Joe Hodges

Joe Hodges is a Machine Learning Engineer at StayinFront since August 2023, responsible for developing and maintaining both off-the-shelf and bespoke machine learning products on multi-cloud infrastructure. With experience in reinforcement learning and traditional machine learning algorithms, Joe has contributed to computer vision projects and enhanced model accuracy by up to 12%. Previously at NZX Limited from November 2021 to August 2023, Joe served as a Software Engineer, where design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines resulted in a 40% improvement in code quality organization-wide, alongside migrating legacy systems to modern platforms. As a Junior Software Developer at Qontro from February 2021 to November 2021, Joe redesigned an internal helpdesk system and led an Agile team. Earlier experience includes working as a Security Guard at Red Badge Group from March 2020 to November 2021. Joe Hodges holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Software Engineering from Victoria University of Wellington, completed in 2023.