We’re Skylight!

Chris served as a Presidential Innovation Fellow — and co-founded 18F and Technology Transformation Services, both housed within the General Services Administration. Chris specializes in digital leadership and transformation, digital procurement, and product development and management. Chris lives in Florida.

Sean’s built and exited two tech startups — one of which IBM acquired. Sean’s been programming since the age of six and specializes in software engineering, product management, and cloud computing. Sean lives in South Carolina.

Robert served as a Presidential Innovation Fellow and co-founded 18F. Robert’s been programming since age 13 and holds a PhD in computer science. Robert builds robots — among other things — for public good and specializes in software engineering, data science and engineering, engineering management, and agile practices. Robert lives in Texas.

Geoff served as a Presidential Innovation Fellow and developed standards that power the internet, including IPv6 and 6LoWPAN. Geoff specializes in Internet of Things, distributed and embedded systems engineering, networking technologies, and privacy and security. Geoff resides in Colorado.

Josh’s a former member of the U.S. Digital Service with a passion for building both great platforms and great products. Josh specializes in DevOps engineering, cloud computing, and user-focused software development. Josh resides in Virginia.

Nick’s a former member of 18F who relentlessly pursues creating products that are fully accessible and meet the needs of all users. Nick specializes in accessibility, software engineering, frontend development, and cloud computing. Nick resides in Virginia.

Brandon loves using data for public good. Brandon specializes in data science, data engineering, and software engineering. Brandon graduated from Dartmouth College with a double major in Math and Computer Science. Brandon lives in Ohio.

Becca’s a former Etsy designer with a passion for creating positive change through great user experiences. Becca specializes in user research, user experience design, and visual design. Becca lives in Pennsylvania.

Laura’s a researcher, strategist, and designer who loves solving complex problems by empathizing with — and understanding — the needs of users. Laura lives in Colorado.

Peggy’s a researcher and designer who moved from clinical neuroscience research to product design. Peggy’s worked on projects ranging from robot vacuum research with Samsung to redesigning a pain-communication app with UPMC. Peggy lives in Massachusetts.

Zack’s certified in UX by the Nielsen Norman Group and specializes in complex application design. Zack’s entrepreneurial spirit adds a unique approach to empathizing with users and identifying the right problems to solve. Zack has helped form design teams and served as a design leader in the non-profit, financial-investments, and healthcare industries. Zack lives in Florida.

Nick’s a software engineer passionate about using technology to solve the right problems. Nick enjoys building APIs, designing and optimizing databases, and crafting system architectures. Nick has experience improving high-traffic government digital services. Nick lives in California.

Tomi’s a researcher who strives to meet — and honor — people where they are. Previously, Tomi studied human development and led hands-on engineering projects with kids. Tomi now specializes in continuous discovery, usability testing, and human-centered design. Tomi lives in Illinois.

Elisa’s a software engineer eager to use technology for positive change in communities. Elisa previously worked in developer tools, education-technology, and non-profit spaces. Elisa lives in Minnesota.

Nicole’s a product manager passionate about building technology that solves complex user problems. Nicole most recently consulted at Pivotal Labs / VMware, helping large enterprises and startups transform the way they build software. Nicole specializes in extreme programming, lean product management, and user-centered design. Nicole lives in Illinois.

Kenny’s a product designer, inclusive-systems thinker, and people person who guides products through the entire design life cycle. Kenny lives in California.

Gianna’s a software engineer passionate about leveraging technology and partnering with communities to improve lives. Gianna was a 2018 Civic Digital Fellow at the State Department and graduated from Brown University with a degree in Computer Science. Gianna lives in Indiana.

Leslie’s a product manager with nearly two decades of experience leading teams and change efforts across the non-profit and public sectors. Leslie’s passionate about the role technology and design play in delivering great services. Leslie specializes in cross-functional team leadership, user experience research, and service design. Leslie lives in North Carolina.

Tiffany’s a product designer who loves understanding people’s needs and creating solutions with positive impact. Tiffany most recently worked at Pivotal Labs / VMware Tanzu, helping startups, enterprises, and government organizations build software with modern practices. Tiffany lives in California.

Nathan’s a software engineer driven to build digital services for public good. Before becoming an engineer, Nathan ran a bakery. Nathan lives in North Carolina.

