Justin Atwell
About Justin Atwell
Justin Atwell serves as the Developer Advocate Sustainability Lead at Swirlds Labs, where he focuses on sustainability and technology. With a background in software engineering and a strong commitment to solving technical problems, he has held various roles in the IT industry since 2010.
Work at Swirlds Labs
Justin Atwell has been serving as the Developer Advocate Sustainability Lead at Swirlds Labs since 2021. In this role, he focuses on promoting sustainable practices within technology development. His work emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainability into software solutions, reflecting his strong commitment to addressing environmental challenges.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Justin held various roles in the technology sector. He worked as a Software Engineer at Fanball for two months in 2010, and later served as a Programmer Analyst 1 at Gateway EDI from 2013 to 2014. He also worked as a Senior Consultant at Daugherty Business Solutions from 2019 to 2021 and as a Developer Performance Manager at World Wide Technology from 2018 to 2019. His experience includes a role as a Senior Software Engineer at Object Computing, Inc. in 2021 and as a Web Developer at Hunter Engineering from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Justin Atwell studied at Eldon Career Center from 2002 to 2004 and later attended Lincoln University in Missouri, where he focused on Object Oriented and Client Server Systems from 2008 to 2010. He also completed his high school education at Eldon High School from 2001 to 2005. His educational background supports his extensive experience in mission-critical IT systems and software development.
Passion for Sustainability
Justin Atwell is deeply passionate about sustainability, viewing it as a critical existential threat facing humanity. His commitment to this cause influences his professional focus, particularly in his role at Swirlds Labs. He actively seeks to merge technology with sustainable practices, advocating for solutions that address environmental issues.
Technical Problem Solving
Justin enjoys helping others solve technical problems and creating impactful software. He considers himself the 'glue' that holds a team together, embracing challenges and fostering collaboration. His approach to teamwork and problem-solving reflects his belief in the importance of technology combined with a psychological understanding of team dynamics.