Josh Roach
About Josh Roach
Josh Roach serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Persado, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in engineering leadership across various companies, he specializes in building software engineering teams and deploying scalable cloud systems.
Work at Persado
Josh Roach serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Persado, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and driving the development of innovative solutions. His leadership is focused on enhancing the company's product offerings through effective engineering practices. Roach's experience in engineering management is instrumental in aligning technical efforts with business objectives, ensuring that the engineering team delivers high-quality products that meet market demands.
Previous Experience in Engineering Leadership
Before joining Persado, Josh Roach held several significant positions in engineering leadership. He was the Vice President of Engineering for North America at Tealium from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Mitek Systems Inc. as Senior Vice President of Software Engineering and Product Management from 2008 to 2012. His roles at Intuit and Accelrys as VP of Engineering and VP of Software Engineering respectively further solidified his expertise in managing engineering teams and product development.
Education and Expertise
Josh Roach earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from San Diego State University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in software engineering and technology leadership. Roach has developed expertise in various technologies, including Java, JavaScript, C#, and cloud services like AWS and Azure. His knowledge extends to advanced data management technologies such as DynamoDB and Apache Spark, which supports his focus on building scalable systems.
Patents and Innovations
Josh Roach has co-authored several patents in the machine learning and artificial intelligence domains. Notably, he contributed to the development of the 'mobile deposit' technology, which gained recognition as a leading fintech application in the 2010s. This innovation reflects his commitment to advancing technology and improving user experiences in financial services.
Engineering Management Approach
Roach emphasizes the importance of building world-class software engineering teams and providing comprehensive leadership throughout the product development life cycle. He employs Agile and Scrum methodologies to enhance team productivity and project outcomes. His approach includes aligning engineering efforts closely with business and product management, ensuring that technical initiatives support overall company goals.