These testimonials are excerpted from letters of recommendation and client feedback.
Testimonials by Topic
🔧 Technical Excellence
Deep expertise in Ruby on Rails, Unity development, and software architecture that delivers scalable, high-quality solutions.
"Lee stood out as a highly motivated and skilled individual, possessing an impressive proficiency in Ruby on Rails that made him a perfect fit for the engineering role we had available."
"Lee's knowledge in all of the many realms of software engineering, particularly with Ruby on Rails, Javascript frameworks, and architectural best practices was very apparent and shone through within many of our technical leadership meetings and planning activities."
"Lee brings over ten years of experience working with Ruby on Rails, and they've applied that expertise to our client-facing projects with speed and precision. Their skillset also includes React, MySQL, and AWS, making them a well-rounded full-stack developer capable of delivering scalable, high-quality solutions."
"Lee brings over 10 years of hands-on Ruby on Rails experience and has a strong command of technologies like React, MySQL, and AWS. He's the rare kind of developer who not only writes clean, efficient code but also deeply understands design thinking and user experience."
"Lee brings over ten years of hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails, coupled with a strong proficiency in modern web technologies including React, MySQL, and AWS. His ability to architect and maintain scalable, high-performing website applications is complemented by a deep understanding of full-stack development."
👥 Leadership & Mentorship
Proven ability to lead development teams, mentor engineers, and drive projects to successful completion while raising team capabilities.
"Project leadership formally recognized Mr. Lee Whittaker's contributions as he led his team to achieve their milestones across multiple program increments while simultaneously mentoring other engineers into greater capability."
"Lee absolutely raised the bar for our entire product line in that regard. He presented all of his findings and desired path forward to our internal Architectural Review Board, and his presentation received glowing reviews."
"Lee's the kind of team member who quietly makes everyone around him better—steadily raising the bar without needing the spotlight."
💬 Client Communication
Clear, thoughtful communication with stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into actionable business requirements.
"Lee's effective communication with customers and executives further enhances the value he brings to an organization."
"Lee did a fantastic job communicating with the rest of our team about his progress, in asking questions and eliminating potential blockers, and documenting his proposed technical solution."
"Beyond their technical strengths, Lee is comfortable interfacing directly with clients, translating complex needs into actionable requirements, and ensuring that deliverables align with expectations. They communicate clearly and thoughtfully, and their collaborative style makes them a trusted resource on any project."
"Clients love working with Lee because he listens well, communicates clearly, and always delivers on what he promises."
"Lee is unafraid to express his thoughts of a project when working with clients. He is articulate, thoughtful, and able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, client-friendly language."
📈 Business Impact
Measurable improvements in efficiency, performance, and delivery that directly contribute to organizational success.
"Lee's contributions have significantly improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), Benefits and Memorial (BAM) Services Portfolio, enabling the delivery of critical technology solutions to support the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and National Cemetery Administration (NCA)."
"Under Lee's leadership his team performed some of the fastest, issue-free development I think we've ever seen. His thoughtfulness, foresight, and ability to hop into the trenches as needed to help anyone who is a bit stuck has propelled his team towards completing with their work far ahead of what was previously forecasted."
"Though their tenure with us has been under a year, Lee has made a lasting impact and shown the kind of initiative and maturity that are rare even in more senior professionals."
"Lee played a key role in the development of our bespoke website. This background has further enhanced his creative mind and professional polish."
⭐ Professional Excellence
Reliability, initiative, and professional maturity that makes every project and team interaction more successful.
"Lee has quickly established themselves as a valuable team member, demonstrating strong technical skills, professionalism, and the ability to engage effectively with both colleagues and clients."
"Beyond his technical skillset, Lee is incredibly conscientious, reliable, and loyal. If you're looking for a full-stack developer who can speak both 'code' and 'client,' lead with calm confidence, and bring a decade of experience to your team, Lee is your guy."
