At FanThreeSixty, we love to celebrate our crew any chance we get because we know the strength of our team comes from the people behind it. Today, we’re highlighting just a couple of them—some of the talented women in engineering. We sat down with them to learn more about what they do, their journeys, and what drives their passion.
Savvy: My biggest inspiration for pursuing UX was yelling at phone apps for their poor usability. Once I realized there was a whole methodology behind it, I was sold. That, and my continuous subscription to WIRED magazine for the last 20 years.
Jenny: What drew me to software engineering was the creativity—something people don’t always associate with tech. It’s a field where you constantly get to build, design, and imagine new solutions. The blend of creativity and logic is what keeps me excited about the work I do every day.
Savvy: I use Figma everyday. Like any digital tool it has its issues, but it’s incredibly powerful for creating and utilizing design systems for prototyping digital interactions. I love it.
Jenny: Jira is at the center of how we manage our work. It helps us track requirements, collaborate across teams, and continuously improve through well-defined workflows.
Savvy: I have been a big part of redesigning the mobile app. A fun challenge with this project was creating an accessible color system that expresses a brand’s identity for both light and dark themes. Additionally, I was heavily focused on designing the UI for accessibility. Learning to improve interactions for people with various impairments was invaluable.
Jenny: I’ve been leading the effort to modernize our mobile apps by transitioning to React Native. I’m especially proud that this new foundation allows us to begin prioritizing accessibility—something we previously couldn’t support. To celebrate a major milestone, we hosted the “Appy Awards” complete with trophies, a green carpet, and team photos. It was a fun way to mark a huge technical achievement—and recognize the persistence it took to get there.
Savvy: My advice for girls interested in STEM: Ignore those imposter syndrome thoughts. You don’t need a certain kind of personality or background- if you’re committed to learning, adapting, and evolving, then you belong!
Jenny: You don’t have to know everything to get started, just be curious and willing to learn. Don’t let anyone make you feel like you don’t belong—because you absolutely do. I’ve often seen that women will wait to apply for a job until they feel like they check every box. Don’t do that. If the job sounds interesting, go for it. You are more capable than you think. As you grow in your career, keep track of your accomplishments. It’s easier to recognize how far you’ve come when you practice telling your own story.
Savvy: Outside of work, I love traveling. I try to go on at least one international trip a year. It’s a fun experience to see new terrain and sample new food, but I always return home with an altered perspective of the world. Seeing how different societies operate and solve problems is continually eye-opening. Exposure to that kind of ingenuity is inspiring, and translates into how I tackle problems every day– both in my career and personal life.
Jenny: I foster kittens for a local animal shelter, and I absolutely love helping shy or fearful kittens grow into loving, adoptable cats. It’s incredibly rewarding to watch them gain confidence and trust. In some ways, it’s a lot like mentoring engineers—I feel so proud when I see them succeed, and I love knowing I played a part in helping them get there.