Matt’s a content designer and storyteller with a background in clean-tech innovation. Matt enjoys making complex information accessible to everyone and cares deeply about improving people’s lives and livelihoods. Matt lives in Pennsylvania.

Bob’s a software engineer pursuing solutions to large-scale problems that matter. In 2020 Bob served as a Civic Digital Fellow at the National Institutes of Health and is earning a master’s degree in computer science at Washington University in St. Louis. Bob lives in Missouri.

Ashton’s a product designer who recently graduated from the University of Southern California. As a 2020 Civic Digital Fellow with the General Services Administration, Ashton discovered a passion for civic tech. Ashton lives in California.

Pri’s a product designer who draws on a background in neuroscience and human-computer interaction to create delightful user experiences. Pri previously worked at Pivotal Labs / VMware Tanzu, building high-impact products and scaling design practices across diverse organizations. Pri lives in Texas.

Taylor’s an Air Force veteran passionate about delivering value and highly effective solutions to the Department of Defense. Taylor most recently worked as a product manager and designer at Kessel Run. Taylor specializes in strategy, human-centered design, and relationship building. Taylor lives in Texas.

Laura’s a content designer who specializes in content strategy, design, operations, and governance. Laura loves distilling complex information into human-centered content and enjoys empowering others to do the same. Laura most recently worked at the NYC Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity and lives in Hawaii.

Emma’s a software engineer passionate about creating user-centered products. Emma previously worked at Google and has deep experience with APIs, microservices, and DevOps. Emma lives in California.

Mina’s got nearly 20 years of consulting, technology, and leadership experience in the public sector. Mina specializes in corporate strategy, corporate development, and large-scale program management. Mina lives in Florida.

Sarah’s an engineer and social scientist who loves working at the intersection of technology and public service. Sarah recently graduated from Oxford with a master’s in Development Studies as a Rhodes Scholar after studying Mechanical Engineering at MIT. Sarah lives in New York.

Gordon’s a software engineer specializing in government tech. Gordon built a career in civil service with the Department of Defense, focusing on software modernization in the Air Force’s Kessel Run program. Gordon’s a champion for automated testing, high-cadence CI/CD, and working directly with users to deliver great software. Gordon lives in Colorado.

Jennifer’s a product designer who specializes in user-centered design. Previously, Jennifer led design at early- to mid-stage startups in the healthcare, education, and real-estate industries. Jennifer studied Cognitive Science with a specialization in Human-Computer Interaction at UC San Diego and lives in California.

David’s a software engineer who strives to craft simple, robust solutions to complex problems. David most recently worked at The Home Depot, migrating product data to the cloud and building highly visible APIs. David lives in Georgia.

Rin’s a software-engineer-turned-SRE with a penchant for public service. Rin’s an active member of the Civil Air Patrol — the Air Force Auxiliary — serving as a search-and-rescue aircrew member and command officer. Rin previously served with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary as National Division Chief of Software Engineering. Rin lives in Illinois.

Alis is a DevOps engineer keen on building reliable products with the latest cloud technologies to improve users’ lives. Alis has established integrations for patient engagement and monitoring across large health systems and led the development of infrastructure and pipeline tooling. Alis lives in Oregon.

Ryan’s a designer and researcher ready to apply a decade of industry expertise to civic tech. Ryan strives to make thoughtful decisions and challenge assumptions and also volunteers as a firefighter in the community. Ryan lives in Colorado.

Kyle’s a product manager with years of experience in the defense space. Previously, Kyle was a civilian product manager for the Space Force. Kyle studied chemical engineering at USC and is earning a graduate degree in computer science from Georgia Tech. Kyle lives in California.

Zedd’s a software engineer with experience across a range of industries. Most recently, Zedd worked at Pivotal Labs / VMware Tanzu, helping companies of all sizes on digital-transformation journeys. Zedd holds a master’s degree in computer science from Georgia Tech and lives in Texas.

Mike’s a software engineer passionate about using technology for public good. Mike worked on water affordability as a 2019 Code for America Fellow and has experience in the public and non-profit sectors. Mike graduated from the University at Buffalo with a degree in Computer Science and Political Science and lives in New York.

Merethe’s a software engineer excited by puzzles and projects that create positive impact. Merethe comes from the enterprise-software world, where Merethe built analytics pipelines and reports. Merethe lives in California.

