Wesley Clark
@wesleyclark
Senior backend software engineer specializing in scalable systems, data pipelines, and technical leadership.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior backend software engineer with extensive experience designing scalable data pipelines, internal APIs, and public-facing systems for institutional users. I combine practical engineering skills in Python, Go, C++, and database engineering with strong version-control and web development practices.
My work has driven measurable impact: at The New York Public Library I developed backend features for e-reading systems and architected pipelines for metadata enrichment; at macys.com I automated visualization dashboards and championed data governance, and at The American University in Cairo I grew partnerships and improved service satisfaction from 50% to 93% while managing a $500K non-payroll budget and a 15-person team.
I now provide mobile app testing and software consulting as an independent contractor, offering technical documentation feedback, testing services, and software engineering expertise to help organizations scale reliable systems and improve product quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
Independent Contractor
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Provide mobile app testing and software consulting services, including technical documentation feedback and editing for clients.
Senior Backend Software Engineer
The New York Public Library
Feb 2021 - Jul 2024 (3 years 5 months)
Developed backend features for public-facing e-reading systems and architected scalable data pipelines and internal APIs for digital cataloging and metadata enrichment.
Software Engineer
The Advocacy Institute
Jun 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Supported strategic planning and digital tool adoption for social justice advocacy campaigns; evaluated technology solutions and maintained WordPress-based web infrastructure.
MAManaged datasets and automated visualization dashboards for KPI tracking; championed data governance and collaborated on a two-year Oracle HRMS implementation with Deloitte.
Director
The American University in Cairo
Apr 2006 - Aug 2013 (7 years 4 months)
Led partnerships, recruitment, and enrollment with a $500K non-payroll budget and 15-person team; raised service satisfaction from 50% to 93% in one year and established the US financial aid office.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Computer Science
Completed a Master's degree in Computer Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Science, Information Technology
Completed a Master's degree in Information Technology at Southern New Hampshire University.
SUNY Empire State College
Bachelor of Arts, Romance Languages and Cultural Studies
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Romance Languages and Cultural Studies at SUNY Empire State College.
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Location
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