Summary
John Clark is a seasoned application developer and entrepreneur with over two decades in web and UI engineering, currently leading Twelve Foot Guru to build scalable enterprise applications using ExtJS, Sencha Touch, PHP/MySQL, Node.js and modern front-end stacks. With a Masters in Human-Computer Interaction from Georgia Tech and hands-on roots in support, documentation and recording engineering, he blends strong usability and prototyping instincts with deep full-stack coding and architecture experience. He co-authored three practical books on Sencha Touch and has a long track record of managing small, focused teams to deliver internal and customer-facing systems for large ISPs and startups alike. Outside of work he pursues craftsmanship—woodworking, wood turning and home brewing—which mirrors his pragmatic, detail-oriented approach to software design.
13 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Masters, Human Computer Interaction, Masters, Human Computer Interaction at Georgia Institute of Technology
BS, Commercial Music Recording, BS, Commercial Music Recording at Georgia State University