Joshua "Jag" Ginsberg
About Joshua "Jag" Ginsberg
Joshua 'Jag' Ginsberg is a Staff Software Engineer at Hungryroot, where he leads the Internal Services and Architecture team. He has extensive experience in software engineering and has held various roles at notable organizations, including Red Hat and the Free Software Foundation.
Work at Hungryroot
Joshua Ginsberg serves as a Staff Software Engineer at Hungryroot, where he leads the Internal Services and Architecture team. His role emphasizes creating joyful developer experiences and fostering a positive engineering culture within the organization. Ginsberg has been with Hungryroot since 2023, contributing his expertise in software engineering and architecture to enhance the company's internal systems.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Ginsberg held several significant roles in the software engineering field. He worked at Tackle.io as a Staff Software Engineer from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he served as Principal Python Architect at Celerity from 2013 to 2015. His experience also includes being a Chief Architect at SocialCode from 2012 to 2013 and a Founding Engineer at the same company from 2011 to 2012.
Career Background in Technology
Ginsberg has a diverse background in technology, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He was a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat from 2015 to 2020 and a Software and Solutions Architect at Columbia University from 2020 to 2021. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Systems Administrator at the Free Software Foundation from 2005 to 2008 and a Network Systems Administrator at Brainstorm Internet from 2003 to 2005.
Education and Academic Background
Joshua Ginsberg studied at Rice University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1998 to 2002. Prior to his university education, he attended St. Mark's School of Texas from 1986 to 1998, completing his primary and secondary education there. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his career in software engineering.
Focus on Engineering Culture
Ginsberg is known for his commitment to promoting a positive engineering culture within his teams. He emphasizes the importance of creating an enjoyable and productive environment for developers, which aligns with his focus on enhancing developer experiences in his roles throughout his career.