Summary
Joel Krause is a Principal Engineer based in Warragul, Australia, with over seven years of experience building and maintaining high-performance front-end and ecommerce experiences. He specializes in React, Gatsby, and Shopify Plus, delivering scalable websites and seamless checkout experiences for a diverse client base. In his current role at DotCollective, he leads and architects Shopify apps, oversees engineering operations, and guides project planning from scope to delivery. Previously at DotDev, Raak Creative, and other roles, he partnered with design, delivery, and development teams to ship user-friendly interfaces and robust integrations across industries. With a business-focused academic background, he combines technical depth with strong leadership and process improvement to turn complex requirements into practical, measurable solutions.
8 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Diploma of Management, Diploma of Management at Federation Training
High School, High School at Marist-Sion College
Bachelor of Business, Accounting and Business/Management, Bachelor of Business, Accounting and Business/Management at Swinburne University of Technology
Certificate IV in Small Business Management, Certificate IV in Small Business Management at GippsTAFE