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Joe Curlee
Denver, CO
contact@joecurlee.com | joecurlee.com | GitHub
Senior Python Software Engineer
Python-first software engineer with 20 years of experience building web applications, desktop software, internal tools, and AI-enabled products. Strongest areas include Python, Django, PyQt / PySide6, SQL-backed applications, REST APIs, testing, software architecture, and product-focused engineering.
Primary Skills
- Python
- Django
- PyQt / PySide6
- SQL and database-backed application development
- RESTful APIs
- Git
- Unit testing and TDD
- Object-oriented design
- Software architecture
- AI model infrastructure and chatbot tooling
Selected Experience
Capsize LLC
Owner / Software Engineer
2022 - Present
- Built Python-based desktop applications and AI-driven tools, including local LLM integrations, speech and vision workflows, and user-facing productivity software.
- Maintained applications in active use, iterating on features, bug fixes, and usability based on feedback.
- Worked across Python desktop tooling, local model infrastructure, persistence layers, and packaging workflows.
BRIO Systems
VP of Engineering / Lead Developer
2020 - 2022
- Led engineering on healthcare data-transfer systems using Python / Flask and cloud infrastructure.
- Managed a small team while contributing directly to system design and implementation.
Powr
Lead Software Engineer
2018 - 2020
- Led remote engineering work on web applications and e-commerce integrations.
- Contributed to product delivery, code review, mentoring, and cross-functional implementation.
Earlier experience includes senior and lead engineering roles at Baker Technologies, Enova International, Threadless, and DoubleClick / Performics.
Selected Projects
AI Runner
Open-source desktop application for running local AI models and related workflows.
Cowboy Casino
Commercial indie game developed end-to-end.
Education
Rend Lake Community College
Graphic Design coursework
Honors
- Best in Show, Rend Lake College Art Contest, 2002
- Best in Graphic Design / Architecture, Rend Lake College Art Contest, 2002
Formats
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