Joe Neal
About Joe Neal
Joe Neal is a Principal Architect at Sallie Mae, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in data communications and network engineering, having held various positions at companies such as Stanley Black & Decker, World Wide Technology, and Navient.
Work at Sallie Mae
Joe Neal has been employed at Sallie Mae since 2019, currently holding the position of Principal Architect. Prior to this role, he served as Senior Manager of Data Communications from 2008 to 2014. His tenure at Sallie Mae spans over six years in total, contributing to various initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience in Networking
Before joining Sallie Mae, Joe Neal worked at Navient as Senior Manager of Data Communications from 2014 to 2017. His earlier experience includes a role as Consulting Systems Engineer at World Wide Technology from 2017 to 2019, and as Senior Network Engineer at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. He also worked as a Network Engineer at ON Semiconductor from 2000 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Joe Neal studied at Purdue University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in network engineering and architecture.
Career Timeline
Joe Neal's career spans over two decades, beginning with his role as a Network Engineer at ON Semiconductor from 2000 to 2003. He then transitioned to Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. for three years before moving to Sallie Mae. After his time at Sallie Mae, he worked at Navient and World Wide Technology, before returning to Sallie Mae as Principal Architect in 2019.