Jayna’s an outcomes-driven product manager who’s spent two decades on distributed teams building social-media and streaming platforms. Jayna moved into civic tech to work on a Department of Defense project and now lives in Ohio.

Dan’s a software engineer with a background in FinTech. Dan focuses on system design, DevOps, and cloud-native applications. Dan lives in Ohio.

Johanna’s a full-stack engineer with more than 10 years of experience. Johanna focuses on web applications and front-end technologies and has built solutions for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Johanna lives in Pennsylvania.

Bobby’s an engineer and data nerd who loves working with tech that makes the world a better place. In 2021 Bobby served as a Civic Digital Fellow at the Census Bureau and graduated from Tufts University. Bobby lives in Colorado.

Kenneth’s a software engineer who specializes in building cloud-based applications. Kenneth advocates serverless design to scale systems while cutting costs. Kenneth lives in California.

Camille’s a full-stack software engineer who loves working with collaborative, service-oriented teams. Camille previously built open-source software and managed developer communities for libraries, archives, and museums at Stanford University. Camille lives in California.

Dan’s a data engineer passionate about helping others through a thoughtful understanding of data. After years working on physics and neuroscience research funded by NIST and the NSF, Dan’s begun helping public-health departments use their data better. Outside work Dan’s an avid hiker and sailor. Dan lives in Maine.

Ann’s a product manager who loves solving customer problems. As a former engineer Ann digs into technical details and translates tough concepts for every stakeholder. Ann specializes in productizing and scaling APIs and data pipelines and lives in California.

Lina’s a software engineer with experience in cloud computing and DevOps and in building APIs and robust applications. For nearly seven years Lina developed benefits-management software for Veterans Affairs. Lina enjoys making the world more inclusive and lives in South Carolina.

Josh’s a full-stack software engineer who loves building tools, big and small, that have a positive effect. Josh brings several years of govtech experience and values broad technical knowledge. Josh lives in Pennsylvania.

Amrita’s a product manager who enjoys teaming up with people and technology to create meaningful solutions. Amrita previously managed products at McMaster-Carr and has experience as a software engineer. Amrita lives in California.

Jill’s a user researcher with more than 20 years of experience at the crossroads of outcomes-driven research, program evaluation, and user experience. Jill’s passionate about actionable research that improves outcomes and advances equity. Jill lives in North Carolina.

Marcelle’s a data engineer with a background in applied statistics and public policy. Marcelle previously worked at civic-tech non-profits and academic institutions, focusing on workforce-development and education research. Marcelle lives in Washington.

Robert’s spent a career in the non-profit and gov-tech space bootstrapping analytics in under-resourced environments to bridge the gap between data and insight. Guided by a data-for-good ethos, Robert keeps the mission at the center when solving problems. Robert lives in California.

Angela’s a software-engineer apprentice passionate about building human-centered tools that improve access to public benefits and services. Angela pursued a master’s in computer science and public policy and previously served as a Civic Innovation Corps Fellow for the City of San José. Angela lives in California.

Emmanuel’s a DevOps engineer with years of experience in travel tech, fintech, and lifestyle industries. Emmanuel’s also a certified Scrum Master — excelling at understanding and addressing client and stakeholder needs. Emmanuel lives in Maryland.

Boban’s a software engineer always excited to tackle new and challenging problems. Boban has experience building scalable APIs and DevOps pipelines and is actively expanding front-end expertise. Boban lives in Michigan.

Mike’s a technologist, community builder, and bureaucracy hacker with more than 10 years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mike’s passionate about improving how government interacts with and provides value to the American people. Mike lives in Georgia.

Mary’s a researcher, strategic thinker, and user advocate who loves collaborating. Mary brings experience as a research consultant, non-profit manager, and middle-school science teacher. Mary lives in California.

Arin’s a data engineer specializing in applications for health technology. Arin has improved healthcare interoperability and addressed diverse data needs. Arin lives in California.

Bruce’s an engagement manager and software leader with deep product-management expertise. Bruce’s passionate about fostering innovative cultures to create breakthrough products. Bruce lives in Illinois.

Miringu’s a researcher focused on the intersection of humans and technology. Miringu specializes in human-centered design, including user-experience research and usability testing. Miringu lives in California.

