Joshua Forman
About Joshua Forman
Joshua Forman is the Director of Engineering at Strata Identity, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in engineering leadership and organizational development, having held various roles in notable companies over the past three decades.
Current Role at Strata Identity
Joshua Forman serves as the Director of Engineering at Strata Identity, a position he has held since 2024. He works in a hybrid capacity from Boulder, Colorado. In this role, he assesses people, processes, and tools to map current and future states for high-performing teams. His focus includes helping engineering leaders identify their 'growing edge' to enhance engagement and performance. Additionally, he works on creating and changing structures, policies, and measures to facilitate the transition of teams to their desired future state.
Previous Experience in Engineering Leadership
Joshua Forman has extensive experience in engineering leadership roles. He worked at ShapeShift as Director of Engineering from 2017 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Client Services at Avoka for one year in 2014-2015. His earlier positions include Vice President of Services at ILANTUS Technologies from 2012 to 2014 and Vice President of Customer Success at Symplified from 2006 to 2012. His career began at Andersen Consulting / Accenture as a System Analyst / Programmer from 1994 to 1995.
Educational Background
Joshua Forman earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from UC Santa Barbara, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. He later pursued further education at Regis University, achieving a Master of Science in Management with a focus on Organizational Leadership from 2004 to 2007. In 2016, he completed a program in Full-Stack Development at CodeCraft School of Technology.
Board Memberships and Community Involvement
Joshua Forman is actively involved in community service and governance. He has served as a Board Trustee for the Community Foundation Boulder County from 2017 to 2022. He was also a Board Member for Pledge 1% Colorado from 2007 to 2015. In 2023, he became a member of the Board of Directors for The Reentry Initiative, contributing to initiatives aimed at supporting reintegration efforts.
Long-Term Career in Technology and Engineering
Joshua Forman has a long-standing career in technology and engineering, spanning several decades. He worked as a Senior Engineer and Oracle DBA at Wild Oats Markets from 1995 to 2006. His diverse roles across various companies have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of engineering processes and team dynamics, enabling him to drive performance improvements in his current and past positions.