Software Developer & Resident Cat Dad
Hey there! I'm Trey Clark — a full stack developer with, former music educator, and lifelong learner who is passionate about building things that make life easier. I have spent eight years teaching music and leading ensembles before making the leap into tech. I've found that the creativity, structure, and collaboration I loved in the music world translate perfectly into software development. These days, I'm working as a programmer where I help maintain and build tools for millions of users accessing digital archives.
Along the way, I've taught high school Computer Science, led coding teams to competition wins, and worked on everything from Solr-powered search tools to community websites. I love being part of a team, solving real-world problems, and mentoring others who are on their own tech journey. When I'm not coding, you'll probably find me performing with the Dallas Metropolitan Winds, playing video games, or trying out hot BBQ places. I'm always looking for opportunities to grow, collaborate, and help build something cool.
Building impactful solutions across diverse industries
University of North Texas-Digital Libraries
Work across multiple departments within the Digital Libraries team to maintain and build new features for a suite of web applications used by millions of users. Technologies used include Python, Django, Solr, JavaScript, and Apache.
Dallas Software Developers Cohort
Led a team of 5 junior developers in a full stack project deployment. Coordinated project tasks, conducted code reviews, and facilitated team meetings. Our team successfully delivered the project on time and received positive feedback from stakeholders.
Emerson HS - Frisco ISD
Taught AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, and Introduction to Programming courses to high school students. Developed curriculum, led coding competitions, and mentored students in coding projects, leading to 90% passing rate on AP exams.
Lewisville Chamber of Commerce
Developed and maintained backend services for the Chamber's 750YP website system using Node.js and tRPC. Implemented RESTful APIs, integrated third-party services, and optimized database queries to improve performance.
Various Schools and Ensembles
Taught music theory, history, and performance to students of all ages. Directed ensembles, organized performances, and collaborated with other educators to enhance their music programs. Performed regularly with local orchestras and bands. Ask me about it!