Marie Chatfield Rivas

About Marie Chatfield Rivas

I am a staff engineer who ships delightful, complex products while elevating team cohesion and capacity. I\'m passionate about creating inclusive experiences and empowering others to understand foundational web technologies at a deeper level.Some of my specialties include:• Planning and delivering complex projects with deep user impact, ahead of schedule and with product-focused adjustments as needed to build the right feature at the right time.• Relentlessly advocating for the user in all product decisions, from accessibility and privacy concerns to consistent and intuitive features and flows.• Cultivating engaging, welcoming communities within and across teams at companies of all sizes—where learning in public, celebrating each other’s wins, and maintaining healthy work-life boundaries are encouraged.As an engineer and a leader, I bring thoughtful and empathetic communication to cross-functional interactions. I ask the right questions at the right time to uncover issues and unknowns early, build consensus, and drive progress through every stage of a project.I am also an experienced conference speaker and specialize in technical deep dives that are accessible for beginners and illuminating for experts.

Experience

1. Staff Software Engineer

   ServiceNow

   Jul 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• Rice University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Science

  2011 — 2015