Summary
John Welsby is a founder and seasoned software engineer with 11 years of experience blending software, cloud and virtual reality development with IT consulting and quality assurance. He has built production systems from video processing and data visualisation to a Drupal 8 VR module for the Australian War Memorial, and he leverages AWS, testing and technical writing to deliver reliable solutions. Now leading Joanine Enterprises, he selects freelance projects that spark his curiosity while also running a venture focused on men's support and wellbeing. Trained in software engineering and game development and holding a Master of Engineering, John uniquely bridges technical craft with public speaking, theology and comedic storytelling. He uses humour to make complex ideas accessible and is passionate about the intersection of faith and technology. Colleagues know him for thoughtful problem-solving, clear documentation and an appetite for projects that combine technical depth with human impact.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Australian National University
Bachelor of Software Engineering, Bachelor of Software Engineering at University of Canberra
Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development Programming, Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development Programming at Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Protege, Protege at Speakers Institute
ITIL 4 Foundation Certificate, ITIL 4 Foundation Certificate at Axelos