Nicole Hessler

Software Engineer & Violinist

Thanks to my performance as a software engineer in the privacy organization, I was promoted within just two years—a milestone that reflected both my technical contributions and leadership potential. In addition to my professional work, I was honored to be elected to the Board of Directors of the Seattle Festival Orchestra, where I have the opportunity to support the arts and contribute to the strategic direction of the organization.

Xi | Northwestern University

What motto or phrase motivates you?

Be the change that you wish to see in the world.

What three words would you use to describe yourself?

Determined, Hard-working, Respectful

What advice would you give to someone entering your field?

At first, it might be hard to learn and use best practices, but the more you work that muscle, the stronger it gets, and before you know it, it’s easy to produce high-quality work. Investing in learning best practices pays off; conversely, allowing tech debt to pile up is costly.