Joe Leo

Joe Leo is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in software development and education. Currently serving as CEO at Def Method since March 2014, Joe Leo specializes in delivering custom software solutions and expert consulting. As a co-author of "The Well-Grounded Rubyist, 3rd Edition," Joe Leo contributes to the software development community. Previous roles include organizing the Gotham Ruby Conference, serving on the Tech Advisory Board for The New York Foundling, and instructing back-end web development at General Assemb.ly. Joe Leo's career also includes leadership positions at Credit Suisse and Benchmark Solutions, alongside software development at Cyrus Innovation and database analysis at NYU School of Medicine. Joe Leo holds an MA in Arts from New York University and a BS in Economics from Penn State University.