Joseph Pugh
About Joseph Pugh
Joseph Pugh is a Cloud Development/Data Supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health, overseeing operations and the maintenance of over 140 applications on the Amazon Cloud. He has extensive experience in application development and data management, having worked in various roles at the department since 2005 and previously at R L Polk.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Joseph Pugh has been employed at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2005, holding various roles over the years. He currently serves as the Cloud Development/Data Supervisor, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he oversees operations and the maintenance and development of over 140 applications that primarily utilize JEE technologies on the Amazon Cloud. Prior to this, he worked as an Application Development Supervisor from 2011 to 2017 and as a Lead Developer from 2005 to 2011. His responsibilities include leading the Database team and the Data team, focusing on Business Intelligence and Data-Lakes initiatives using AWS technologies.
Previous Experience at R L Polk
Before joining the Minnesota Department of Health, Joseph Pugh worked at R L Polk as a Developer from 1991 to 1996. During his five years in the Cincinnati area, he gained valuable experience in software development, which contributed to his expertise in application and data management. This role laid the foundation for his future positions in the public health sector.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Pugh earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Math and Statistics, emphasizing Computer Science, from Miami University. He studied there from 1987 to 1991. His educational background provides him with a strong analytical foundation that supports his work in cloud development and data management at the Minnesota Department of Health.
Leadership in Cloud Development and Data Management
In his current role as Cloud Development/Data Supervisor, Joseph Pugh is responsible for ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of infrastructure, data, and applications at the Minnesota Department of Health. He leads initiatives that enhance the department's capabilities in cloud technology and data analytics, particularly through the use of AWS technologies. His leadership in these areas is critical for maintaining the department's operational effectiveness.