Joel Whitney

Joel Whitney is an accomplished software development engineer with extensive experience in test automation, currently serving as a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test at Esri since April 2024. Previously, Whitney held leadership roles at Kandji, leading test automation frameworks for mobile device management solutions and mentoring teams. Whitney's earlier tenure at Esri involved significant contributions to GIS application testing and development of comprehensive automation infrastructures. With a Master's degree in Spatial Information Science and Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Horticulture, Whitney's expertise encompasses Python, Appium, and various testing frameworks, alongside a strong background in mentoring and technical leadership within software development environments.