Joe De Capo
About Joe De Capo
Joe De Capo is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, currently working at Marco Polo since 2018. He has previously held positions at EyeVerify and FanThreeSixty, and he holds dual degrees in Physics and Chemistry from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Work at Marco Polo
Joe De Capo has been employed at Marco Polo as a Senior Software Engineer since 2018. In this role, he has developed features for the Marco Polo Messenger App utilizing a shared C++ library, which has improved cross-platform functionality. He has automated continuous integration and delivery processes through Ruby scripting, Fastlane, GitHub Actions, and Bitrise. Additionally, he has led the migration of local backend development and testing environments to Docker, enhancing efficiency and consistency in the development process. Joe has also collaborated with customer support to address and resolve issues reported in the Marco Polo Channels App and contributed to backend development using Firebase cloud functions with JavaScript and TypeScript.
Previous Experience at EyeVerify
Before joining Marco Polo, Joe De Capo worked at EyeVerify from 2013 to 2015 as a Software Engineer. His tenure at EyeVerify followed a brief period as a Software Development Intern in 2013. During his time as a Software Engineer, he contributed to various software development projects within the company, gaining valuable experience in the field.
Experience at FanThreeSixty
Joe De Capo served as a Senior Software Engineer (iOS) at FanThreeSixty from 2015 to 2018. In this position, he focused on developing and maintaining iOS applications, further enhancing his expertise in software engineering and mobile application development.
Education and Expertise
Joe De Capo earned a Master of Science (MS) in Physics from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, he obtained dual Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Physics and Chemistry from the same institution, studying from 2004 to 2009. He also spent a year at Victoria University of Wellington in 2007-2008. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in scientific principles and analytical skills, which he applies in his software engineering career.
Teaching and Research Experience
During his academic career, Joe De Capo was involved in various teaching and research roles at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He served as a Student Teaching Assistant from 2008 to 2012, an SI Leader from 2011 to 2012, and an Undergraduate Researcher from 2009 to 2010. These positions allowed him to develop his communication and leadership skills while contributing to the academic community.