Joel Micalizzi
About Joel Micalizzi
Joel Micalizzi is the Director of Data Engineering at Hinge, where he has worked since 2019. He has over 7 years of management experience and a strong background in data engineering, having previously held positions at 1010data and Squarespace.
Work at Hinge
Joel Micalizzi has been serving as the Director of Data Engineering at Hinge since 2019. In this role, he oversees data engineering initiatives and strategies to enhance the platform's data capabilities. His leadership contributes to the development of data-driven solutions that support Hinge's mission in the dating app market. Micalizzi's experience in managing engineering teams plays a crucial role in driving the company's data projects.
Previous Experience at 1010data
Joel Micalizzi worked at 1010data for a total of five years, holding various positions including Data Product Developer, Senior Developer, and Director of Platform Development. During his tenure, he implemented technical and operational processes that significantly contributed to the company's growth from 20 to 275 employees. He also built petabyte-scale data processes for over 25 distinct applications, showcasing his expertise in handling large-scale data solutions.
Experience at Squarespace
Micalizzi worked at Squarespace as a Senior Data Engineer and Team Lead from 2017 to 2019. In this position, he led a team focused on data engineering projects, contributing to the development of data systems that supported the company's web development platform. His role involved overseeing engineering processes and ensuring the effective management of data resources.
Education and Expertise
Joel Micalizzi earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Maryland College Park, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in data engineering and management. Micalizzi possesses over seven years of management experience, leading engineering teams and driving data initiatives across various organizations.