Joseph Guadagno

Joseph Guadagno is a senior technology executive, international public speaker, and long-time community leader with more than 25 years of experience building high-performing engineering organizations and empowering developers around the world. He blends strategic leadership with hands-on technical depth, helping companies modernize their engineering practices, adopt AI-assisted development, and deliver reliable, scalable software. As a Senior Vice President of Technology, Joseph has led cross-functional engineering, QA, SRE, and platform teams, driving clarity, accountability, and innovation across global organizations. He is known for establishing strong engineering cultures, maturing delivery practices, and aligning technology strategy with business outcomes. His leadership includes defining technology roadmaps, guiding architectural transformation, improving developer experience, and mentoring emerging leaders. Joseph is also a Microsoft Developer Services MVP (since 2007) and a former President and Vice President of the .NET Foundation, where he helped strengthen the open-source .NET ecosystem and support thousands of contributors and community leaders. He has been an active force in developer communities for decades—founding the Southeast Valley .NET User Group, organizing Desert Code Camp, contributing to open-source projects, and supporting global volunteer initiatives such as GeekGive and GiveCamp. A seasoned international speaker, Joseph has delivered hundreds of sessions across the United States and abroad on topics including .NET, Azure, cloud architecture, AI-assisted development, engineering leadership, and modern developer productivity. His approachable style, practical insights, and real-world experience make him a frequent speaker at conferences, user groups, and corporate events.