Heather Fails

Heather Fails currently serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Stripe, having joined in December 2023. Prior to this role, Heather was the Senior Director of Engineering for Growth and Platform at Dutchie, where responsibilities included overseeing customer-facing applications and API integrations, alongside backend infrastructure and data analytics. At Stitch Fix, Heather held multiple senior positions, including Senior Director of Engineering, where strategic initiatives led to significant revenue and cost savings. Earlier experience includes leading product and engineering efforts at Upworthy and GOOD Worldwide, managing user experience, and running Uncommonview Designs, providing services across various companies. Heather's professional background is supported by a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Truman State University.