Joey Pedicini

Technologist • Coach • Mentor

“Building better humans through better software.”

Philosophy

The spiritual dimension of software development

I believe software should serve human growth, not replace it.

Technology is a reflection of our values — every commit, every design choice, every conversation is an act of creation.

My work blends engineering discipline, emotional intelligence, and faith to create systems that uplift rather than consume.

Joey Pedicini

Spiritual Software Architect

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Human-Centered

Technology that honors dignity and promotes flourishing

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Faith-Informed

Values-driven development with eternal perspective

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Growth-Oriented

Systems that develop people, not just products

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Discover the methodology that puts people first in software development

My Ikigai

The intersection of purpose, passion, profession, and mission

IKIGAI

What I Love

• Mentorship and coaching
• Startup development and consulting
• Guiding people toward clarity and confidence

What I'm Good At

• Software architecture and product design
• Coaching and mentoring developers
• Translating abstract ideas into systems

What The World Needs

• Human connection in technology
• Ethical, emotionally intelligent engineering
• Leaders with integrity and empathy

What I Can Be Paid For

• Fractional CTO work
• Software consulting
• Leadership and mindset coaching

“My ikigai lives at the intersection of technology and humanity — helping teams build products that not only work well but make people feel seen, capable, and connected.”

— Joey Pedicini

Experience Highlights

Real examples of ikigai in action across technology and humanity

Mastery & Craft

Amazon / One Medical

Prime Health Benefit

Led frontend development for healthcare integration, demonstrating mastery in large-scale product design and user experience.

Achievement: Scaled healthcare access for millions

Purposeful Impact

CleverApply

SaaS Platform

Built comprehensive application management system for universities and agencies, creating meaningful impact in education technology.

Achievement: Streamlined admissions for 50+ institutions

What I Love

CodeCompass & MentorCruise

Coaching & Consulting

MentorCruise: Individual and team coaching for developers and leaders. CodeCompass: Startup development and technical consulting.

Achievement: Mentored 100+ developers and guided multiple startups

What The World Needs

Human Driven Development

Framework & Philosophy

Created a methodology for empathy in engineering, addressing what the world needs most in technology.

Achievement: Adopted by teams worldwide

Each project represents a different dimension of purpose-driven work

Case Studies

Real stories of transformation through coaching, mentorship, and technical leadership. Each journey is unique, but they all share a commitment to growth and human-centered development.

Coaching

2 months

Rebuilding Confidence After Interview Failures

From Self-Doubt to Dream Job at Disney

After failing multiple technical interviews and experiencing a toxic work environment, Arash had very low self-esteem. Through intensive interview prep, mindset coaching, and tailored project development, he rebuilt his confidence and landed his dream role at Disney.

Hired at Disney

Interview PrepMindset CoachingPortfolio Development+1

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Mentorship

5 months

Career Change from Tradesman to Developer

From Electrician to Web Developer in 5 Months

Jacob transitioned from a career as an electrician to web development. Through building a meaningful personal project (Prayer Connect app), gaining experience as a CodeCompass intern on FridgeRaider, he landed his first software development role in just 5 months.

First Software Development Job

Career TransitionWeb DevelopmentProject-Based Learning+1

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Coaching

4 months

Finding the Right Career Path Through Self-Discovery

From Software Dreams to Tech Sales Success

Jielin initially wanted a software development job, but through our conversations, we discovered her true strengths aligned with project management and communication. By focusing on PM skills through app development, she found her path to a fulfilling career in tech sales.

Tech Sales Career via PM Internship

Career GuidanceProject ManagementSelf-Discovery+1

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Coaching

7 months

Leveling Up Through Software Craftsmanship

TDD Mastery to Better Opportunities

Through consistent pair programming sessions over 7 months, Ekaterina developed deep expertise in Test-Driven Development while building her own e-reader and smart TV interface. This led to a more aligned, higher-paying role.

Higher-Paying Aligned Position

TDDPair ProgrammingSoftware Craftsmanship+1

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Coaching

1 month

Breaking Into Development Through Personal Branding

Tech-Adjacent to Software Developer in 1 Month

Davide worked in a tech-adjacent role but wanted to transition into software development. By focusing purely on personal branding—portfolio, resume, LinkedIn, and a compelling "brag list"—he landed his first software job within a month.

First Developer Role in 1 Month

Personal BrandingCareer TransitionPortfolio+1

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Leadership

1 year

Transforming Conflict Into Collaboration

From Discord Enemies to Productive Partners

Two members with opposing viewpoints and different technical focuses met in our Discord community and immediately clashed. Through individual conversations and facilitated collaboration on their respective projects (a chess variant and a gamified habit tracker), they went from conflict to becoming collaborative peers over the course of a year.

Productive Collaboration Despite Differences

Community BuildingConflict ResolutionCollaboration+1

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Leadership

18 months

Leading Healthcare Product Launch at Scale

Amazon One Medical Integration Success

Led frontend development and architecture for the One Medical launch as part of Prime health benefits. Managed constantly changing designs and requirements, led 5 junior developers, created a collaborative culture with pair programming, and delivered on time.

Successful On-Time Launch

Frontend ArchitectureTeam LeadershipHealthcare+1

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Leadership

12 months

Transforming Legacy Systems and Team Culture

Battleface Frontend Modernization

Inherited a legacy Angular application with massive tech debt, frequent production issues, and teams stepping on each other. Modernized the tech stack through microfrontends with Webpack Module Federation in an Nx monorepo, enacted deployment processes, added no-code E2E tests, and streamlined project management.

Modern, Scalable Architecture

Legacy ModernizationMicrofrontendsProcess Improvement+1

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Mentorship

2+ years

Multi-Year Journey from Bootcamp to Professional

From Student to Key Team Member

First met Melvin as his mentor in an Amazon coding bootcamp where he showed exceptional potential. After the bootcamp, he reached out for job search guidance, and I invited him into my new Discord community. Through building personal projects and portfolio work, he evolved from mentee to collaborator at CleverApply, and eventually became my go-to UI developer and designer at CodeCompass.

Key CodeCompass Team Member

Long-term MentorshipCareer DevelopmentUI/UX Design+1

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Mentorship

8 months

Turning Passion Into Focus and Career Growth

ADHD Developer Builds Chess Variant & Lands Internship

Ben struggled with ADHD and had minimal coding knowledge when we met. By channeling his passion for chess into building his own chess variant, he learned to maintain focus, deployed and hosted his game, integrated AI features, and continues iterating on new projects. He recently landed his first coding internship.

First Coding Internship

ADHD SupportPassion-Driven LearningGame Development+1

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Leadership

3 months

Building Technology for Social Impact

Data System for Rural Tanzania Education & Development

Created a remote-friendly data collection system for Africa Bridge to gather information from villagers in rural Tanzania and transmit it to offices in Portland. This enabled grant funding acquisition for programs creating cow, chicken, and avocado co-ops to promote sustainable business growth and provide education for children in the region.

Successful Grant Funding System

Volunteer WorkSocial ImpactRemote Systems+1

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Coaching

6 months

Learning Through Building What You Love

From Struggling Student to Georgia Tech Master's Program

John-Paul struggled to learn software development through traditional methods. By helping him create his own game—something he was passionate about—he finally grasped programming concepts. This success led to acceptance into the prestigious Online Master of Computer Science program at Georgia Institute of Technology.

Georgia Tech OMSCS Acceptance

Game DevelopmentProject-Based LearningAcademic Achievement+1

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Life in Moments

Behind every technologist is a human story. Here are glimpses into the moments that matter most—family, adventure, and the joy found in everyday life.