Joe Duncko

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Director of Platform Engineering at BlastPoint

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

Joe is a Pittsburgh-based Director of Platform Engineering at BlastPoint, where he has grown from a Senior Frontend Engineer. He is passionate about frontend development and has a strong background in re-architecting React codebases with modern tooling. He also has experience teaching web development at Youngstown State University.

Outside of work, Joe is deeply involved in community building, particularly through his role as an organizer for Code Youngstown, which connects software engineers in the Youngstown, Ohio area. He is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Youngstown Business Incubator, helping local startups.

He co-founded HackYSU, the annual hackathon at Youngstown State University, fostering innovation among students.

Personality Overview

Confident & Optimistic

Charming & Persuasive

Fast Adopter

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Frontend Architecture
Led the re-architecture of a React codebase at BlastPoint using modern tools like TypeScript and Vite, significantly improving team efficiency and throughput.
Local Tech Communities
Actively builds the tech scene in Northeast Ohio as a co-organizer of Code Youngstown and through partnerships with the Youngstown Business Incubator.
Startup Mentorship
As an Entrepreneur in Residence, he advises startups on MVP strategy and execution, and previously led a program that developed MVPs for local companies using student talent.

Media Appearances

Joe has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Director of Platform Engineering at BlastPoint
8-2023 - 1-2025
Engineering Manager at BlastPoint
10-2021 - 1-2025
Senior Frontend Engineer at BlastPoint
2-2023
Entrepreneur in Residence & Director of Software Development at Youngstown Business Incubator
8-2022 - 5-2023
Adjunct Professor at Youngstown State University

Education

2013 - 2017
Computer Information Systems / Entrepreneurship from Youngstown State University
2008 - 2013
Education details unavailable from Canfield High School

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Exp : 8 Location : Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Platform Engineering at BlastPoint
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Insights For Selling To Joe

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joe is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joe

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joe move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Joe take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Joe

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