Joshua Cowan
About Joshua Cowan
Joshua Cowan is a Full Stack Developer at InterWorks in Auburn, California, with expertise in technologies like React, Express, and AWS. He transitioned from a career in the food service industry to software engineering, utilizing test-driven development methodologies and maintaining an active portfolio of projects.
Work at InterWorks
Joshua Cowan has been employed at InterWorks as a Full Stack Developer since 2021. He works in Auburn, California, where he applies his skills in modern web development. His role involves utilizing a variety of technologies, including React, Express, and AWS, to create and maintain web applications. Joshua's focus on test-driven development (TDD) methodologies ensures that the software solutions he develops are robust and reliable.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Cowan earned a Bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences and Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. His educational background provides a unique perspective in his current role as a Full Stack Developer. He has developed proficiency in a range of technologies and methodologies, including test-driven development (TDD) using tools like Mocha and Chai, and has strong skills in data structures and algorithms.
Background
Before transitioning to software engineering, Joshua Cowan owned and managed a small business in the food service industry. This experience provided him with valuable skills in management and operations. He later pursued a career in technology, studying as a Software Engineer student at Thinkful from 2020 to 2021, where he gained foundational knowledge in software development.
Technical Skills
Joshua Cowan possesses a diverse skill set in modern web development technologies. He is proficient in React, Express, and AWS, and has experience deploying applications on platforms such as Heroku and Vercel. His expertise in test-driven development (TDD) methodologies contributes to the quality of the software solutions he develops. Joshua actively maintains a portfolio website and GitHub repository to showcase his projects and contributions to the software development community.