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Joshua Stovall

Software Engineer

Skills

Languages

TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonC++SQLHTML/CSS

Frameworks

ReactNext.jsNode.jsExpressTailwind CSSThree.js

Tools

GitDockerAWSMongoDBPostgreSQLLinux

Audio

Max/MSPLogic ProPro ToolsDanteMainStageMixing/Mastering

Experience

Software Developer IT Specialist

Software Developer IT Specialist

Catalis Dental Lab Partners

July 2025 - Present

  • Developed a multi-platform patient portal (Next.js + Expo) serving thousands of daily users across 8 dental laboratories
  • Architect and scale Node.js/TypeScript backends (Express, Drizzle ORM, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, Socket.io, Redis) orchestrating CAD file ingestion, manufacturing queues, and real-time collaboration
  • Build cross-platform 3D tools by sharing modular Three.js components between web and mobile, enabling interactive visualization of dental photogrammetry scans
  • Implement platform-wide RBAC and secure authentication (NextAuth, JWT) across all portal features and workflows
  • Deliver a modular form-builder system for admins/CSR and maintain high code quality with OpenAPI/Swagger docs, Jest testing, and refactoring
Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Multus Medical

February 2022 - March 2024

  • Lead development of 3D anatomical rendering and surgical animation software, delivering interactive visualizations for personal injury patients, attorneys, and medical professionals
  • Architect and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS S3, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Orthanc DICOM servers, Azure VMs, pfSense VPNs) ensuring HIPAA-compliant secure access to millions of medical files
  • Develop and maintain backend services (Node.js, Express, Python, Flask, Django, Docker, Cycle.io) for CAD/DICOM ingestion, automation pipelines, and microservice orchestration
  • Create proprietary 3D modeling tools and plugins (C++, Python, Blender Geometry Nodes, DaVinci Resolve scripts), reducing technician case time by 25–30%
  • Integrate APIs and automate workflows, including Clio/Filevine webhooks and UniCourt Legal Data ETL, delivering weekly sales reports and streamlining document sharing
IT Coordinator & Web Developer

IT Coordinator & Web Developer

Octane Multimedia

January 2021 - February 2022

  • Lead development of a full-stack MERN CRM (React, Redux, Electron, Node.js, MongoDB) managing the company's global film catalog and internal workflows, including client uploads, asset management, financial reporting, and HR functions
  • Engineer automated media pipelines for streaming platforms, including video extraction, transcoding with FFMPEG, image resizing with Sharp, and platform-specific metadata generation (JSON, XML, MRSS)
  • Develop a closed-caption localization service using Node.js and Google Cloud Translation API, enabling rapid translation of .SRT subtitle files for international distribution
  • Design and deploy real-time live streaming infrastructure across multiple platforms (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook) using NGINX, FFMPEG, HEVC, and RTMP, optimizing broadcast workflows and audience reach
  • Build and maintain public-facing marketing websites showcasing the film catalog with search, trailer streaming, and dynamic content updates via the internal CRM
Startup Founder

Startup Founder

Instrument Bible

January 2018 - December 2020

  • Developed a music education software application an entrepreneurial venture, distributed on iOS, Android, and web browsers, it features virtual fingering charts for various instruments, along with tools like a tuner, metronome, MIDI player, oscilloscope, and audio recorder.
  • Designed to aid musicians in practice and learning, the app is free, cross-platform, and available in over 30 languages.
  • Created to modernize music education beyond traditional paper charts.
  • Achieved over 100 weekly downloads and a 4.5-star rating in the iOS app store.
  • Successfully funded through a Kickstarter campaign with 719 backers.
  • Showcased at the 2019 Midwest Clinic and the 2020 NAMM Show, earning recognition in the music education community.
SEO Strategist

August 2019 - October 2019

  • Developed and executed a comprehensive SEO strategy to increased organic search traffic.
  • Conducted in-depth keyword research and competitive analysis to identify high-value targeting opportunities in the entertainment industry.
  • Optimized on-page SEO elements across the Wordpress site, improving page load speed mobile responsiveness.
  • Revitalized media presence across online social platforms.
Real-Time Audio Systems & Network Engineer

