Joshua Cutler
About Joshua Cutler
Joshua Cutler is a software developer at Wizards of the Coast, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Master of Science in Biology and has a background in marine biology and engineering, with previous experience at NOAA.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
Joshua Cutler has been employed as a Software Developer at Wizards of the Coast since 2019. In this role, he has contributed to the development of software solutions for the company's gaming platforms. His work includes engineering solutions for platform-level services, such as accounts, authentication, entitlements, and payments, specifically for Magic the Gathering: Arena. His experience in software development at this prominent gaming company spans over five years and is based in Renton, WA.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Cutler holds a Master of Science degree in Biology from Sonoma State University, which he obtained from 2010 to 2012. His academic focus included processing and analyzing seal diving behavior as part of his graduate studies. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both biological sciences and data analysis.
Background in NOAA
Before joining Wizards of the Coast, Joshua Cutler worked at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as a Scientist/Engineer II from 2012 to 2019. During his seven years with NOAA, he gained experience in both field research and laboratory work. His responsibilities included engineering database and data access solutions during field research on sea lions in Alaska, contributing to federal projects with NOAA fisheries and the NOAA Marine Mammal Laboratory.
Technical Skills and Projects
Joshua Cutler has demonstrated technical expertise in engineering solutions for complex software systems. His work at Wizards of the Coast involved developing platform-level services that support various functionalities for gaming applications. Additionally, his experience with NOAA involved processing and analyzing data related to marine biology, showcasing his ability to work with both software and biological data. His diverse skill set includes database management and data access engineering, which he applied in real-world research settings.