About
Hey, I'm Joseph.
I'm a self-taught software engineer from Mississippi who discovered a passion for solving technical problems through online communities. What started with scripting and automation evolved into building full-stack web applications, backend services, Linux infrastructure, and software for real clients.
I founded VersaNexus LLC to build software for local businesses and online communities. Running my own projects taught me far more than writing code—it meant gathering requirements, designing systems, deploying production applications, supporting users, and maintaining software over time.
Right now I'm looking for a full-time engineering role where I can go deep on hard problems, work with a team that takes quality seriously, and keep building things people rely on.
Joseph Dunn
USA · Remote
How I work
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Build for real people
Great software solves real problems. Every project starts by understanding the people using it before writing a single line of code.
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Own the whole stack
I'm not a frontend dev who doesn't touch the backend, or a systems guy who avoids the UI. I care about how everything connects, because the seams are usually where things break.
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Maintainability over cleverness
The smartest code is the code the next developer can read at 2am and immediately understand. I favor clear structure, honest naming, and boring solutions to interesting problems.
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Ship, then improve
Waiting for perfect is how projects die. I'd rather put something real in front of users, learn from it, and iterate than spend six months building in a vacuum.
How I got here
2017
Computer Technician | Tech Smart
Standardized hardware maintenance protocols, significantly reducing machine downtime and improving customer satisfaction through rapid technical troubleshooting.
Leveraged a lifelong passion for computing to begin a professional role as a technician, focusing on problem-solving and foundational hardware/software maintenance.
2018
Co-Founder | Phantom Fire Studios
Gained comprehensive, hands-on experience in the end-to-end web development lifecycle, mastering the technical requirements and infrastructure necessary to deploy functional, responsive sites.
Partnered to launch a web design venture, where I independently learned the intricacies of web creation, client management, and the practical challenges of taking a project from concept to live production.
2019
Multiplayer Modding
Enhanced community experience by optimizing mod stability and performance, driving increased engagement across popular multiplayer game servers.
Deepened technical expertise by tweaking various multiplayer mods, learning the nuances of game scripting and community-driven development.
2021–2023
Software Developer | Notorious & Early Ragnarök Work
Modernized core infrastructure by migrating to Next.js and refactoring legacy systems, resulting in improved site performance, SEO rankings, and enhanced user experience.
Improved server infrastructure by upgrading frameworks to TypeScript standards, developed community website using Next.js, and began foundational work on gaming infrastructure.
2021–2022
Base Camp Coding Academy
Successfully completed intensive full-stack training, emerging with a mastery of modern engineering practices and a portfolio of projects.
Participated in the inaugural Cohort 1 program, formalizing skills in full-stack web development, teamwork, and professional engineering practices.
2023
Software Developer & Infrastructure Lead | Ragnarök Gaming
Drove significant gains in staff productivity by automating manual workflows and implementing custom tools that drastically reduced support ticket resolution times.
Designed and developed custom software and infrastructure, maintaining high-concurrency gaming systems supporting 500+ concurrent users while managing development operations and optimizing support processes.
2025
VersaNexus LLC & TCAT Student
Formalized professional service delivery via VersaNexus while simultaneously obtaining advanced certifications in networking and security to broaden the scope of technical solutions offered.
Launched VersaNexus to provide full-stack web and digital solutions. Simultaneously enrolled in TCAT’s IT program to further study networking, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
2026
mommabris.com & capttech.dev
Executed a production-grade e-commerce launch that modernized the bakery’s digital sales funnel while establishing a high-performance professional portfolio.
Shipped a full-scale e-commerce platform for a local bakery and focused my professional portfolio around production-grade software engineering work.
My LLC
VersaNexus LLC
The business entity behind my freelance work. I've used it to ship client projects, host infrastructure. Founding it taught me more about software delivery and client communication than any course could — scope, timelines, real users, real consequences.
Outside the editor
Server infrastructure
I genuinely enjoy managing Linux systems. Automation, monitoring, the whole thing.
Open source tooling
Building small libraries that solve one problem cleanly and get out of the way.
Automation
If a task can be automated, I usually end up scripting it. Saving time today prevents mistakes tomorrow.
Problem solving
Whether it is debugging production issues or designing new features, I enjoy breaking complex problems into simple, reliable solutions.
What's next
Looking for a software engineer?
I'm actively looking for a full-time engineering role. If your team ships things people care about, I'd love to talk.