Joshua W. — Head of Design
I help organizations solve their most complex technology transformation challenges through a unique combination of deep engineering expertise and organizational psychology principles. Over 18 years, I've led transformations for organizations ranging from $3B SaaS providers to $6B healthcare technology companies—modernizing legacy architectures, scaling global engineering operations, and building cultures of sustainable innovation. Recent Impact: At UKG, I directed transformation for a 100+ person global engineering organization, achieving a 92% reduction in architectural complexity. I pioneered the company's expansion into South America, becoming the first director to hire and scale teams at our acquired Uruguay office—growing from zero to 20+ engineers in 12 months while reducing labor costs 67%. This success catalyzed broader company investment and facility expansion. At Patterson Companies, I was brought in to lead a turnaround effort for the Fuse Dental product modernization, making progress on reducing technical debt, strengthening security practices through DevSecOps integration, and improving team performance before new ownership discontinued the initiative based on business strategy considerations. At Pearson VUE, I negotiated $500K+ in annual cost savings, led post-acquisition integrations, and managed high-stakes projects requiring investment review board presentations and executive stakeholder management. My Approach: I believe technology problems are really people and process problems in disguise. That's why I'm advancing my expertise in organizational psychology through Harvard Extension School—to better understand how organizations actually change, not just how they should change. Successful transformations require: Pragmatic innovation over perfection—simplifying rather than over-engineering Stakeholder alignment before technical execution Sustainable pace over heroics—building systems and cultures that last What Drives Me: Beyond metrics, I'm energized by developing the next generation of leaders. At UKG, I promoted two engineers into their first management roles through structured mentorship, creating pathways for others to grow. Building people is as important as building systems. Let's Connect: I'm always interested in connecting with transformation leaders, consultants tackling complex organizational challenges, and anyone working at the intersection of technology and organizational change. Whether you're navigating a transformation, scaling international operations, or exploring what really makes organizations change—let's talk.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS transformation leader with deep expertise in engineering and organizational psychology.
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Experience: 20 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Engineering Leadership
- Digital Modernization
- Global Leadership
- Software Project Management
Career Highlights
- Achieved 92% reduction in architectural complexity at UKG.
- Scaled global engineering teams while reducing labor costs by 67%.
- Negotiated $500K+ in annual cost savings at Pearson VUE.
Work Experience
West Monroe
Advisory Architect (1 mo)
Patterson Companies, Inc.
Senior Software Engineering Manager (1 yr 9 mos)
UKG
Director of Software Engineering (1 yr 7 mos)
Sr Manager of Software Engineering (4 yrs 3 mos)
NovuHealth
Director Of Software Development (5 mos)
Pearson VUE
Group Manager, Product Engineering (3 yrs)
Technical Project Manager (3 yrs 8 mos)
Configuration Management Analyst (3 yrs 4 mos)
Clientek
Technology Consultant (2 yrs 3 mos)
Education
Masters of Science with Distinction at DePaul University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) at University of Minnesota Duluth
Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Professional & Executive Development - Harvard Division of Continuing Education
