Courtney Hemphill

Courtney Hemphill is a seasoned Product and Engineering Executive with over 25 years of experience in building and leading product engineering teams. Based in San Francisco, California, she currently operates as a self-employed professional, focusing on various roles including being a Partner and Head of Product, Engineering, and Design (PXEL) at West Monroe since November 2021. Her expertise spans across software development, product strategy, and team leadership within technology-driven environments.12

Professional Experience

• Self-employed: Engaging in consulting and advisory roles.
• West Monroe: Leading initiatives in product, engineering, and design.
• Advisor: Providing guidance to startups such as Onramp since October 2019.
• Mentor: Actively mentoring at Techstars since June 2017.
• Conference Co-Chair: Involved with QCon Conferences since January 2018.

Education

Courtney holds a degree from the University of Chicago, which she completed between 1995 and 1999.1

Contributions and Interests

Hemphill is known for her contributions to software development and her role in fostering collaborative environments that enhance innovation. She has built HIPAA-compliant platforms for healthcare companies and has experience transitioning organizations from project-based to product-oriented mindsets. Additionally, she is involved with NatureBridge as a board member and organizes coding workshops aimed at empowering women in tech.234

Her work emphasizes the importance of aligning product management, design, and engineering to create high-performing teams that can adapt to customer needs effectively.23