Stefen Hillman
About Stefen Hillman
Stefen Hillman is a Senior Software Engineer at Fivetran, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in software development and technical support, with experience at various organizations including OSIsoft and Arizona State University.
Current Role at Fivetran
Stefen Hillman serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Fivetran, a role he has held since 2023. He is based in Oakland, California. In this position, he focuses on developing data integration solutions that facilitate seamless data movement across various platforms.
Previous Experience at Fivetran
Before his current role, Stefen worked at Fivetran as a Software Engineer II from 2021 to 2023. During this time, he contributed to the development of data pipeline solutions, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of data processing.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Stefen has extensive experience in software development, particularly in C# and Python. He has developed high-speed time series data collection applications and has utilized Azure DevOps, Git, and TFS for infrastructure management. His experience also includes writing applications for small devices like Raspberry Pi.
Educational Background
Stefen holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Arizona State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the same institution, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His academic work included a thesis on composite nanoparticles.
Career Progression and Internships
Stefen's career began with internships at TransCanada and the University of Colorado. He later joined OSIsoft, where he held various positions, including Customer Support Engineer and Product Specialist/Technical Support Escalation Engineer. His roles involved extensive troubleshooting and debugging in both C++ and C#.