Summary
Joe Wirtley is a Principal Consultant and software architect with over a decade of hands-on experience translating business vision into robust .NET and Delphi-based systems. He blends deep object-oriented design, UML modeling, and database expertise (MS SQL Server, OLAP/MDX) to deliver maintainable enterprise solutions and avert risks early in the lifecycle. As founder of Wirtley Consulting after serving as CTO at Tellus, he brings both technical leadership and client-facing communication skills that help teams adopt pragmatic architectures. His toolset spans web services, SOAP/WSDL, XML/XSLT, and front-end fundamentals (HTML/CSS/JavaScript), enabling full-stack problem solving. Known for mentoring developers and diagnosing hard production issues, he combines seasoned engineering judgment with a preference for clear, auditable designs. Based in Springboro, Ohio, he pairs a Caltech B.S. foundation with decades of legacy and modern platform experience, including deep Delphi lineage not often seen in contemporary consultants.
11 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Edgewood High School
B.S., B.S. at California Institute of Technology