Joe Woods
About Joe Woods
Joe Woods is a Client Application Development Lead at Fastmail, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in English Language and Literature, holding both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and has experience in various roles including Managing Editor at failbetter.com and Full Stack Developer at IntuitSolutions.
Work at Fastmail
Joe Woods has been serving as the Client Application Development Lead at Fastmail since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the development of application specifications and documentation, ensuring that projects meet the necessary requirements. Additionally, he assists with marketing initiatives, helping to promote Fastmail's services and enhance user engagement. His position is based in Philadelphia, where he has been an integral part of the team for five years.
Current Role at failbetter.com
In addition to his role at Fastmail, Joe Woods has been the Managing Editor at failbetter.com since 2016. He has held this position for eight years and is responsible for overseeing editorial content and ensuring quality across various publications. His work at failbetter.com complements his technical skills and enhances his expertise in content management and digital publishing.
Previous Experience in Education
Before his current roles, Joe Woods worked as a Lead Teacher at Youth Digital in Richmond, VA, for four months in 2015. This experience allowed him to engage with students and share his knowledge in a classroom setting. He also served as a Digital Specialist at Virginia Commonwealth University from 2016 to 2018, where he contributed to digital initiatives within VCU Libraries.
Educational Background
Joe Woods studied at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he earned both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in English Language and Literature/Letters. His undergraduate studies spanned from 2010 to 2014, followed by his graduate studies from 2014 to 2016. This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in communication and critical thinking.
Experience as a Full Stack Developer
Joe Woods worked as a Full Stack Developer at IntuitSolutions from 2018 to 2019. During this year-long tenure, he gained valuable experience in software development, contributing to various projects that required both front-end and back-end skills. This role enhanced his technical expertise and prepared him for his current positions.