Josh Purcell
About Josh Purcell
Josh Purcell is a Senior Solution Architect at Redpanda, where he focuses on simplifying event-driven systems and enhancing performance. He has a strong background in agile methodologies and has previously developed educational video games at Prodigy Education.
Work at Redpanda Data
Josh Purcell serves as a Senior Solution Architect at Redpanda Data, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on simplifying the development and management of event-driven systems. His work enhances performance and feature integration, contributing to the overall efficiency of the systems developed at Redpanda.
Previous Experience at IBM
Prior to his current role, Josh Purcell worked at IBM as a Cloud Engineer from 2021 to 2022 in Dallas, Texas. He also held the position of Senior IT Specialist at IBM from 2004 to 2018, accumulating a total of 14 years of experience with the company. During his time at IBM, he co-created solutions with clients, integrating IBM Research and product teams to design modern application systems.
Experience at Prodigy Education
Josh Purcell was employed at Prodigy Education as a Full Stack Specialization Lead from 2018 to 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, he developed educational video game products aimed at making math engaging for children globally. His work contributed to enhancing the learning experience for students through innovative technology.
Education and Expertise
Josh Purcell is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and Services at The University of Texas at Arlington, a program he has been involved with since 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in distributed systems and event-driven architecture, which are key areas of focus in his professional work.
Agile Methodologies and Development Practices
Josh Purcell has a strong background in applying agile methodologies, pair programming, test-driven development, and continuous deployment in solution development. These practices enhance collaboration and efficiency in software development, aligning with his focus on modern application systems.