The Nead Werkers
Nickolas Downey
Principal
Nickolas Downey received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Techology. At Nead Werx, he is responsible for anything and everything. In his free time, Nickolas can be found spending time with friends and family, closely monitoring the yummy goodness he is cooking up on his Big Green Egg, or exploring nature's underground caves.
Kirk Bauer
Vice President of Engineering
Kirk Bauer received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Science degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University. At Nead Werx, he is responsible for day-to-day oversight of the engineering team. In his free time, Kirk can be found playing adventure sports and strategic games or brushing up on his photography skills.
Suzanne Hayes
Director of Operations
Suzanne Hayes received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in Accounting from Georgia Perimeter College. At Nead Werx, she is responsible for operations, accounting and everything not related to coding. In her free time, Suzanne can usually be found playing an obscure sport such as Bocce Ball or Kickball, catching a Jackets game at the Georgia Institute of Technology or volunteering with one of her favorite charitable organizations.
Wesley James
Senior Account Manager
Wesley James received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from North Carolina State University. At Nead Werx, he is responsible for customer engagements, account management and sales. In his free time, Wesley can be found spending time with friends and family, enjoying eighteen holes at one of the golf courses around town or whipping up something tasty in his kitchen.
Moshe Jacobson
Senior Systems Engineer
Moshe Jacobson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. At Nead Werx, he is responsible for systems engineering, server administration and backend integration. In his free time, Moshe can be found reading about religion and philosophy, camping in the wilderness, or enjoying a delicious cup of hot herbal tea.
Patrick Jennings
Middleware Developer
Patrick Jennings received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. At Nead Werx, he is responsible for both middleware development and back-end implementation. In his free time, Patrick can be found riding his mountain bike, longboarding, or strolling through Midtown taking in the sights.
Jonathan Sheppard
Front End Developer
Jonathan Sheppard received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Design from the Georgia Institute of Technology. At Nead Werx, he is responsible for user interface design, corporate graphics and any other design related tasks. In his free time, Jonathan can be found riding his mountain bike, developing Mac applications, dabbling in 3D rendering, or working on a plethora of other creative projects.
Rhys Fernandes
Middleware Developer
Rhys Fernandes received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. At Nead Werx, He is responsible for middle ware design and implementation. In his free time, Rhys can be found playing video games, watching movies and documentaries, or attending a concert or show.
Tyler Hastings
Mobile Application Developer
Tyler Hastings received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. At Nead Werx, he is responsible for mobile application development across all major smart phone platforms. In his free time, Tyler can be found participating in any type of sporting activity, playing his x-box, or just watching some TV. Of course on game days you will *always* find him rooting for the Yellow Jackets!
Chris Autry
Middleware Developer
Chris Autry is a Electrical Engineering major at the Georgia Institute of Technology. At Nead Werx, he is responsible for middle ware development. In his free time, Chris can be found playing guitar, building audio amplifiers, reading in his beanbag chair, or riding his bicycle.
Torian Parker
Front End Developer
Torian Parker received a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media from the Georgia Institute of Technology. At Nead Werx, he is responsible for user interface implementation and other graphic design tasks. In his free time, Torian can be found spending time with friends and family, enjoying the game at the local watering hole, or simply bobbing his head to the latest tunes.
Kelsay Lewis
Junior Developer
Kelsay Lewis is a Computer Science major at the Georgia Institute of Technology. At Nead Werx, she is responsible for database development. In her free time, Kelsay can be found spending time with friends and family, doing something artsy, going to the gym, or dancing and singing around her apartment.
Robert Mowlavi
Junior Developer
Robert Mowlavi is a Computer Science major at the Georgia Institute of Technology. At Nead Werx, he is responsible for database administration and server side development. In his free time, Robert can be found exploring other countries, catching up on current events or spending time with friends and family.
Kemble Hildreth
Junior Developer
Kemble Hildreth is a Computer Science major at the Georgia Institute of Technology. At Nead Werx, he is responsible for middle ware development. In his free time, Kemble can be found running, sketching, doodling, reading by the Chattahoochee, playing the guitar, or brushing up on his photography skills.