Greg Hegstrom
About Greg Hegstrom
Greg Hegstrom is a Lead Architect - Solutions at The Wendy's Company, where he focuses on product delivery and enterprise standards. He has over two decades of experience in software development and technical management, having previously held positions at AOL, OCLC, and CompuServe.
Current Role at Wendy's
Greg Hegstrom serves as the Lead Architect - Solutions at The Wendy's Company since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for product prioritization and vision definition. He focuses on ensuring product delivery with a commitment to achieving at least 99.999% uptime. His position involves managing multiple global teams, emphasizing risk management and security.
Previous Experience at AOL, LLC.
Greg Hegstrom worked at AOL, LLC. for a total of 8 years in various roles. He served as Technical Director from 2007 to 2011 and as Technical Manager from 2002 to 2007. Additionally, he held the position of Senior Software Engineer from 1998 to 2002. His tenure at AOL, LLC. was marked by significant contributions to technical direction and management.
Experience at OCLC
Hegstrom was employed at OCLC as the Director of Software Development from 2011 to 2022. During his 11 years in this position, he led software development initiatives and contributed to the organization's technological advancements.
Career at CompuServe
Greg Hegstrom began his career as a Sr. Software Engineer at CompuServe, where he worked from 1992 to 1997. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in software development and technical management.
Education in Computer Science
Greg Hegstrom studied at Wright State University from 1988 to 1992, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. This educational background provided him with the technical knowledge necessary for his career in software development and architecture.