Josh Heling is a seasoned technology executive and CTO with 25+ years of hands-on experience architecting and scaling software and service products from bootstrap startups to enterprise teams of 1500+. He has deep expertise in managed security, cloud migration, and platform engineering—having co-founded SecurePipe, led its acquisition integration at Trustwave, and guided product strategy and engineering for Verve Industrial within Rockwell Automation. Josh combines pragmatic engineering leadership with product sensitivity, repeatedly turning complex operational needs into scalable platforms (notably a cross-product reporting model and an internal OS to accelerate cloud transition). He balances strategic roles with maker instincts—running a permaculture-focused small farm where he applies tinkering and systems thinking to sustainability. Based in Verona, WI, he thrives working with smart, creative teams to solve real-world problems at the intersection of internet connectivity and environmental resilience.
11 years of coding experience
26 years of employment as a software developer
(C.S. coursework in support of New College degree program.) Computer Science, (C.S. coursework in support of New College degree program.) Computer Science at University of Minnesota
BA Computer Science, BA Computer Science at New College of Florida
Contributions:4 pushes, 1 branch in 3 years 10 months
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