Hal Clements
About Hal Clements
Hal Clements is a Digital Engineering Manager at Inspire Brands and has extensive experience in software development and engineering roles across various companies, including InterContinental Hotels Group and GXS.
Current Role at Inspire Brands
Hal Clements serves as the Digital Engineering Manager at Inspire Brands, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing digital engineering initiatives, focusing on enhancing the company's technological capabilities. His work contributes to the overall digital strategy of Inspire Brands, which operates multiple restaurant brands.
Experience at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Hal Clements has been with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) since 2019, where he holds the position of Manager of Applications Development and Integration. His responsibilities include managing application development projects and ensuring seamless integration of various systems within the organization. His tenure at IHG has allowed him to leverage his extensive experience in software development.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current roles, Hal Clements worked in various capacities in the software development field. He was a Principal Consultant at Rural Sourcing for a brief period in 2018 and held the position of Senior J2EE/JAVA Developer at IHG from 2015 to 2018. His earlier experience includes working as a Senior Software Developer at GXS for eleven years and as a Senior Software Engineer at Hughes Telematics, Inc. from 2010 to 2012.
Educational Background
Hal Clements studied Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1996 to 1999. His education provided a strong foundation in computer science principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various software development roles.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Hal Clements possesses a range of technical skills relevant to software development. He is experienced in using JAXB for XML binding in Java applications and has expertise in implementing web services using both SOAP and REST protocols. Additionally, he specializes in the Struts framework for web application development and is proficient in developing applications using the GRAILS framework.