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Joel Martinez - Orlando, FL. - Engineering leader with 20+ years of experience spanning cloud, mobile, finance, game development, and AI. Currently leading engineering for Microsoft for Startups and Azure for Education, integrating programs directly into the Azure portal and driving product-led growth features. Previously led development on Microsoft Q&A and 'Ask Learn' services. Skilled at scaling distributed teams, modernizing legacy systems, and connecting business strategy to user impact. Proven record of stabilizing fast-growing platforms and delivering cross-functional outcomes that balance velocity with quality.

Experience

Microsoft

Principal Software Engineering Manager
Sep 2021 - Present, Orlando, Florida, United States (Remote)

  • Joined Microsoft For Startups (Founder's Hub) in July 2024
  • Shipped "Ask Learn," supporting Microsoft Copilot for Azure (public preview at Ignite 2023)
  • Shipped AI Powered Q&A Assist (public preview at Build 2023, GA in Oct 2023)
  • Led the implementation of a new green-field version of Microsoft Q&A, shipped in Jan 2023 with zero outage incidents

Microsoft

Senior Software Engineer
Jul 2016 - Sep 2021, Orlando, FL

  • Migrated all managed API documentation from MSDN to docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/
  • Became a tech lead in Developer Relations engineering, improving the reference pipeline and leading the docs search system
  • Partnered with Azure Search on the largest pre-launch pilot of their cognitive search and answers feature

Xamarin

Software Engineer
Aug 2013 - Jun 2016, Orlando, Florida Area

  • Designed and created a custom content management system for Xamarin's developer portal integrated with GitHub
  • Maintained and extended Mono's documentation tools for API (monodoc, mdoc)

About.com

Lead Mobile Application Developer
Sep 2011 - Aug 2013, Manhattan, NY

  • Developed and led mobile applications for caloriecount.com (Android, iOS)
  • Launched "Calorie Camp," a social network feature that increased user engagement and connections

Credit Agricole CIB

Senior Programmer Analyst
Aug 2010 - Aug 2011, Manhattan, NY

  • Same role as at SetClear, relocated

FlatRedBall LLC

Captain
Feb 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Developed games using C# and XNA framework
  • Shipped: Udder Chaos (Xbox Live Indie Games, Apr 2011; Windows Phone, Jul 2011)
  • Shipped: SteamBirds (Windows Phone, Aug 2011)

SetClear

Senior Software Engineer / Development Manager
Mar 2007 - Aug 2010

  • Promoted to Development Manager in Jan 2010
  • Developed high-throughput systems handling hundreds of thousands of trades daily
  • Technical stack: ASP.NET MVC, WCF, BizTalk, MQ Series queues

SiTEL

Contractor
Apr 2008 - Jun 2008

  • Integrated video into XNA-based training applications using the Scurvy.Media library

G-Trade

Lead Developer
May 2006 - Mar 2007

  • Improved development processes and designed a new client management application

Wee Beastie

Contractor
Feb 2007 - Feb 2007

  • Developed prototypes using Managed DirectX and XNA for video rendering

Community MX

Co-Founder
Apr 2002 - Jun 2006

  • Wrote articles on web technologies and developed the content management and payment/subscription processor systems

Electronic Arts

Software Engineer
Mar 2004 - May 2006

  • Developed internal business software and content pipelines for Superman Returns: The Game

Orlando .NET User Group

President
Sep 2001 - Dec 2005

  • Founded and grew the user group into one of the largest in Central Florida

ASPSoft, Inc.

Consultant
Oct 2003 - Mar 2004

  • Provided expert guidance on various .NET projects across industries

PayPal

Consultant
Nov 2003 - Dec 2003

  • Developed a custom web crawler to analyze PayPal functionality usage across the web

Workable Solutions, Inc.

Programmer
Nov 2000 - Oct 2003

  • Developed core business logic for payment and billing processors

Convergys

Tech Support Representative
Mar 2000 - Nov 2000

  • Provided technical support for Windows 98, ME, and 2000
  • Assisted customers in troubleshooting and resolving software and hardware issues
  • Delivered excellent customer service, ensuring high satisfaction rates

Skills

  • Languages: C#, F#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, KQL
  • Frameworks/Tools: .NET, ASP.NET MVC, WCF, Xamarin, XNA
  • Platforms: Azure, Windows, Mac, GitHub
  • Other: Team Management, Public Speaking, Agile

Authored Books

  • C# 5 First Look – Packt Publishing, 2012
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 Magic – New Riders, 2003
  • ASP.NET Development with Dreamweaver MX: Visual QuickPro Guide – Peachpit Press, 2002

Open Source

  • Chloroplast (Static Site Generator, Wilderness Labs)
  • Mono Doc Tools (MDOC)

Volunteer

  • Orlando .NET User Group (ONETUG) Founder & President (2001–2005)

Interests

  • Game Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Mobile App Development
  • 3D Printing
  • Mentoring Developers