Joe Hentges

Engineer at Optum

I build accessible products and digital experiences.

About

Dynamic Full Stack Software Engineer with extensive experience developing scalable web applications. Expertise in Typescript, React, NodeJs, Redis, SQL and Azure. Proven track record in driving product development, mentoring engineers and implementing efficient software development practices in face-paced environments.

Experience

  1. 2020Present

    Engineer · Optum

    Deliver high-quality, robust production code to support a diverse array of clients and users. Provide leadership within engineering department through close collaboration, knowledge shares, and mentorship.

    • Azure
    • React
    • TypeScript
    • NextJs
    • ExpressJs
    • Storybook
  2. 20192020

    Engineer Intern · WEX

    Worked closely with mobile app teams, focusing on Jenkins automation, .NET software updates, and UI testing automation.

    • Jenkins
    • .NET
    • Java
  3. 20192020

    Undergraduate Researcher · Augsburg University

    Developed an automated temperature tracking system using embedded systems and cloud services to monitor building data.

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • C
    • Python

Projects

  1. Homechef

    Homechef

    An open source and self-hostable cook book. Import recipes via URLs and strip the unnecessary details.

    • Self-hosting
    • Redis
    • Postgres
    • SQL
    • React
    • NextJs
    • Typescript
  2. System Design - Instagram

    System Design - Instagram

    A basic system design implementation of Instagram.

    • Docker
    • Redis
    • MySQL
    • TypeScript
    • ExpressJs
    • NextJs
  3. Pre-Effective Member Portal

    Pre-Effective Member Portal

    Helps OptumRx client's and their employees compare healthcare plans across a wide array of services, such as pharmacy search, drug pricing, medication fulfillment, and more...

    • Azure
    • React
    • NextJs
    • ExpressJs
    • Typescript