"Lee consistently demonstrates quick and proficient coding practices, efficient problem-solving, and a keen attention to detail—qualities that make him a standout in any technical team.""
Testimonials by Person
Clayton Coleman
COO & Director of Engineering, J-Mack Technologies • Direct Supervisor
Project leadership formally recognized Mr. Lee Whittaker's contributions as he led his team to achieve their milestones across multiple program increments while simultaneously mentoring other engineers into greater capability.
Lee's contributions have significantly improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), Benefits and Memorial (BAM) Services Portfolio, enabling the delivery of critical technology solutions to support the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and National Cemetery Administration (NCA).
Lee stood out as a highly motivated and skilled individual, possessing an impressive proficiency in Ruby on Rails that made him a perfect fit for the engineering role we had available.
Lee's effective communication with customers and executives further enhances the value he brings to an organization.
Matthew Thornton
Technical Lead, Booz Allen Hamilton • Peer Technical Lead
Lee's knowledge in all of the many realms of software engineering, particularly with Ruby on Rails, Javascript frameworks, and architectural best practices was very apparent and shone through within many of our technical leadership meetings and planning activities.
Lee absolutely raised the bar for our entire product line in that regard. He presented all of his findings and desired path forward to our internal Architectural Review Board, and his presentation received glowing reviews.
Under Lee's leadership his team performed some of the fastest, issue-free development I think we've ever seen. His thoughtfulness, foresight, and ability to hop into the trenches as needed to help anyone who is a bit stuck has propelled his team towards completing with their work far ahead of what was previously forecasted.
Lee did a fantastic job communicating with the rest of our team about his progress, in asking questions and eliminating potential blockers, and documenting his proposed technical solution.
Jennifer Haymond
Director of HR, J-Mack Technologies • HR Leadership
Lee has quickly established themselves as a valuable team member, demonstrating strong technical skills, professionalism, and the ability to engage effectively with both colleagues and clients.
Lee brings over ten years of experience working with Ruby on Rails, and they've applied that expertise to our client-facing projects with speed and precision. Their skillset also includes React, MySQL, and AWS, making them a well-rounded full-stack developer capable of delivering scalable, high-quality solutions.
Beyond their technical strengths, Lee is comfortable interfacing directly with clients, translating complex needs into actionable requirements, and ensuring that deliverables align with expectations. They communicate clearly and thoughtfully, and their collaborative style makes them a trusted resource on any project.
Though their tenure with us has been under a year, Lee has made a lasting impact and shown the kind of initiative and maturity that are rare even in more senior professionals.
John Petersen
Founder, PetersenWest • Long-term Colleague
Lee brings over 10 years of hands-on Ruby on Rails experience and has a strong command of technologies like React, MySQL, and AWS. He's the rare kind of developer who not only writes clean, efficient code but also deeply understands design thinking and user experience.
Lee's the kind of team member who quietly makes everyone around him better—steadily raising the bar without needing the spotlight.
Clients love working with Lee because he listens well, communicates clearly, and always delivers on what he promises.
Beyond his technical skillset, Lee is incredibly conscientious, reliable, and loyal. If you're looking for a full-stack developer who can speak both 'code' and 'client,' lead with calm confidence, and bring a decade of experience to your team, Lee is your guy.
AmyLynn Hanson
Owner, Hello Dancer Photography • Long-term Client
Lee brings over ten years of hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails, coupled with a strong proficiency in modern web technologies including React, MySQL, and AWS. His ability to architect and maintain scalable, high-performing website applications is complemented by a deep understanding of full-stack development.
Lee is unafraid to express his thoughts of a project when working with clients. He is articulate, thoughtful, and able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, client-friendly language.
Lee played a key role in the development of our bespoke website. This background has further enhanced his creative mind and professional polish.
Lee consistently demonstrates quick and proficient coding practices, efficient problem-solving, and a keen attention to detail—qualities that make him a standout in any technical team."
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