Working at 8th Light, we have the daily privilege of collaborating with truly brilliant minds—people who bridge the gap between deep engineering and meaningful human connection. We are also incredibly fortunate to work alongside folks who, no matter how tough the problem or early the hour, are overflowing with honesty, curiosity, and of course, the jokes. That’s why it brings us immense joy to announce our latest Beacon Award recipient at 8th Light, Drake Fish! The Beacon Award is a peer-nominated honor celebrating the individuals who bring 8th Light’s values to life and elevate everyone…
Congratulations to Kevin Buchanan, our latest Beacon Award recipient, a peer-nominated honor that celebrates the people who bring our values to life and light the way for others to follow. Kevin, Principal Engineer, has been an 8th Light for over 12 years. A long-time favorite of our clients and his peers, he has a reputation for raising the bar on whatever he touches, and those who work alongside him come away sharper and stronger for the experience. Kevin's nomination came out of a year-long re-platforming effort for a long-time client. As AI reshaped what software teams could do, the…
The 8th Light Beacon Award is an honor that recognizes distinguished individuals or teams who bring 8th Light’s values to the frontlines, inspiring and enabling the way for others to follow in their footsteps.As we closed out 2025, we recognized a team that carried 8th Light’s values beyond our screens and onto a global stage. Team Nimrods made up of Kelsey Roy (Senior Crafter), Jonathan Manahan (Crafter), and Eric Olson (Principal Crafter), represented 8th Light through their participation in an O’Reilly Architectural Kata— a hands-on, team-based workshop where engineers from some of the…
Congratulations to Pierce Edmiston and Hugh Sato, our latest recipients of 8th Light’s Beacon Award! Our Beacon Award recognizes team members who exemplify 8th Light's values and inspire us all.Pierce and Hugh represent two different strengths within 8th Light that come together to create meaningful, high-impact work for our clients.Pierce, Sr. Principal Engineer blends scientific rigor with technical and product leadership to turn complex research and modeling into stable, production-ready systems. While Hugh, Principal Designer, elevates that work through a human-centered design lens that…
Congratulations to Rani Zilpelwar, the recipient of 8th Light’s Quarterly Beacon Award, a peer-nominated honor that celebrates team members who shine light on our core values.Rani is a Software Delivery Lead with over a decade of experience building high-quality software and high-trust teams. This quarter, Rani’s leadership and influence grew significantly beyond her original role with one of the world’s largest entertainment providers. Her ability to build credibility with key client leaders resulted in her being entrusted with new leadership responsibilities, including managing a team of…
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