Summary
Ashley Lark is a Senior Software Engineer with 12 years of experience building cloud-native, full-stack solutions for enterprise and commercial users. Skilled in Node, TypeScript, GraphQL, Kubernetes, AWS, and containerized architectures, Ashley modernizes legacy platforms and ships user-focused products that scale. They combine hands-on engineering with DevOps and UX practices to close feedback loops quickly, having led teams to deliver revenue-driving features and automated QA systems in weeks. As a former CTO and engineering manager, Ashley balances technical architecture with mentoring and hiring, fostering inclusive developer communities like the menTEAship meetup. They prefer contract-first API design and developer experience improvements, and have practical experience automating infrastructure with Terraform, Argo CD, and Helm. Based in Missouri, Ashley blends startup agility with enterprise rigor and a knack for turning operational pain points into elegant, measurable improvements.
12 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Associate of Applied Science Information Systems Software Development, Associate of Applied Science Information Systems Software Development at St. Louis Community College