# Hilary Denton > Senior Software Engineer Location: Denver, Colorado, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/hilarydenton I am a seasoned Engineering Manager with a strong background in front-end development, specializing in technologies such as Javascript, Typescript, CSS, Ruby, Python, and GraphQL. I am adept at empowering individuals and teams to exceed their objectives through effective prioritization, comprehensive comprehension of complex systems, and the ability to articulate technical concepts in a universally accessible manner. My passion lies in fostering a collaborative environment by asking thought-provoking questions that lead to optimal solutions, and I excel in striking the balance between providing support and allowing autonomy. My greatest satisfaction arises from close collaboration with product, design and engineering teams to deliver pragmatic solutions that drive success. I have an insatiable thirst for knowledge, continuously expanding my expertise both within and outside of the job in topics such as climate change, food systems and botany, architecture, personal finance and the human condition. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Hugo Insurance Services Jan 2024 – Present ### Senior Engineering Manager @ Peloton Interactive Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 ### Engineering Manager @ Peloton Interactive Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 Worked closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to revamp the corporate wellness employee benefit onboarding process, streamlining the code base, and minimizing customer confusion. Ensured the delivery of a HIPAA-compliant solution for a healthcare partner, resulting in over 10% of total app subscriptions that year. Coordinated efforts across multiple teams to seamlessly implement all-new subscription purchase and onboarding flows, supporting the introduction of tiered App subscriptions. Championed a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement by promoting pair and mob programming methodologies when needed. Encouraged a proactive approach within the team, fostering a bias for action that consistently led to incremental enhancements of the code base over time. Implemented an improved interview process to eliminate potential biases in evaluation, enhancing the fairness and integrity of the hiring process. Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders, including Product, Design, and Technical Project Management, to strategically define the roadmap for a dedicated team of 9 Software Engineers specializing in iOS, Android, Python, and Kotlin, with a focus on driving monetization initiatives. ### Senior Software Engineer @ Peloton Interactive Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 Successfully delivered a corporate wellness benefit platform, resulting in revenue generation of over 1 million dollars per year Implemented a federated GraphQL schema using Apollo federation Developed a TypeScript micro-service GraphQL gateway, with a custom authentication token exchange mechanism, showcasing an unwavering commitment to security Exemplified leadership by providing valuable coaching and mentoring to teammates, empowering them to autonomously identify and implement effective solutions, while seamlessly collaborating with partnering teams ### Engineering Team Lead @ Peerfit Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 Championed a web platform project, architecting the front-end system using cutting-edge technologies such as Typescript, Next.js, React, CSS in JS, and Apollo. Demonstrated leadership skills by successfully managing a team of 4 engineers, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective project execution. Proactively assisted teammates in overcoming technical challenges, leveraging strong problem-solving abilities and fostering a supportive environment that encouraged growth and success. Collaborated closely with project managers to prioritize and estimate work, leveraging a comprehensive understanding of project requirements and effectively aligning team efforts to meet project goals. ### Senior Web Client Engineer @ Peerfit Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 ### Senior Frontend Software Engineer @ Muve Health Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Denver, CO ### Frontend Software Engineer @ Muve Health Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Denver, CO Collaborated seamlessly with external consultants to successfully build and launch a cutting-edge React UI, backed by a robust Rails API connected to a powerful Business Process Modeling Engine. Played a pivotal role in supporting a Design Sprint, which led to the development of the next iteration of the aforementioned project, showcasing a confident approach to driving innovation and continuous improvement. Established close collaboration with Product Development and Design teams to architect and develop a highly performant React Client for an innovative new product, underscoring a strong technical acumen and an ability to deliver solutions aligned with business goals. Demonstrated expertise by developing an efficient internal component library using Styleguideist, ensuring consistency, reusability, and scalability across the organization's projects. Leveraged advanced technologies such as Next.js and GraphCMS to build a captivating and impactful company marketing site, highlighting a confident approach to delivering exceptional user experiences while utilizing modern web development frameworks. ### Software Engineer @ WellMatch Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 Maintained a healthcare price transparency application, employing Ruby on Rails, Grape, Ruby, and Phoenix micro-services, and leveraging an Ember client. Collaborated seamlessly with team members to architect and develop the client side of a cutting-edge healthcare search application, showcasing a confident command of React.js and Hapi.js. Engaged in 100% remote pairing sessions, utilizing tools such as tmux and vim, to foster seamless collaboration and efficient code development. Eagerly pursued opportunities to acquire new skill sets, resulting in an exponential growth of my development knowledge and expertise, enabling me to deliver outstanding results. ## Education ### Certificate of Web Application Development in Software Development Turing School of Software & Design Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 ### B.A. in International Affairs University of Colorado Boulder Jan 2009 – Jan 2013 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hilaryous --- Source: https://flows.cv/hilarydenton JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/hilarydenton/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22