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 was bought by IBM. Sean’s been programming since age 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 the public good, specializing in software engineering, data science and engineering, engineering management, and agile practices. Robert lives in Texas.

Geoff served as a Presidential Innovation Fellow, and has 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 an interest in 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, specializing in data science, data engineering, and software engineering. Brandon graduated from Dartmouth College with a double major in Math and Computer Science and 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 users. Laura lives in Colorado.

Peggy’s a researcher and designer who transitioned from clinical neuroscience research, having worked on projects ranging from robot vacuums 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 toward 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 with a passion for using technology to solve the right kinds of problems, especially building APIs, designing databases, and crafting system architectures. Nick has experience working on high-traffic government digital services and lives in California.

Tomi’s a researcher who strives to meet and honor people where they are. After studying human development and leading 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 with a desire to use technology to support positive change in communities, having previously worked in developer tools, education technology, and non-profit spaces. Elisa lives in Minnesota.

Nicole’s a product manager with a passion for building technology that solves complex user problems. Most recently, Nicole worked as a consultant at Pivotal Labs/VMware to help transform how large enterprises and startups 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 works through the entire gamut of product design to create experiences that fit into people’s lives. Kenny lives in California.

Gianna’s a software engineer who’s passionate about leveraging technology and partnering with communities to improve the lives of others. 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 that have a positive impact. Most recently, Tiffany worked at Pivotal Labs / VMware Tanzu, helping startups, large enterprises, and government organizations build software using modern practices. Tiffany lives in California.

Nathan’s a software engineer driven by building digital services for public good. Prior to 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, 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 in pursuit of solving large-scale problems that matter. In 2020, Bob served as a Civic Digital Fellow at the National Institutes of Health and is currently pursuing 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 from 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 various types of organizations. Pri lives in Texas.

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

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

Emma’s a software engineer with a passion for creating user-centered products, previously working at Google and gaining experience in APIs, microservices, and DevOps. Emma lives in California.

Mina possesses 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 civil service career with the Department of Defense, focusing on software modernization in the U.S. Air Force’s Kessel Run program. A champion for automated testing, high-cadence CI/CD, and direct user engagement, Gordon lives in Colorado.

David’s a software engineer who strives to create simple, robust solutions to complex problems. Most recently, David worked at 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 is an active member of the United States Air Force Auxiliary — the Civil Air Patrol — serving as a search and rescue aircrew member and command officer. Rin previously served with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary as its National Division Chief of Software Engineering. Rin lives in Illinois.

Alis is a DevOps engineer interested in building reliable products using the latest cloud technologies to improve the lives of users. Alis established integrations for patient engagement and monitoring across several large health systems and led the development of infrastructure and software pipeline requirements. Alis lives in Oregon.

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

Kyle’s a product manager with several years of experience in the government defense space. Previously, Kyle served as a civilian product manager for the Space Force. Kyle studied chemical engineering at the University of Southern California and is working on a graduate degree in Computer Science from Georgia Tech. Kyle lives in California.

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

Mike’s a software engineer passionate about using technology for the 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. Mike lives in New York.

Merethe’s a software engineer excited by solving puzzles and working on projects that bring about positive impact. Coming from the enterprise software industry, Merethe built analytics pipelines and reports. Merethe lives in California.

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

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

Johanna’s a full-stack engineer with over 10 years of experience in the industry, focusing on web applications and front-end technologies. Johanna has worked for the Veterans Affairs and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Johanna lives in Pennsylvania.

Bobby’s an engineer and data nerd who has a passion for working with tech that actively 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.

Camille’s a full-stack software engineer who loves working with collaborative and 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 working on physics and neuroscience research funded by NIST and the NSF, Dan began helping public health departments use their data more effectively. Outside of work, Dan’s an avid hiker and sailor. Dan lives in Maine.

Ann’s a product manager who loves to solve customer problems by understanding the details of technical products and translating them for all stakeholders. Ann specializes in productizing and scaling APIs and data pipelines and lives in California.

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

Josh’s a full-stack software engineer passionate about making tools, big and small, that can have a positive effect. Josh has several years of experience working in govtech and values having a broad range of technical knowledge. Josh lives in Pennsylvania.

