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According to a bunch of really smart people:
Hillary is awesome!
They are a creative, collaborative and whip smart thought partner.
They deliver clean, accessible, well documented, and thoroughly tested code
and they have an innate ability to anticipate their team’s needs.
Their excitement for solving tough problems is inspiring...
they bring out the best in others with their positive and disciplined approach to their projects.
Hillary is one of the best people I've had the pleasure to work with.
Read the full testimonials from these lovely humans below
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Working collaboratively with Hillary is the best part of my day. They are adept at looking at an experience holistically and explaining how choices in one space might impact another. They have a "No, but" approach to explaining technical constraints. Likewise, they are quick to offer a "Yes, and!" when they see an opportunity to improve the user experience.
Moreover, their leadership has led to a team that feels considered, inspired, and safe to ask questions. No matter how gnarly the challenge, I know Hillary will be up to the task of building with integrity, curiosity for what can be, and in every capacity, keeping humans centered along the way.
Alex Betzler, Senior User Experience Designer at Cloudburst Studio
In a word, Hillary is awesome! Product development is filled with challenges; but Hillary offers peace of mind because I can absolutely trust that their ideas and execution will be solid. Their solutions are always well thought through and durable. I appreciate that they are a creative, collaborative and whip smart thought partner to me and to the whole team.
As a team leader, they've been recognized as someone who seeks to make the developer experience better. They ask "how might we future-proof this?" They want to set everyone up for success in an enduring way. They also set a high standard of quality and thoughtfulness that others strive to achieve.
Hillary is a gem in so many ways! Consider yourself lucky if you get to learn from them and with them!
Tamara Livingston Owen, then VP of Operations at Cloudburst Studio
As technical lead, Hillary demonstrated a deep commitment to the craft of writing effective code. They made thoughtful architecture recommendations, took initiative to spearhead the automated testing workflow, and offered useful feedback to keep the codebase clean and reduce technical debt.
But beyond their technical skills, Hillary’s leadership really sets them apart. They meticulously managed tasks and set clear expectations, ensuring team alignment. They had an innate ability to anticipate their team’s needs and lay out a smooth runway for them to maintain momentum.
Lisa Mabley, then Senior Engineer at Cloudburst Studio
As a Senior Software Engineer, I've seen Hillary continuously improve their skills to deliver improved products for our partners. Their excitement for solving tough problems is inspiring; they've helped lead our team through a successful core technology change, and I've appreciated seeing and experiencing the refinements Hillary has brought to our entrepreneurial program.
Sonja Leaf, then Director of Engineering at Cloudburst Studio
Hillary is one of the best people I've had the pleasure to work with. They deliver clean, accessible, well documented, and thoroughly tested frontend code. Their JavaScript and React skills are peerless, and they provide powerful mentorship to other developers on the team. Besides their technical skills, Hillary is a natural leader. They bring out the best in others with their positive and disciplined approach to their projects. If I were building a web development team today, Hillary is the first person I would contact.
Noah Blon, then mentor and Senior Engineer at Nerdery