Joe Essey

Atlanta-Based Software Engineering Leader and Practitioner. My successes include both scaling teams from early to mid-stage and executing in all stages of software delivery. I've built global teams of 75 engineers through extensive EMEA and LatAm talent networks. I've led teams and SaaS solutions on cloud providers like AWS and Heroku, with the languages Ruby, Java, JavaScript, and C#. I maintain extensive talent networks in LatAm and EMEA.

Available Services

Software Solutions

• Cloud Configuration and Deployment: AWS, GCP, Heroku
• Software Application Development: Rails, Java/Spring, C#/.NET, React
• Database Configuration and Maintenance: Postgres, Oracle, MySQL, SQLSERVER
• Software Architecture and Design: Design Documents, Implementation Plans, Instrumentation

Global Team Building and Hiring Strategy

Enable recruitment of top-tier talent, create structured interview processes, and foster diverse, high-performing teams tailored to your organization's unique needs.

Career Pathing and Development

Design and implement clear, structured career progression frameworks that align employee growth with business objectives, maximizing engagement and retention.

Workflow Analysis and Optimization

Assess operational workflows to uncover inefficiencies and implement streamlined processes that drive productivity and reduce bottlenecks.

Information Management

Create robust systems for organizing, accessing, and sharing information, empowering teams to work smarter and faster with a single source of truth.

About Me

• VP of Engineering at Popmenu, where I lead a team building a world-class marketing and ordering management platform for restaurants.
• I spend a few hours just about every day exploring the outdoors with my 2 young sons.
• In the time between, I'm reading the Modern Library's 100 Best Novels.