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California, United States

El Segundo, California, Us

Led the development of a React Native TV UI framework for the MotorTrend+ app, restructuring the engineering team to improve productivity and accelerate time-to-market. Championed the adoption of a React Native tech stack, enabling 95% code reuse across platforms like Apple TV, Fire TV, Google TV, and Android TV. Developed a proof of concept for a cross-platform TV application, established a robust development environment, and led a team in creating a React Native version of the MotorTrend+ app, driving innovation and enhancing user engagement.

Led the architecture of the first web-based, time-accurate multi-stream video player for the Open Source FacebookResearch/VRS format, using React Hooks, Relay, Flow, and GraphQL. This player was crucial for training "Hand and Eye Tracking" models for Meta Quest 3 and Quest Pro VR headsets. Spearheaded the reverse-engineering of the video processing pipeline, resulting in a 90% improvement in processing speed with PHP/Hack and Python. Developed a reusable library of data validation components, supporting integrations with Facebook Bento and other custom solutions. Collaborated with research scientists and ML engineers to set project milestones, managed progress communication, and advocated for self-service through “Pro-Tip” videos and certification initiatives.

Santa Clara, California, Us

Directed a team to create an iOS and Android hardware/software price comparison tool, used by over 2,000 sales representatives (React Native). Led initiatives to enhance security on customer-facing websites and mobile apps through the integration of Okta MFA, Ping, and biometric authentication (Touch/Face ID). Designed and implemented a React component library, developing hybrid solutions for transitioning UI code from SalesForce, .NET/C#, and Jive applications to GCP. Evaluated PDF technologies and developed an HTML to PDF solution for generating tailored network security reports (JsPDF, HiQPDF).

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

• Drove the improvement of Sports and the SportsReel service video consumption by 20% through the creation of an analysis tool (JavaScript, lodash, Node JS) used to provide insight on new sports personalization algorithms• Architected the NFL GameDay experience to generate VOD playlists customized for Yahoo users to fill the ‘Game Gap’ when streaming Live NFL games

• Collaborated with international vendors to resolve HDMI hardware issues with the interactive user interface (React, Node, Java)• Developed library to enable HDMI source-in within the OG app APK (integration Realtek 1295 and Android OS6 based hardware)

Mountain View, Ca, Us

• Led engineering team to design and deliver an exceptional user experience in USX Manager 2.0, winner of “Best of VM World 2014” award (React, Node, Redux, RabbitMQ)• Managed UI development across local, international, and 3rd party engineering resources using Agile Methodology (SCRUM)

• Managed the 3rd party ecosystem relationship and delivered seamless integration of SlingPlayer™ on GoogleTV (Logitech and Sony), Boxee Box, Western Digital TV, and Netgear platforms in 2013• Led the SlingPlayer™ 3.0 for iPad development and pioneered the Roku and Chromecast SlingPlayer™ “Second Screen” capability• Created JavaScript UI framework and Slingbox SDK for consumer devices and HDTVs (Adobe AIR for TV, Yahoo Connect TV, Google TV, and Samsung SmartHub)

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

• Built a progressive interface that dynamically adjusted for optimal screen resolution (TV, tablet, and mobile)• