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Joshua Bodyfelt

@joshuabodyfelt

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Computational physicist turned CTO with expertise in software development.

New Zealand

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical contributions, fostering team growth and innovation.

With over 30 publications and a rich background in computational physics, I have successfully transitioned into senior roles within software and data development. My experience as a Chief Technology Officer at Cascade Debt has equipped me with the skills to manage product operations, streamline recruitment processes, and design scalable back-end pipelines. I take pride in mentoring junior colleagues and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Throughout my career, I have led innovative projects at Quantiful and Kara Technologies, where I implemented advanced data structures and automation systems that significantly improved operational efficiency. My technical expertise spans multiple coding languages, cloud platforms, and data frameworks, enabling me to contribute effectively to both strategic planning and hands-on technical tasks. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive impactful solutions in principal or executive technical leadership roles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Chief Technology Officer

Cascade Debt

May 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Managed product operations, created hiring processes, and designed a scalable data pipeline. Directed frontend deployment through AWS and established documentation practices. Achieved operational success serving 76 clients with significant data management.

AWS DevOps Documentation Product Management Hiring Data Pipelines

Head of Innovation & Technology

Quantiful

Oct 2021 - May 2022 (7 months)

Implemented AWS-CDK factory patterns for client onboarding, led refactors for performance, and created documentation for data structures. Oversaw compliance audits to meet industry standards.

AWS MLOps Documentation Data Structures Performance Onboarding Compliance

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Kara Technologies

Dec 2020 - Aug 2021 (8 months)

Developed a generative auto-encoder for animation retargeting and automated workflows for motion capture integration. Enhanced animation processes using Unreal's SDKs.

Machine Learning Unreal Engine C++Python Automation Animation

Lead Data Engineer

FreightFish

Mar 2020 - Aug 2020 (5 months)

Designed data pipelines and developed custom plugins for real-time data visualization. Managed data storage solutions and created simulation models for engineering applications.

Data Pipelines AWS JavaScript Data Visualization C++Simulation Data Management Engineering

Research & Innovation Manager

Centrality

Feb 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Led research on blockchain protocols and developed an internal analytics platform. Engaged in community initiatives and represented the company in international standards meetings.

Blockchain Development Research Analytics Community

Senior Research Officer

Massey University

May 2013 - Mar 2018 (4 years 10 months)

Managed a high-performance computing cluster and supervised research projects, resulting in numerous publications. Delivered lectures in various physics disciplines.

High Performance Computing Clustering