Joe Powers
About Joe Powers
Joe Powers is a Senior Software Engineer at Talkiatry with a diverse background in software and mechanical engineering, and a passion for music and gaming.
Current Role at Talkiatry
Joe Powers currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Talkiatry, starting from 2022. He is based in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. In this role, Joe applies his extensive experience in software development to contribute to the engineering team. His focus includes creating seamless user experiences and developing reliable backend systems.
Previous Roles at BandwagonFanClub, Inc.
Before joining Talkiatry, Joe Powers worked at BandwagonFanClub, Inc. in multiple capacities. He initially joined as a Junior Software Engineer in 2019 and was promoted to Software Engineer, holding the position from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he collaborated with a team to develop a user-friendly interface and a robust backend API. His efforts were focused on enhancing the platform's performance and reliability.
Experience at GE Power
Joe Powers has a notable tenure at GE Power where he held various engineering roles. Starting as an EID Engineering Intern in 2014, he progressed to the Edison Engineering Development Program Engineer from 2016 to 2018. He later became a Design Engineer from 2018 to 2019. At GE Power, Joe was involved in designing components for turbomachinery and developing controls code for gas turbines, contributing significantly to the company's industrial gas turbine business.
Educational Background
Joe Powers has a solid educational background in Mechanical Engineering. He completed his Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2016 to 2019, after earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) in the same field from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, Joe attended Carolina Code School in 2019, focusing on Web Page, Digital/Multimedia, and Information Resources Design. His early education was completed at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, GA, from 1998 to 2011.
Other Professional Experiences
In addition to his roles in technology and engineering, Joe Powers has held various other positions. He worked as a Peer Leader at the Georgia Tech Housing Department from 2012 to 2013 and served as a lifeguard at the YMCA from 2010 to 2012. These roles provided him with diverse experiences and skills outside of his primary engineering career.