I'm a hands-on, full-stack Python and Django developer with CTO experience and a track record of published research. I design and ship robust software platforms that blend back-end systems with intuitive front-ends, while keeping security and performance at the forefront. From architecting Django REST backends and multi-platform mobile apps to leading AI-assisted therapy projects, I thrive on solving complex problems across disciplines and delivering end-to-end solutions that users can rely on.

Joe Bones

I'm a hands-on, full-stack Python and Django developer with CTO experience and a track record of published research. I design and ship robust software platforms that blend back-end systems with intuitive front-ends, while keeping security and performance at the forefront. From architecting Django REST backends and multi-platform mobile apps to leading AI-assisted therapy projects, I thrive on solving complex problems across disciplines and delivering end-to-end solutions that users can rely on.

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I’m a hands-on, full-stack Python and Django developer with CTO experience and a track record of published research. I design and ship robust software platforms that blend back-end systems with intuitive front-ends, while keeping security and performance at the forefront.

From architecting Django REST backends and multi-platform mobile apps to leading AI-assisted therapy projects, I thrive on solving complex problems across disciplines and delivering end-to-end solutions that users can rely on.

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Work Experience

Co-Founder & CTO at Self Therapy Pty Ltd
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-founded Self Therapy and led the design, delivery, and maintenance of an AI-assisted therapeutic platform. Architected backend, mobile apps, and web interfaces; drove end-to-end product development, security, scalability, and user experience. Supported project with formal counselling training to inform user-centric mental-health tooling.
Technical Lead - Mind Compass (Self Therapy × Anywise) at Self Therapy Pty Ltd (in collaboration with Anywise)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led technical development of Mind Compass, a shared-codebase for mental health support in military and first-responder contexts. Adapted platform architecture for public-sector considerations; maintained a unified codebase across backend and frontend deployments, and coordinated frontend work (Vue.js) with Flutter/mobile apps.
Tech Lead (Mind Compass) at Mind Compass (Self Therapy × Anywise)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led technical development of Mind Compass, a shared-codebase adaptation of the Self Therapy platform, optimized for mental health support in military and first-responder contexts. In collaboration with Anywise, designed and maintained cross‑platform architecture, front-end (Vue.js) and back-end (Django/REST), and mobile apps (Flutter). Oversaw CI/CD, security enhancements, testing, and deployment across public-sector considerations.

Education

PhD in Biophysics at Australian National University
January 1, 2021 - January 20, 2026
Graduate Diploma in Counselling at University of Canberra
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
BSc (Hons) in Biophysics at Australian National University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
BA in International Studies at University of Canberra
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
BA (International Studies) at University of Canberra
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
BSc (Honours) in Biophysics at Australian National University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
PhD in Biophysics at Australian National University
January 1, 2021 - January 20, 2026
Grad Dip Counselling at University of Canberra
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

PhD in Biophysics
January 1, 2021 - January 20, 2026
Graduate Diploma in Counselling
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
BSc (Hons) Biophysics
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
BA International Studies
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Education, Government, Life Sciences, Professional Services

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