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Joel McDaniel

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Software Development Specialist @ Jack Henry at Amdocs
📍 United States

Joel is a senior software engineer specializing in creating high-quality, low-maintenance software solutions using modern languages like Go, TypeScript, and Rust. He has engineered cloud microservices and distributed systems for companies like American Express. People who have worked with him describe him as thorough, methodical, innovative, and a well-rounded engineer.

Outside of his direct professional work, Joel is a dedicated lifelong learner, staying current with technology trends by earning certifications in modern programming languages such as Rust and Go. His interests suggest a passion for music, specifically in musical instruments manufactured by industry leaders.

Unique fact: Joel approaches his work with an artistic sensibility, viewing programming as an art form to deliver elegantly engineered and forward-thinking solutions.

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Current Role
Software Development Specialist @ Jack Henry
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Joel shows up

Non-Confrontational
Consensus Focused
Optimistic

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Joel cares about

Go (Golang) Development
A core skill used in senior engineering roles at American Express and Wabash, backed by a certification in building REST APIs with JWT authentication using Go.
Cloud Microservices
He has led engineering and development on enterprise-level microservices in containerized cloud environments at multiple previous positions.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Software Development Specialist @ Jack Henry
Amdocs
5-2022 - 10-2024
Senior Fullstack Engineer (Go / Angular)
Wabash - IT Solutions
5-2021 - 4-2022
Senior Software Development Engineer (Go)
American Express
7-2020 - 1-2021
Golang Engineer (actually it was more Python)
Humana
8-2019 - 5-2020
Senior Software Engineer (Go, React, TypeScript, GraphQL)
WebShield Inc
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Education
Computer Information Systems
Fullerton College
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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