AI Platform Developer & Full-Stack Engineer
Building AI platforms & scalable web applications
Full-stack developer and AI platform engineer specializing in machine learning integration, cross-platform systems, and modern web frameworks. Navy veteran bringing discipline and leadership from high-pressure environments.
About Me
I'm Joshua Hoagland a full stack web developer and AI platform engineer with a strong background in building scalable applications, managing secure systems, and streamlining workflows through automation. Currently contributing to applied AI research, focusing on sensory-motor frameworks and cross-platform integration.
Skilled in modern JavaScript frameworks, backend integration, responsive UI/UX design, and machine learning platform development. As CEO of Tent City Technologies, I've served 300+ clients with custom web apps and IT solutions. My background as a U.S. Navy Veteran and graduate of SEAL BUD/S training brings proven discipline, adaptability, and leadership to fast-paced development environments.
Experience
Highlights based on my resume
AI Research Lab • Sep 2025 – Present
• Built cross-platform integration tools connecting iOS devices with AI systems for sensor data collection and analysis.
• Developed experimental frameworks to train AI systems on new object recognition tasks using multimodal data.
• Designed reproducible environment setups across Apple Silicon and desktop platforms for streamlined deployment.
Tech: PyTorch, Python, iOS sensor APIs, conda, RGB/depth data processing, quaternion transformations.
Coronado, CA • Aug 2016 – Present
• Developed web apps for small businesses, improving client communication and workflow.
• Developed and maintained responsive, accessible websites with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Svelte.
• Integrated Apple Business Manager with Azure AD to automate identity and license management, cutting manual work.
• Scaled clients' IT systems securely via Node.js backend development and database integrations.
• Supported 300+ clients with technical issues and software optimizations.
Centerra, San Diego, CA • Mar 2024 – May 2025
• Documented and tracked workflows using digital systems, applying principles of agile project management.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure operational efficiency, reinforcing skills in clear communication.
• Adapted quickly to high-pressure environments, strengthening strategic problem-solving skills.
Coronado, CA • Dec 2010 – Dec 2015
• Graduated SEAL/BUD/S training and Search and Rescue Swimmer School.
• Led and trained teams in high-pressure, mission-critical environments, ensuring accountability, safety, and readiness.
• Oversaw sensitive equipment and systems valued at over $300,000 while supporting advanced forensic and tactical instruction.
Skills
Core technologies and tools
Pittsburgh Technical College, Pittsburgh, PA • Aug 2005 – Aug 2007
Consistent, scalable UI using shadcn-svelte and tailwind-variants.
Reliable data flows with Drizzle ORM and Zod validation.
Subtle gradients, glassmorphism, and smooth interactions.
Featured Work
Recent projects and experiments
Nov 1, 2025
An interactive digital museum exhibit chronicling the first U.S. transcontinental railroad (1863–1869) across eight timeline stops with annotated archival primary sources.
Jun 1, 2026
A direct-booking platform for a Joshua Tree vacation rental — Stripe payments, live Hospitable availability, and an owner admin panel with QuickBooks earnings sync.