Joshua Van Buren
About Joshua Van Buren
Joshua Van Buren is a Software Architect with extensive experience at Thomson Reuters, where he has held various roles since 2001. He has contributed significantly to projects such as WestlawNext and has a background in both Microsoft and Java technologies.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Joshua Van Buren has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2001, holding various positions over the years. He started as a Senior Software Engineer from 2001 to 2004, then transitioned to Lead Software Engineer from 2004 to 2011. Following this, he served as Associate Software Architect from 2011 to 2013. Since 2013, he has worked as a Software Architect. His work has focused on several key projects, including the architecture and launch of WestlawNext Canada and the Taxnet Pro migration project.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Van Buren earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from SUNY Geneseo, where he studied from 1994 to 1997. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in technology. He has expertise in both Microsoft and Java technologies, which he has utilized throughout his career, particularly during his time at West Publishing.
Background
Joshua Van Buren has been a technologist since childhood, beginning with early computing systems such as the Atari 2600 and TRS-80 Color Computer. His experience spans the evolution of technology from personal computers to public cloud design. He gained leadership experience during the Dot-com era by leading a small J2EE development team, which contributed to his ability to learn and teach new technologies.
Achievements
During his tenure at Thomson Reuters, Joshua Van Buren expanded architecture responsibilities to include the Westlaw Form Builder and Practical Law experience on WestlawNext. He contributed to significant projects such as the Browse Legal Topics and Proview Search Integration for WestlawNext Canada, focusing on features tailored for the Canadian market, including the Canadian Abridgment and search enhancements.