Keith Willsey

Keith Willsey is a seasoned software engineering leader, mentor, and coach with a passion for helping individuals and teams reach their full potential and accomplish significant goals.

At Nordstrom, Keith leads software development teams in delivering business value efficiently, while focusing on enhancing quality, reliability, and predictability.

With a background in Computer Science from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, Keith brings a wealth of experience from various prominent roles in esteemed organizations such as Nordstrom, JPMorgan Chase, and Denali Advanced Integration.

His expertise spans across roles like Sr Engineering Manager, Principal Engineer, Solution Architect, and Vice President of Solution Architect, showcasing his diverse skill set and leadership capabilities.

Keith is known for his proficiency in coaching teams, mentoring developers, and implementing practices that accelerate the delivery of value to customers, emphasizing a lean approach to continuous improvement and sustainable work environments.

His prior experiences include managing projects at renowned institutions like the Defense Language Institute, U.S. Army, where he served as an Architect, Manager, and member of the CIA Language Processing Technology Sub-committee, demonstrating his versatility in leading teams across different domains.