Hello there!
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Iโ€™m Wes.
half technologist, half entrepreneur,
half not good with fractions
Senior
Management
Software
Engineering
Architecture

About me

Iโ€™m a technical entrepreneur with over 20 years experience and have a profound obsession with start-ups, software engineering, and building delightful products. I love building beautiful things that solve real problems.

I started building early, founding my first company at 11 years old, and since then have gone on to found multiple successful companies. With over $20MM in capital raised, and two acquisitions under my belt, I've gained valueable insights and experience when it comes to scaling businesses, building products that people can't help but love, and generally making things grow.

I love working with people, and take great pride in mentoring, teaching, and helping others grow. I believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of fostering supportive environments in order to promote a culture of career-long learners never satisfied with the status-quo.

In my spare time you can find me writing (even more) software ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ป, composing music very few people enjoy ๐ŸŽน, and fostering furry, four-legged creatures ๐Ÿถ. I also love ice and rock climbing ๐Ÿง—, but I seem to have found myself inside the body of an older man whose elbow tendonitis makes it impossible to open a jar of pickles.

Testimonials:

Typescript
Swift
Python
Java
Golang
React
Next
GraphQL
ThreeJS
Angular

Software Engineering

As an accomplished technical executive, I bring over 20 years of experience in the tech industry. My roles as an architect, manager, and engineer are distinguished by a track record of delivering sophisticated software solutions that exceed expectations and delight users. I work with technologies that are technically and strategically aligned with business goals, considering factors like hiring challenges, reducing time-to-market, and rapidly responding to competitive pressures.

AWS
Kubernetes
Docker
Linux
MariaDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
NoSQL
Redis
ElasticSearch

Infrastructure

I have gained extensive experience and knowledge that only comes about by working in every aspect of delivering a technical product. My strategy when building out infrastructure is personal and distinct: I combine my deep technical expertise with a unique business insight enabling the infrastructure to align seamlessly with the product and anticipate future growth. This integrated approach also ensures that infrastructure is not just a foundation, but a dynamic driver of business success and differentiation.

Figma
PhotoShop
Tailwind
Storybook
CSS3
HTML5
Sketch

Product Design

Technical purity and scalability matter, but they fall short if the product doesn't appeal to users or lacks market fit. That's why I dive into the product's design and execution, monitor feature rollouts, and, crucially, engage with customers for their feedback and ideas. Success hinges on delivering a product that works well while aligning closely with user and market expectations.

Worked with the world's leading organizations:

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VolkswagenAudiComcastU.S. Department of DefensePNC BankCisco

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Want to chat?

Iโ€˜d love to hear from you!

Iโ€™m always looking for new opportunities, exciting products, and to simply connect with others. If you're working on something interesting, need to bounce some ideas around, want a book recommendation, or whatever else,

Donโ€™t be shy, please reach out