Summary
Joseph Mcilhargey is a senior software engineer with a decade of experience building features for conversational AI and consumer products, currently contributing to Samsung's Bixby team in California. He has a steady track record at Samsung (multiple stints) and Viv Labs, focusing on practical engineering that supports voice assistant capabilities and integrations. His background blends formal science training (Biochemistry/Chemistry) with self-driven software education (freeCodeCamp) and an associate degree in computer science, suggesting a methodical, data-oriented approach to problem solving. Prior roles in test engineering and payments/compliance give him a strong appreciation for reliability, edge cases, and operational rigor. Colleagues can expect an engineer who bridges research-minded curiosity with production discipline, comfortable moving between backend systems and platform-facing features. He often brings unconventional cross-disciplinary instincts—applying scientific reasoning to software design—to accelerate feature quality and troubleshooting.
10 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Front-End Back-End and Data-Visualization Certificates Software Engineering, Front-End Back-End and Data-Visualization Certificates Software Engineering at freeCodeCamp
Bachelor’s Degree Biochemistry - Chemisty, Bachelor’s Degree Biochemistry - Chemisty at UC Santa Barbara
Associates Degree Computer Science, Associates Degree Computer Science at Diablo Valley College