Summary
Rachael Mcquater is a senior full-stack software engineer with nine years of experience building and guiding teams to deliver practical, maintainable systems. Currently at Hightouch, she brings hands-on technical leadership honed over nearly eight years at Atomic Object where she combined client-facing consulting, mentoring, and career development for other engineers. Her background includes HCI research and 3D/gesture interface work at UM3D Lab and multiple Microsoft internships, giving her a rare mix of product-focused engineering and human-centered design sensibility. She excels at making complex systems understandable and creating growth paths for teammates, and she often pairs closely with design and product to translate ambiguous requirements into actionable technical plans. Based in Lowell, Michigan, Rachael blends pragmatic implementation skills with a talent for coaching others to level up.
9 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
BSE, Computer Science, Second Year Undergraduate, BSE, Computer Science, Second Year Undergraduate at University of Michigan
French