Kimberly is the VP of Engineering for LOOP by Pillar (an Accenture Industry X.0 company). Kimberly holds a Masters in Mechanical Engineering and is called the “Connector of Things” as her focus is creating digital experiences that bring together people, places and products. Using her previous experience in the corporate and education sector, she develops strategies for applications of embedded solutions in wearables and useful products for people of all ages. Her passion for all things smart and connected plays into her work on LOOP—a test framework used as a velocity multiplier for Pillar Technology's embedded development engagements. Outside of work Kimberly spends her time rollerskating, playing soccer, tinkering with Techno-Fashion and has a passion for immersing others into the world of bedazzled technology.

Pillar Technology is a super high-tech company taking marketing and strategy by the horns. Traditional agencies talk about integrating technology with these elements, but Pillar does it every day, in a really big way. Where and how they do it is called the Forge Network. It’s a philosophy—sometimes in four walls, sometimes not. It’s business strategists, creatives, software artisans and clients collaborating to solve business problems in a no-constraints think tank. It’s where and how they work—mentally and physically. Wherever their work takes them, they bring the Forge mindset.
For over 20 years, Pillar Technology has been a leading software consulting firm specializing in experienced challenges within the embedded systems development space—automotive, aviation, medical, agriculture, smart home, you name it. Over time, Pillar took note that their skills were being utilized in a predominantly hardware-based environment. They noticed a gap in how projects were getting done, and decided to fill that gap with a speed-to-market, cost-efficient solution. Pillar needed a new testing process that wasn’t constrained by the availability of hardware—test-driven development that can be executed on 100% software simulated, virtual hardware. So, they created it. Like most industry game changers, LOOP came to life out of necessity. It’s software that tests software’s compatibility with hardware, even before they have the chance to meet—stopping problems before they can become one.