Riley Hilliard is a seasoned Staff Software Engineer at LinkedIn, where he has made significant contributions to the platform's evolution and scalability. With a career that began in the early days of the internet, Riley's passion for technology has only deepened over the years. He...
Riley Hilliard is a seasoned Staff Software Engineer at LinkedIn, where he has made significant contributions to the platform's evolution and scalability. With a career that began in the early days of the internet, Riley's passion for technology has only deepened over the years. He played a pivotal role in the redesign of LinkedIn's Campaign Manager, a project that was instrumental in helping the company achieve a remarkable milestone of generating $1 billion in revenue per quarter by 2018. This achievement not only showcases his technical acumen but also his ability to align engineering efforts with business goals.
In addition to his work on Campaign Manager, Riley was part of a select team of engineers tasked with rewriting the Messenger mobile-web application using Ember.js. This project highlighted his expertise in JavaScript and modern web frameworks, allowing for a more seamless user experience and improved performance on mobile devices. His contributions to the architecture of LinkedIn.com’s desktop application further underscore his proficiency in building scalable, high-performance web applications.
Riley's skill set extends beyond coding; he excels in communication and collaboration, ensuring that technical requirements are clearly defined and met. His ability to identify issues early in the development process has been crucial in delivering high-quality software solutions. With a strong foundation in both programming and user experience design, Riley continues to drive innovation at LinkedIn, leveraging his knowledge of social media dynamics and technical trends to create impactful user experiences. As he navigates the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Riley remains committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in software engineering.
