Joey Mc Kenzie
About Joey Mc Kenzie
Joey McKenzie is a Senior Software Engineer with a diverse background in software development and education. He has experience in migrating legacy systems to serverless architectures and actively contributes to open source communities.
Current Role at National Funding
Joey McKenzie currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at National Funding, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he works remotely from San Diego, California. His responsibilities include developing .NET microservices, with a focus on integrating systems with Salesforce and third-party financial institutions. He is also involved in refactoring legacy systems to modern .NET runtimes, specifically .NET 7.
Previous Experience at Sierra Pacific Industries
Prior to his current role, Joey McKenzie worked as an Application Developer at Sierra Pacific Industries for 11 months in 2020. This position was based in Redding, California, and involved on-site work. His key contributions included leading integration efforts to migrate legacy systems to serverless architectures utilizing AWS services such as Lambda, S3, and EventBridge.
Professional Background at VSP Global
Joey McKenzie was employed as an Associate Software Engineer at VSP Global from 2018 to 2020. This role was based in the Sacramento, California area and required on-site presence. During his tenure, he developed software solutions and contributed to various projects within the organization.
Educational Background in Astrophysics and Mathematics
Joey McKenzie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Astrophysics from San Diego State University, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he completed a Minor in Mathematics during the same period. His education provided a strong foundation in analytical and problem-solving skills, which he applies in his software engineering career.
Commitment to Developer Advocacy and Open Source
Joey McKenzie is committed to sharing knowledge through online platforms, focusing on developer advocacy. He actively contributes to open source communities, particularly in programming languages such as Rust, Go, and TypeScript. This involvement reflects his dedication to the software development community and continuous learning.