Real-Time Audio Systems & Network Engineer

Santa Clara Vanguard

May 2024 - August 2024

  • Design and operate mission-critical, real-time signal systems using Yamaha CL3, Dante (IP audio), and low-latency digital routing, supporting live performance at scale
  • Engineer fault-tolerant playback infrastructure with redundant Mac mini MainStage systems and hot-failover audio paths, ensuring uninterrupted real-time output
  • Architect and manage distributed IP networks for synchronized audio delivery across line arrays, stage I/O, and playback nodes in dynamically changing environments
  • Execute rapid system provisioning (sub-3-minute setups), including RF spectrum coordination (Wireless Workbench), network validation, and seamless reconfiguration per venue
  • Optimize system performance per venue through latency tuning, signal integrity analysis, and acoustic modeling, maintaining consistent output quality under real-time constraints
Percussion Instructor, Music Arranger, Audio Engineer

Percussion Instructor, Music Arranger, Audio Engineer

Corona del Sol High School

June 2015 - Present

  • Arrange music for 30+ member mallet ensemble and 50+ member steel drum band using Sibelius, MuseScore, and Logic Pro X
  • Manage live audio for Arizona's largest high school marching band and 5-time WGI World Championship finalist percussion ensemble
  • Produce video content for YouTube channel with 250,000+ views
Music Arranger & Percussion Instructor

Music Arranger & Percussion Instructor

Perry High School

July 2014 - May 2017

  • Taught front ensemble percussion, developing students' technique and musicality
  • Composed and arranged music for Indoor Percussion Ensemble and Marching Band
  • Created three WGI Percussion shows and three front ensemble arrangements
  • Elevated ensemble performance quality through technical instruction and original compositions
Percussion Teacher & Music Arranger

Percussion Teacher & Music Arranger

Skyline High School

August 2014 - December 2018

  • Taught the Skyline Indoor WGI Ensemble in 2014 and the Marching Band Front Ensemble in 2018.
  • Arranged original WGI percussion show Beyond (2014) and the marching band show Retrograde (2015).
  • Provided individual and group percussion lessons, focusing on technique, musicality, and performance skills.
  • Collaborated with music faculty to integrate percussion elements into the broader music curriculum, enhancing the overall student learning experience.
Sound Engineer & Percussion Technician

Sound Engineer & Percussion Technician

Vision Percussion

August 2017 - December 2019

  • Taught percussion techniques to ensemble members for competitive performance
  • Managed sound engineering including MainStage programming and live amplification
  • Conducted audio recordings to document performances and support rehearsal review
  • Ensured high-quality sound production and technical precision during events

Projects

🍝

Next.js, Stripe API, Gmail API

Music notation template E-commerce shop with Stripe API integration

JavaScript, Python, TensorFlow

Detect solfege hand signs using machine learning

🎼

JavaScript, WebMIDI API

A JavaScript library for displaying notes on a music staff

🎤

JavaScript, DSP, Web Audio API

Microtonal tuner built with Web Audio API

🎹

JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Electron

Music education app for learning musical instruments

🌊

Max/MSP, macOS

A simple application to help demonstrate fundamental properties of sound

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts

At Arizona State University, I earned my Bachelor of Arts with a focus on Education and Technology. The program provided a blend of theoretical, technical, and practical knowledge, covering music theory, digital music technologies, hybrid instrument ensembles, and programming in Max/MSP. I gained hands-on experience in composing for film, conducting, and exploring music's societal impact. I studied under renowned professors and participated in various ensembles, enhancing my technical skills in musical acoustics, microcontrollers, and song production with digital audio workstations. This education enriched my theoretical foundation, technical proficiency, and performance abilities, enabling a well-rounded approach to music.

Rio Salado College

At Rio Salado College, I completed courses in environmental biology, mathematics, Spanish, technical/professional writing, and literature, which enhanced my understanding of natural sciences, communication, writing, and analytical skills. Notable coursework included Math Analysis for Business, Technical & Professional Writing, Biology Concepts, Environmental Biology, Precalculus, Brief Calculus, Elementary & Intermediate Spanish, and General & Contemporary Humanities, all of which contributed to the versatility and interdisciplinary skills I apply to my music and professional endeavors.