Amrita’s a product manager who enjoys working with people and technology to create meaningful solutions. Previously, Amrita was a product manager at McMaster-Carr and has experience as a software engineer. Amrita lives in California.

Brady’s a data engineer with a passion for improving healthcare data interoperability. Brady has 20+ years of experience in healthcare informatics, including clinical decision support applications, NHSN reporting, and FHIR and HL7 APIs. Brady previously worked with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as a FHIR specialist for the Blue Button API. Brady lives in Idaho.

Jill’s a user researcher with 20+ years of experience at the intersection of outcomes-driven research, program evaluation, and user experience. Jill’s passionate about conducting feasible, actionable research that’ll be used to improve outcomes and advance equity. Jill lives in North Carolina.

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

Robert has spent a career in the non-profit and government tech space bootstrapping analytics in under-resourced environments to bridge the gap between data and insight. Adhering to a data-for-good ethos, Robert centers the mission in orienting solutions to problems. Robert lives in California.

Angela’s a software engineer who’s passionate about building human-centered tools that can improve access to public benefits and services. Angela pursued a master’s degree 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 the travel tech, fintech, and lifestyle industries. Emmanuel’s also a certified Scrum Master, excelling at understanding and addressing the needs of clients and stakeholders alike. Emmanuel lives in Maryland.

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

Mike’s a technologist, community builder, and bureaucracy hacker with over 10 years of experience 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 working collaboratively. Mary has experience as a research consultant, non-profit manager, and middle school science teacher. Mary lives in California.

Arin’s a data engineer who specializes in building applications focused on health technology, improving healthcare interoperability, and addressing diverse data needs. Arin lives in California.

Bruce is an engagement manager and software leader with deep product management expertise. Bruce has a passion for 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 is a data scientist who’s passionate about using data to create more equitable public outcomes. Previously, Alex used machine learning 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 various 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 ecommerce. 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 the education and civic tech space. Rob uses technical knowledge to help others, provide insight, and advance social good. Rob lives in Massachusetts.

Janki’s a product manager with a passion for modernizing software to improve people’s access to health services. Janki specializes in big data problems and genetics. Janki lives in Massachusetts.

Eric’s a software engineer with 20+ years of experience designing and building web applications and ETL pipelines. Eric’s devoted to developing 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. Coming from public and private sector roles at 18F and HashiCorp, Roger loves approaching complex problems from a holistic perspective. Roger lives in Illinois.

Dana’s a user researcher dedicated to improving healthcare experiences. Dana’s helped redesign 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 enjoys collaborating with others to solve challenging problems through delightful solutions. Karina received an MBA from Northwestern Kellogg and has previous 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 pursuing knowledge of all types and levels. Amy lives in Oregon.

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

Austin’s a product manager with a background in UX design and industrial design, passionate about helping organizations succeed with transformation and modernization. Austin’s at Austin’s best when coaching cross-functional teams to excel and representing complex technology in simple terms. Austin lives in New York.

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

Matt’s a software engineer with nearly 20 years of experience designing and building platforms across a myriad of verticals. Matt has a passion for big-picture strategic technical design, unlocking data through APIs, and using 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 most recently worked with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on web and API development and was an arts administrator prior to a career in tech. Katie lives in Minnesota.

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

Mike’s a software engineering leader who loves mentoring and guiding others in the field. Mike’s a U.S. Air Force Veteran and an entrepreneur at heart, having built and sold a first company from a dorm room at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Mike lives in Texas.

Christopher’s a civic technologist with a background in public administration and product management. Christopher’s the co-founder of the Alliance of Civic Technologists and has served in both delivery and operations roles at the Defense Digital Service, U.S. Digital Service, and Code for America. Christopher’s also a Veteran of the U.S. Army — serving with the mechanized infantry in Iraq. Christopher lives in Illinois.

Brandon’s a cybersecurity engineer and Marine Corps Veteran passionate about enabling the warfighter. Brandon previously worked at Cisco and IBM to bring modern solutions and capabilities to DoD service members and other civil servants. Most recently, Brandon was at Platform One, an Air Force software factory. Brandon lives in Alabama.

Kyle is a software engineer with experience in both consumer goods and civic tech, most recently serving as CTO at a health tech startup. Kyle leverages skills to make a positive impact, both professionally and personally. Kyle is based in Georgia.

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