Vishal J.
About Vishal J.
Vishal J. is the Co-Founder and CEO of Joy the App, where he has worked since 2014. He has a strong background in technology, having previously held positions at Microsoft and other companies, and has contributed to significant projects in the wedding planning sector.
Work at Joy
Vishal J. serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Joy, a wedding planning application, since its inception in 2014. Under his leadership, the company has developed innovative tools aimed at modernizing the wedding planning process. He manages diverse teams responsible for various functions including Product, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Growth, Design, and Community. His hands-on experience with a wide array of technologies enables him to guide the technical direction of the platform effectively.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Before founding Joy, Vishal J. worked at Microsoft for nine years, from 2005 to 2014, in Redmond, Washington. During his tenure, he led teams that contributed significantly to the development of Azure, ASP.NET, and Visual Studio. His role involved product management and development, where he utilized his expertise in coding and UI design to enhance Microsoft’s product offerings.
Career Background
Vishal J. began his career as a Software Engineer at Satyam Computer Services, where he worked on projects for KPMG and Microsoft from 2001 to 2004 in Chennai, India, and Bloomington, Illinois. He later held positions as a Technology Architect at West Bend Mutual Insurance and as a Solutions Architect at Compuware Corporation, both for a year in the Greater Milwaukee Area. This diverse background laid the foundation for his future endeavors in technology and product development.
Education and Expertise
Vishal J. holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Rourkela. His educational background, combined with extensive experience in various programming languages and technologies such as React, Angular, Node.js, and Azure, equips him with the skills necessary to lead in the tech industry. He occasionally contributes code to projects, demonstrating his commitment to staying current with modern technologies.
Contributions to Wedding Planning Technology
Vishal J. has made significant contributions to the field of wedding planning technology. He was involved in creating a custom wedding website for a friend's wedding, which inspired the founding of Joy. He has spoken publicly about cost-saving strategies for wedding planning and has been featured in major publications for his work in this niche. His efforts focus on developing powerful tools that enhance the wedding planning experience.