Joshua Schmid
About Joshua Schmid
Joshua Schmid is a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in distributed systems and a strong proficiency in Python. He has worked at SUSE for eight years and currently holds a position at Kong Inc., while also sharing his knowledge at prominent conferences.
Work at Kong
Joshua Schmid has been employed at Kong Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. His role involves contributing to the development and enhancement of software solutions, leveraging his expertise in distributed systems. Working remotely, he collaborates with teams to implement effective engineering practices and deliver high-quality software products.
Previous Experience at SUSE
Before joining Kong, Joshua Schmid worked at SUSE for a total of eight years. He served as a Senior Software Engineer from 2016 to 2021 in Nuremberg, where he focused on software development and engineering projects. Prior to this role, he was a Trainee at SUSE from 2013 to 2016 in the Nürnberg Area, Germany, gaining foundational experience in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Schmid studied at SUSE Linux GmbH, where he pursued a degree in Computer Software Engineering. He achieved the Fachinformatiker/Anwendungsentwicklung certification from 2014 to 2016. His expertise lies in distributed systems, a field in which he has extensive experience throughout his career. He is also proficient in Python and adaptable to various programming languages.
Conference Speaking Engagements
Joshua Schmid is an active speaker at prominent industry conferences, including FOSDEM, Cephalocon, and Ceph Days. He shares insights and knowledge on software engineering and distributed systems, contributing to the broader tech community through these speaking engagements.
Early Education
Joshua Schmid completed his early education at Rainer-Werner-Fassbinder, Gymnasium Ottobrunn. This foundational education set the stage for his later studies and career in software engineering.