Summary
Joshua Rand is a Software Engineer II with 11 years of engineering experience, currently contributing to BAE Systems after a multi-year tenure building automated test frameworks and CI/CD pipelines at DCS Corp. He combines a formal background in Game Design & Development (MS) and Game Programming (BS) with hands-on expertise in C++, C#, Java, Swift, Robot Framework, and Blockly, making him equally comfortable with low-level code and test automation. Joshua has a secret security clearance and a track record of improving testability of web applications by adding robust UI hooks and creating reusable Robot Framework keyword libraries. A practiced tutor and mentor, he has taught C++ and data structures to college students and guided interns in automation best practices. Outside of engineering he creates digital character illustrations and is self-taught in Japanese kana, reflecting a disciplined, creative approach to problem solving.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Game Design & Development, 3.69, Master of Science - MS, Game Design & Development, 3.69 at Rochester Institute of Technology
High School Diploma, N/A, 3.68, High School Diploma, N/A, 3.68 at Campbell High School
Bachelor of Science (BS), Game Programming, 3.96, Bachelor of Science (BS), Game Programming, 3.96 at Daniel Webster College
English