, EC2, S3, Route 53), React.js, and Stripe! - Executing a designer’s vision, pixel perfect of course, in SASS and Bootstrap. - Collaborating with CEO and designer to plan features with specific deadlines on Zoom, Trello, and Figma. ### Software Engineering Immersive @ General Assembly Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 500+ hours of full time remote learning of HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, Python, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Django, NPM, Data Structures, and Express. Projects: YING YANG TWINS: FOR ALL SEASONS - React, Javascript, HTML, CSS, Express, Spotify API Integration, React Bootstrap, React Hooks, NPM for-all-seasons.herokuapp.com - Filters an artists 50 most popular songs on Spotify using their API to create four playlists representing the four seasons that you can save to your Spotify account! - Functional use of a billion Spotify API endpoints, from authentication to changing user data - Built-in audio player in your browser using the Spotify Web Player SDK - Layered API calls with useEffect allow for any artist to be typed in - changing all the data FUNKY SIMON - Javascript, HTML, CSS, Animate.css joshri.github.io/funky-simon - Fully functional Simon game website - Increasing difficulty with round number and high score - setTimeouts galore to add bonus rhythm element indicated by CSS along with funky animation HTML audio element uses my stunning GarageBand work in game, along with a soundboard! - Hardcoded HTML and CSS animated background! IS IT HOT? - React, Javascript, API Integration, HTML, CSS, NPM, React Hooks, Styled Components is-it-hot-daily.herokuapp.com - 7 free APIs provide the data for my weather app/endless source of joy - Function and Class Components with State and React Hooks - Styled Components for a reusable button that refreshes the API call. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Software Development Boston University Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 ### BFA Musical Theater in Minor in Business of Entertainment and Media Technologies at Stern NYU Tisch School of the Arts Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joshri - Website: https://joshisrael.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/joshuaisrael JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/joshuaisrael/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-01