I'm Alex Hawley. I live in Chicago, where I lead teams in building a better web.

As a Partner Solutions Engineering Manager at Vercel, I collaborate with engineering teams across the web ecosystem to collectively build rich digital experiences. I believe the web is an inherently simple, accessible, and powerful medium for building and sharing ideas.

The journey to my current role has been greatly influenced by my experience as a Web Developer, Software Quality Engineer, Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, and Solutions Architect at various agencies in Chicago. Throughout my career, I have developed and shipped web applications for a wide range of clients, from small local moving companies to Fortune 500 enterprises. This experience has allowed me to witness the transformative power of the web for both businesses and their customers.

Perhaps even more than writing code, I am passionate about fostering collaboration within teams to solve complex problems and deliver effective solutions. For me, few experiences are as rewarding as collaborating with a team to overcome a seemingly insurmountable challenge and achieve collective success.

Outside of web development I am an avid long distance runner having ran more than 35 marathons and ultramarathons. I have also dabbled in high altitude treks that includes reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Closer to home, I am constantly walking my high energy Boxer/Lab mix, Kinzie, and taking advantage of Chicago's superior food scene while never enjoying ketchup on a hotdog.