Mike Wesner

Mike Wesner is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience spanning over 17 years in various leading roles. Currently serving as a Principal Software Engineer at Workiva since July 2022, Mike focuses on enhancing the data platform through the intelligent search initiative, employing technologies such as Java, OpenSearch, and Kafka. Prior to this, Mike worked as a Staff Software Engineer at Granular, contributing to the development of a data bridge for precision agriculture using Python and AWS. Previous roles include Senior Software Engineer at Vertex Software, where Mike designed cloud-based data architectures, and Senior Software Architect at Workiva, where foundational systems were built for their platform. Early career experiences include positions at AOL/Netscape and Cisco Inc., along with work as a consultant. Mike graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from Iowa State University in 2005.