In his capacity as director, he consults with clients on a number of technical requirements for most modern web applications including hosting infrastructure, platforms and technologies, custom integrations, security considerations, quality assurance testing, and performance optimization.

With over ten years of experience in web, Wesley has a deep knowledge of web applications, specifically those for content management and e-commerce systems. A core WordPress contributor, Wes has a vast and intimate understanding of WordPress and its capabilities. Some current and former clients include Jacob’s Pillow Dance, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Well+Good, and Wanderlust.

Wes graduated from the City College of New York with BFA in Electronic Design and Multimedia. Before joining Barrel in 2011, Wes was involved in a number of industries from Marketing to Real Estate to Off-Off-Broadway Theatre. He served in the New York State Guard militia for two years where he was deployed on active state duty during two Hurricanes, Irene and Sandy.

Wesley has written numerous WordPress plugins and themes in service of many clients over the years. He also operates his own tech-focused blog (http://www.turnerharris.com/) and has recently written and released his first Android app, Nearest, now available on the Google Play store. When he’s not testing, writing code, or improving process, he eats green, hits the gym, and watches Netflix with his wife in Harlem.