Joshua Estrada
About Joshua Estrada
Joshua Estrada is a software tester and co-founder of Synergy Chamber Players, with a background in violin performance. He has over two decades of experience in the publishing industry and has performed with various orchestras and musical groups across California.
Current Role at Prolific Publishing, Inc.
Joshua Estrada has been working at Prolific Publishing, Inc. since 2001, holding multiple positions over the years. He currently serves as a Customer Support Representative and has been in this role for 23 years in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to his customer support duties, he has worked as a Software Tester since 2012, focusing on software testing for web and mobile applications, particularly in project management and financial software domains. His experience includes providing software-related technical support, emphasizing customer and technical support services.
Background in Music Performance
Joshua Estrada has a strong background in music performance, particularly as a violinist. He studied Violin Performance at the New England Conservatory of Music for one year from 1992 to 1993. He furthered his education at California State University, Northridge, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Violin Performance from 1993 to 1997. His professional experience includes serving as a Section Violinist with the San Bernardino Symphony from 2005 to 2011 and with the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra since 2015. He also worked as a Principal Violinist for NETworks Presentations from 2010 to 2015.
Co-Founder of Synergy Chamber Players
In 2016, Joshua Estrada co-founded Synergy Chamber Players in California. This initiative focuses on organizing and leading small acoustic musical groups, showcasing his extensive experience in chamber and orchestral performances. His role as co-founder allows him to contribute to the artistic direction and performance opportunities for musicians in the chamber music community.
Previous Experience in Music
Joshua has a diverse history in the music industry, having performed in various capacities. He was a Section Violinist with the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra from 1988 to 1990 and again from 2015 onwards. His tenure with NETworks Presentations as a Principal Violinist for the production of Beauty & The Beast lasted from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, he has experience in studio recording sessions for chamber and orchestral performances, further enhancing his musical expertise.