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Joseph Spann

@josephspann

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Developer blending backend logic with frontend clarity

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a role where I can contribute to impactful full stack projects, grow my skills, and collaborate with a supportive, motivated team. I value clean code, clear communication, and continuous learning. Open to remote or hybrid work in any industry where great software makes a difference.

I'm a Full Stack Developer based in San Diego with over three years of experience designing and building scalable web applications across the stack. In my current role as Lead Developer at Global Tek Med, I’ve led a team in developing end-to-end systems, improving application uptime by 99% and reducing infrastructure costs by 30%. I bring a strong command of React, Node.js, Python, Django, and cloud platforms like Azure to every project, along with a passion for clean, efficient code that drives real results.

I specialize in building performant APIs, intuitive front-end experiences, and data pipelines that turn complex problems into user-friendly solutions. Whether it's modernizing legacy systems, optimizing performance, or leading technical strategy, I enjoy tackling challenges that push me to grow as both a developer and a teammate.

I’m industry-agnostic at this point in my career—I’m excited by roles that offer technical ownership, meaningful collaboration, and the chance to build products that make people’s lives easier or more interesting. I completed a Full Stack Bootcamp at UC San Diego and hold an associate's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics.

Outside of work, I train in Muay Thai, play music, and spend weekends exploring new places to eat and hike with my wife and our dog. I thrive in fast-moving environments, love learning new tech, and am always looking for ways to grow as both an engineer and a human.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Full Stack Developer

Current

Global Tek Med

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years)

Led a team of developers to create scalable applications and microservices, improving application uptime by 99% and reducing server costs by 30%. Migrated legacy applications to React, enhancing user satisfaction and retention. Designed robust API architecture and optimized website performance, significantly improving traffic and conversions.

React API Design CI CD JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 Azure Git Performance Optimization Fullstack Development

Customer Service/IT

Takelessons.com

Aug 2012 - Oct 2022 (10 years 2 months)

Developed strong client relationships and consistently exceeded service standards. Maintained high customer satisfaction ratings and effectively resolved customer requests, contributing to improved client feedback and retention.

Customer Service Client Relationship Management Communication Performance Improvement Customer Satisfaction Team Collaboration Continuous Learning problem resolution Service standards social media engagement

Customer Service/IT Consultant

Microsoft WebXT

Oct 2021 - Jul 2022 (9 months)

Led the successful migration from G-Suite to Microsoft systems for 35 employees, ensuring minimal downtime. Managed access permissions, supported IT rollouts, and improved operational efficiency through effective system design and documentation.

IT Consulting G Suite to Microsoft Migration Access Management System Design Customer Support Operational Efficiency Team Management IT Support Security Protocols Client Relationship Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UCSD Extended Studies

Bootcamp Certification, Web Development (MERN stack)

2021 - 2022

Grade: 4.0

Activities and societies: Focused mainly on MERN Stack Web Development Mongo/ MySQL, ExpressJS, ReactJS and NodeJS. Used MERN stack to develop scalable applications and deploy to free cloud services such as Heroku (at the time)

Graduated with full marks. Created 3 main applications to show understanding of concepts specifically related to web development using the MERN development tech stack.

Grossmont College

Associates, Computer Science and Mathematics

2019 - 2021

Grade: 4.0

Activities and societies: No Extra Activities

On the Deans list for 2 semesters in a row and graduated with honors. Also passed all necessary requirements to transfers to a 4-year university to continue my education.