Proprietary Operations Platform
Replaced fragmented legacy tooling with a unified internal platform, eliminating manual reconciliation and giving operations a single source of truth.
Read more →Software Developer & Senior Engineering Manager
Josh Goodman
Kansas City Metro
I lead a software development team that delivers proprietary business-critical software. I focus on practical architecture, secure engineering practices, and building teams that ship consistently.
I have also worked in a DBA role for 12+ years with Microsoft SQL Server, handling day-to-day support and now leading DBA team direction alongside software development management.
What I Do
Technical Focus Areas
Application Architecture
Modern, maintainable system design with clear service boundaries.
Secure Software Delivery
SDLC governance, threat modeling, and security-by-default practices.
API & Integration Design
Event-driven patterns, API contracts, and reliable integration platforms.
SQL Server & Data Platforms
MS SQL Server operations, reliability, query optimization, and team leadership.
Developer Productivity
Platform engineering, tooling, and delivery habit improvements.
Practical AI Enablement
Governance, standards, and measurement frameworks for AI in engineering.
Featured Work
All projects →Integration Reliability Initiative
Introduced event-driven integration patterns and centralized observability to eliminate silent failures across third-party and internal systems.
Read more →AI-Assisted Developer Workflow Pilot
Built a lightweight governance framework for AI coding tools, improving first-pass code review rates and reducing time to first working draft.
Read more →Recent Writing
All posts →Epic Games, Fortnite, and the Risk of Building a Business Around a Virtual Economy
Fortnite is still massive, Unreal Engine is a powerhouse, and Disney just invested $1.5 billion. So why does Epic keep having layoffs? The answer is in the economics, not the product.
AI Is Incredible, But Someone’s Going to Get a Surprising Bill
AI has produced genuinely impressive outcomes across industries. But the cost curve is steep, and most teams haven’t hit their real bill yet.
From Individual Contributor to Senior Manager: What Actually Changes
The promotion to senior manager isn’t a reward for being a great IC — it’s a job change. Here’s what actually shifts and what trips people up.