Josh Zheng
About Josh Zheng
Josh Zheng serves as the Director of Developer Relations at Great Expectations, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in developer advocacy and relations, having previously worked at IBM and Shopify.
Current Role at Great Expectations
Josh Zheng serves as the Director of Developer Relations at Great Expectations, a position he has held since 2022. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he focuses on enhancing developer engagement and fostering community around the company's offerings. His role involves collaborating with developers to understand their needs and ensuring that the tools provided meet those requirements effectively.
Previous Experience at IBM
Prior to his current role, Josh Zheng held multiple positions at IBM. He worked as Program Director for Open Source Data & AI from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he served as Senior Developer Advocate and Program Director for IBM Watson Developer Advocacy from 2015 to 2019. His experience at IBM spanned various aspects of developer advocacy and program management, contributing to his expertise in the tech industry.
Experience at Shopify
Josh Zheng was the Developer Relations Lead at Shopify from 2021 to 2022. In this role, he was responsible for building relationships with developers and enhancing the overall developer experience on the Shopify platform. His tenure at Shopify followed his extensive experience at IBM, adding to his skills in developer engagement.
Educational Background
Josh Zheng holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Yale University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in technology and developer relations.
Early Career Experience
Before his roles in developer relations, Josh Zheng gained experience in various engineering positions. He worked as a Lead Software Engineer at the Institute for Physical Sciences from 2011 to 2015. He also held internships at St. Jude Medical, Medtronic, and Boston Scientific, where he developed technical skills and industry knowledge that contributed to his later career in technology.