Joel Pickin

Joel Pickin is the Head of Engineering at ION, having progressed from self-taught developer to leading teams that create products across various sectors including finance and construction. With over eight years of experience, Joel has held roles such as Software Engineer at mkodo and Senior Software Developer at Sage, demonstrating a commitment to building and iterating products rapidly. Known for their involvement in community-building and education, Joel leads initiatives like The Self-Taught Tech Network and writes about development through a newsletter. They hold a Full Stack Web Development Certification from freeCodeCamp and emphasize the importance of accessibility in tech education.