Wesley Faulkner

Wesley Faulkner is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in various technology industry roles, including product marketing, product management, strategic planning, and software/hardware implementation.

Known for his exceptional ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences, stakeholders, and engineers, Wesley is currently excelling in his position as a Developer Relations professional.

Having made appearances on esteemed web media platforms like TWiT and CNET, Wesley has a rich employment history that includes renowned companies such as Applied Materials, Integrated Devices, Dell, AMD, and Atlassian.

As a first-generation American, Wesley places great value on dedication, hard work, and collaboration in achieving shared goals, a principle he has embodied throughout his life.

An ardent advocate for community engagement, Wesley has dedicated his time to numerous non-profit organizations, including Meals on Wheels, A Glimmer of Hope, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, Austin Dog Alliance, and The Texas School for The Blind.

Actively contributing to the tech and civic landscape, Wesley holds a position on the Advisory Board of SXSW Interactive and is a founding member of Open Austin, a group committed to promoting government data transparency.

His educational background includes pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, a program at The University of Texas, and another Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from St. Edward's University.

In terms of professional affiliations, Wesley has served in various capacities, including Head of Community at SingleStore, Co-host at Community Pulse, Board Member at The Experience Firm, Developer Advocate at Daily.co, Technical Community Manager at MongoDB, Developer Relations Advocate at IBM, and roles at notable companies like Atlassian, AMD, Dell, and more.

Wesley Faulkner's career journey also includes past positions such as Technical Project Manager and Marketing and Communications Manager at Facility Solutions Group, Social Media Manager at Namecheap, Inc., Social Media and Community Manager at Atlassian, Moderation Manager at LiveWorld, Digital Strategist at Snoball, University Recruiter at AMD, Founder of WordRipple, Evangelist at AMD, and various engineering and technical roles at Dell, Inc., Centaur Technology, Applied Materials, and others.