Aj Hartley
About Aj Hartley
Aj Hartley is a Staff Analyst at The New York Times, specializing in Integrated Publishing Systems. With a background in journalism and technology, he has received multiple awards for his contributions to tech and content projects.
Current Role at The New York Times
Aj Hartley has been serving as a Staff Analyst in Integrated Publishing Systems at The New York Times since 2015. In this role, he operates in a hybrid work environment in the Greater New York City Area. His responsibilities include acting as the scrum leader for his team, facilitating regular cross-functional planning meetings. He also serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for various technical areas, including load testing, graphics troubleshooting, XSLT, Google Analytics, and Fastly configuration.
Previous Experience at Detroit Free Press
Aj Hartley held multiple positions at the Detroit Free Press over a span of several years. He worked as Senior Editor/Technology from 2004 to 2006 and later as Assistant Managing Editor/Technology from 2008 to 2012 and again from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he held various graphics and design positions from 1987 to 1993. His roles involved overseeing technology and database initiatives, contributing to the publication's editorial and technical strategies.
Education and Expertise
Aj Hartley studied at The University of Kansas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. He also completed his secondary education at MacArthur High School. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in technology and publishing, particularly in the areas of content delivery and digital media.
Achievements at The New York Times
Aj Hartley is a recipient of five internal Publisher's Awards at The New York Times, recognizing his contributions to technology and content projects. He served as the tech lead for the redesign and re-platform of www.nytco.com, the corporate website of The New York Times Company. Additionally, he conceived and developed a node.js-based file delivery suite utilizing AWS Lambda, which includes modules for content delivery of puzzles and daily print weather information.