Alex’s a data scientist passionate about using data to create more equitable public outcomes. Alex previously used machine-learning models at the National Institutes of Health to help public-water systems identify and remove lead pipes. Alex lives in California.

Mary’s a DevOps engineer who enjoys creating, monitoring, containerizing, and observing technical processes. Mary takes pride in securing applications. Mary lives in Washington.

Monica’s a product manager who loves leveraging people’s strengths to solve complex problems. Monica previously worked at Amazon, specializing in e-commerce. Monica lives in California.

Eileen’s a user researcher who loves collaborating on systems that solve real-world problems and reduce toil for the people they serve. Eileen applies expertise in qualitative research and library science to help teams make decisions grounded in empathy and evidence. Eileen lives in New York.

Rob’s a data engineer with experience in education and civic tech. Rob uses technical knowledge to help others, provide insight, and advance social good. Rob lives in Massachusetts.

Janki’s a product manager passionate about modernizing software to improve access to health services. Janki specializes in big-data problems and genetics. Janki lives in Massachusetts.

Eric’s a software engineer with more than 20 years designing and building web applications and ETL pipelines. Eric’s devoted to creating simple systems that are intuitive for users and easy for organizations to evolve. Eric lives in Oregon.

Roger’s a software engineer specializing in full-stack web development, API design, and developer experience. After work at organizations such as 18F and HashiCorp, Roger approaches complex problems from a holistic perspective. Roger lives in Illinois.

Dana’s a user researcher dedicated to improving healthcare experiences. Dana redesigned electronic medical records, led product-design teams, reimagined hospital offerings, and launched a mental-health app for teenagers. Dana lives in Oregon.

Karina’s a product manager who loves collaborating to solve tough problems through delightful solutions. Karina earned an MBA from Northwestern Kellogg and brings experience in marketing and software development. Karina lives in Illinois.

Amy’s a software engineer with experience in software development and higher education. An academic at heart, Amy’s passionate about learning of all kinds. Amy lives in Oregon.

Holly’s a product manager with a strong background in UX research and design. Holly’s dedicated to streamlining government services so teams can focus on their missions. Holly lives in Virginia.

Austin’s a product manager with roots in UX and industrial design. Austin loves coaching cross-functional teams to excel and explaining complex tech in simple terms to support transformation and modernization. Austin lives in New York.

Anke’s a design leader and educator who uses a human-centered approach to craft effective, equitable products and services. Anke’s committed to building partnerships and including users throughout the design process. Anke lives in New York.

Andrew’s a data engineer with wide-ranging industry experience — from Silicon Valley startups to GIS, aerospace, and the Peace Corps. Andrew’s an expert at turning customer pain points into technical requirements and lives in Georgia.

Matt’s a software engineer with nearly 20 years of experience designing and building platforms across many verticals. Matt’s passionate about strategic technical design, unlocking data through APIs, and using these skills for the greater good. Matt lives in Texas.

Katie’s a software engineer who delights in building things that are both useful and beautiful. Katie recently worked with CMS on web and API development and previously served as an arts administrator. Katie lives in Minnesota.

Laura’s a results-driven user researcher with a passion for human-centered design. Laura has helped large organizations develop enterprise-wide digital experience solutions. Laura lives in Oregon.

Mike’s a software-engineering leader who loves mentoring others. A U.S. Air Force veteran and entrepreneur at heart, Mike built and sold a company from a dorm room at Eielson AFB, Alaska. Mike lives in Texas.

Christopher’s a civic technologist with a background in public administration and product management. Christopher co-founded the Alliance of Civic Technologists and served at the Defense Digital Service, U.S. Digital Service, and Code for America. A U.S. Army veteran, Christopher lives in Illinois.

Brandon’s a cybersecurity engineer and Marine Corps veteran whose passion is enabling the warfighter. Brandon worked at Cisco and IBM to deliver modern solutions for DoD service members and civil servants — most recently at Platform One, an Air Force software factory. Brandon lives in Alabama.

Kyle’s a software engineer with experience in the consumer-goods and civic-tech sectors — most recently serving as CTO at a health-tech startup. Kyle leverages skills to make a positive impact both professionally and personally and lives in Georgia.

Lauryn’s a content designer with a background in public health, human-centered design, and journalism. After years in both non-profit and private sectors, Lauryn’s excited to work in civic tech — focusing on making public services serve everyone. Lauryn lives in California.