David Hartless
About David Hartless
David Hartless is a Director of Software Engineering with a strong background in computer science and business management. He has extensive experience in software development and operations management, having held various leadership positions in notable companies such as Wizards of the Coast and Fandom.
Current Role at Wizards of the Coast
David Hartless serves as the Director of Software Engineering at Wizards of the Coast. He has held this position since 2022, working remotely. In this role, he oversees software engineering projects and leads technical teams to enhance the company's software development capabilities.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Hartless has a significant history in software engineering roles. He worked at Fandom as Vice President of Engineering from 2020 to 2022 and previously held the position of Software Architect at Fandom from 2019 to 2020. His career also includes a tenure as Software Engineering Manager at Curse, Inc. from 2012 to 2019, where he contributed to various software development initiatives.
Educational Background
David Hartless studied at Athens State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 2002 to 2004. He also obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from 2000 to 2002. This dual educational background supports his technical and management skills.
Certifications and Technical Skills
Hartless holds CPIM and CIRM certifications, which reflect his expertise in production and inventory management as well as integrated resource management. He possesses extensive experience in AWS Cloud Technologies, including SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, Lambda, RDS, and S3. Additionally, he is skilled in modern software development methodologies such as JAMStack, Microservices, ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, and .NET Framework.
Diverse Professional Background
David Hartless has a diverse professional background that includes roles in operations management and strategic planning. Before his software engineering career, he worked at ADTRAN as Director of Supply Chain Systems from 1997 to 2004. He also served as Director of Software Engineering at KAYA Associates from 2004 to 2012, further enhancing his leadership capabilities in technology and management.