Wesley Dean is a seasoned Software Engineer and fractional IT leader with extensive experience guiding mid-sized businesses through growth, modernization, and technology transitions. He excels at aligning IT strategies with business objectives, optimizing infrastructure, and implementing scalable systems without unnecessary complexity. Known for bringing clarity, accountability, and results to challenging technology environments, he has a proven record in software architecture, project management, stakeholder communication, and process optimization. His technical expertise spans multiple programming languages, cloud platforms, and development tools, paired with strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Most recently serving as AI Principal Architect at Elevance Health from 2021 to 2025, Wesley contributed to the development of a cloud-based health platform within a Fortune 500 framework. His work encompassed security planning, tech stack selection, architecture design, and integration strategies. He developed internal frameworks and testing systems achieving 90–100% code coverage, designed APIs for seamless integrations, and provided onboarding for new team members. Prior to this, he operated GeekDaddy Dean, offering freelance software development and technical support to startups, while also advocating for STEM education in rural communities. His projects included award-winning sports broadcasting software and healthcare data network prototypes.
Earlier in his career, Wesley co-directed the IT department at Real Radiology/Southeast X-Ray, where he implemented in-house teleradiology and billing systems, improved system reliability, and developed desktop companion applications. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from John Brown University and studies in Computer Science at Kilgore College. Alongside his professional achievements, Wesley has dedicated significant time to volunteering, teaching coding and robotics through libraries and 4-H clubs, fostering technology acceMore...