Summary
Joshua Patterson is a senior software engineer with 11 years of experience building backend-first tools and services, currently focused at Torch.AI after a multi-year tenure at Canopy. He holds dual BS degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics from Kansas State University and brings strong practical expertise in Python, PostgreSQL, AWS, JavaScript, and Vue.js. Joshua has a track record of improving developer workflows and shipping reliable backend systems in both healthcare and public-benefit domains. He pairs rigorous technical grounding with hands-on curiosity—exploring Rust and game development in Godot outside of work—which often leads to pragmatic, performance-minded solutions. Based in Overland Park, Kansas, he balances engineering with hobbies like motorcycling and playing bass, reflecting a collaborative, well-rounded approach to problem solving.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, 3.8, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, 3.8 at Kansas State University