JCJosh Canterbury
@joshcanterbury
Full-stack software engineer specializing in React, Python, and scalable web applications.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a full-stack software engineer with hands-on experience building scalable, responsive web applications using React, TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, and modern frameworks. I have engineered reusable front-end architectures, integrated cloud services for authentication and data, and delivered production deployments using CI/CD pipelines.
My background includes leadership roles in tech residencies and apprenticeships, plus extensive experience in hospitality and entrepreneurship that strengthened my communication, team mentorship, and project coordination skills. I focus on crafting solutions aligned with business needs and mentoring teams on best practices to improve delivery and code quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Server / Lead Trainer
Various Restaurants & Bars
Aug 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Delivered high-volume service and trained new hires across multiple venues, managed private event logistics, and operated a mobile bar business to drive operational success.
Lead Frontend Engineer
African Geospace
Jul 2025 - Oct 2025 (3 months)
Directed front-end development during a 3-month tech residency, overseeing architecture, improving code quality, and mentoring developers to raise team efficiency.
Software Engineer Apprentice
Coding Temple
Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 (7 months)
Built dynamic web applications with emphasis on front-end architecture, reusable React components, and accessible responsive UIs while adopting CI/CD and TDD workflows.
Sales & Project Coordinator
Bench Craft Golf / Power Home Remodeling
Jul 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 6 months)
Managed advertising and renovation projects end-to-end, coordinating timelines, budgets, and client communications while consistently exceeding monthly sales targets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CTCoding Temple
Certificate - Software Engineering, Software Engineering
Completed a Software Engineering certificate with a front-end specialization, focusing on React, Redux, and modern web development workflows.
BUBaylor University
Undergraduate coursework, Business Management and Computer Science
Completed over two years of undergraduate coursework in Business Management and Computer Science.
C.C. Community College
Undergraduate coursework, Business Management and Computer Science
Completed over two years of undergraduate coursework in Business Management and Computer Science alongside studies at Baylor University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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