Wes Turner

Wes Turner is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Partner at Barrel, an ecommerce web agency based in New York City.12 He has been with Barrel since April 2011, overseeing the Tech Team and producing high-quality, custom web experiences.13

Turner has over 20 years of experience building websites and has led Barrel's Tech teams for the past 6 years.1 He specializes in helping clients leverage technology and software to scale and grow their businesses.1 His expertise includes working with popular tools and platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, React, Vue, and both headless/JAMstack and monolithic applications.1

Education and Background

• BFA in Electronic Design & Multimedia from City University of New York City College (2008-2010)1
• Studied Theater Arts at the University of Louisville (2002-2004)1

Professional Experience

Before joining Barrel, Turner had a diverse work history:

• Freelance Software Engineer at Wit Designs (2006-2011)12
• Real Estate Agent at City Connections Realty (2009-2011)12
• Field Manager at Zoom Media (2006-2008)12

Turner is also a Partner at Barrel Venture Partners.1 He has written numerous WordPress plugins and themes, operates a tech-focused blog, and has released an Android app called Nearest.3