About
Hi, I am Joshua Powers. I am currently an engineering manager at Chainguard, where I lead the team that maintaining Wolfi, resolve CVEs, and ensure container images are secured. But there is more to life than CVEs and container registries.
What I am Into
- Photography — Whether it is street photography, landscapes, or watching birds, I am always looking for the next shot. Check out my photography albums.
- Oil Painting — I am teaching myself how to oil paint and it is become a wonderful escape. It is a chance to turn off the analytical side of my brain and focus on creative skills I do not normally use in my day-to-day work.
- Technology — Beyond my day job, I enjoy trying out new tools and technologies to see what I can learn from them and incorporate into my work. There is always something new to discover.
- Food — We all gotta eat and travel has taught me to appreciate good food. Learning how to cook and explore the vast world of wine is always a blast.
Background
I have spent my career working on making software better and more reliable. From system bring-up at HP to Ubuntu Server at Canonical, maintaining Telegraf at InfluxData, and now securing containers at Chainguard.
I hold a Masters in Computer Science from Georgia Tech, where I focused on Interactive Intelligence. Bachelor degrees in Economics and Applied Computing Technology from Colorado State.
Uses
Hardware
- 💻 MacBook Pro (14" M4 Pro, 2024)
- 💻 Framework Laptop 16 for work
- 🖥 AMD Ryzen 9 5950X for gaming