Hi, I'm Wil! 👋🏼

Engineer • Designer • Problem Solver • Leader
hello@wilchow.com

I'm a software engineering leader and product designer with 21 years of experience, based in Wisconsin, dedicated to driving innovation and team excellence.

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Leadership & Management

Dedicated to driving innovation and achieving excellence, I lead teams to reach strategic objectives and deliver impactful results.

Leadership Philosophy

Supporting and elevating others through approachability and transparency, building strong relationships that lead to shared success and growth.

Project Management

Adapting to changing conditions while creating roadmaps that guide the team through uncertainty, keeping focus on key priorities.

Strategic Vision

Setting an ambitious yet realistic course, aligning the team around a vision while remaining ready to pivot when needed.

Cross-Functional Collab

Eliminating silos and maintaining open dialogue, enabling seamless idea flow and leveraging every team's expertise.

Effective Communication

Understanding and respecting each other's values, sharing openly, and listening actively to build trust and collaboration.

Problem-Solving

Viewing challenges as opportunities to improve, tackling problems head-on, and leveraging the team's collective expertise to find the best path forward.

Development & Design

Through continuous learning in software development, UX, and product design, I have gained a diverse array of technical skills and tools.

HTML5
CSS3
SCSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Next.js
Astro
Svelte
Tailwind CSS
Storybook
Claude
n8n
jQuery
Node JS
Gatsby
PHP
Git
CLI
Figma
Photoshop
Illustrator
Xd

Recent Work

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Kind Words

Beyond his technical expertise, Wil is a fantastic teammate—collaborative, approachable, and always open to discussing new ideas. His leadership, attention to detail, and problem-solving mindset made a real difference in our work.

Aquiles M. - Full Stack Engineer

His ability to balance technical expertise with leadership made a significant impact on our work, ensuring that we stayed focused and productive. Any team would be fortunate to have him, as he brings both technical excellence and a strong sense of teamwork.

Jorge Z. - Software Engineer

Wil was a pleasure to work with and great team player. He stepped up into a leadership role during a very challenging times for us […]!

Jason B. - CEO

As Wil's former direct manager, I could not recommend him enough as a senior engineer. Wil's technical skills and knowledge are unmatched, especially with modern frontend engineering. […]

Seth T. - Engineering Manager

Wil is a talented engineer and a lot of fun to work with, and would gladly partner with him on any project. He has the unique ability to seamlessly switch between high level strategic discussions, back to tactical execution. Any company would be lucky to have Wil on their team.

Devon K. - Product

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