Josh DeGraw

Josh DeGraw stands as a seasoned Senior Software Engineer, bringing a wealth of experience and a distinct pragmatic approach to software development. He thrives on building thoughtful, well-crafted solutions, demonstrating a passion for full-stack engineering that spans from intuitive frontends to robust infrastructure. His expertise is particularly strong in functional programming, with a keen interest in languages like F# and Rust, complemented by deep knowledge in TypeScript, React, and C#.

His philosophy centers on solving real-world problems through clean, maintainable code, rather than adhering strictly to academic definitions. As he openly shares, despite years of professional functional programming experience, he prioritizes practical application over the rote memorization of obscure category theory terms. This pragmatism allows him to adapt and innovate, as evidenced by his recent undertaking to fork Gleam and integrate .NET compilation support via F#, a testament to his continuous curiosity and hands-on problem-solving.

Josh often challenges conventional wisdom, humorously critiquing the discrepancy between traditional Object-Oriented Programming teachings and their practical, often less-than-ideal, real-world implementations. He advocates for the benefits of functional paradigms in achieving better, more maintainable software. Beyond his technical prowess, Josh is also a 'world-class yak shaver'—a term he embraces to describe his meticulous, in-depth approach to tasks, which ensures thoroughness, even if it involves tackling numerous sub-problems along the way. He also openly discusses topics like ADHD, fostering understanding and community within the tech sphere. Always eager to learn and improve, Josh continuously seeks to elevate the standard of software craftsmanship.