Josh Edwards
About Josh Edwards
Josh Edwards is a Senior Full Stack Engineer with extensive experience in developing user interfaces and ensuring cross-browser compatibility. He has held various roles in notable companies and is the founder of Rapid Panda, with a background in Political Science and multiple certifications in web development.
Work at CoverMyMeds
Josh Edwards serves as a Senior Full Stack Engineer at CoverMyMeds, a role he has held since 2024. In this position, he focuses on implementing user interfaces and ensuring cross-browser compatibility. His work contributes to the development of software solutions that streamline medication access and improve patient care.
Education and Expertise
Josh Edwards studied at Johnson County Community College, where he earned a Certificate in Web Applications from 2011 to 2012. He also holds a B.A. in Political Science from The University of Kansas, completed between 2007 and 2010. Additionally, he attended Tealeaf Academy for Ruby on Rails and participated in freeCodeCamp for Computer Software Engineering, achieving Full Stack Web Developer certification.
Background in Software Development
Josh has extensive experience in software development, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He was a Senior Full Stack Developer at Realquantum from 2022 to 2023 and served as a Lead Full Stack Developer at ValueHealth LLC from 2018 to 2021. His earlier roles include Frontend Developer positions at Rx Savings Solutions and VML, as well as a Senior Frontend Developer at NIC Inc.
Achievements in Software Engineering
Throughout his career, Josh has successfully upgraded legacy Rails applications to Rails 7, demonstrating his ability to modernize software systems. He has crafted efficient and scalable solutions using JavaScript/Node.js, which have driven innovation and enhanced user experiences in the projects he has worked on.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his engineering roles, Josh is the Founder of Rapid Panda, a position he has held since 2012. This venture reflects his commitment to developing innovative web solutions and contributing to the tech community in Lawrence, Kansas.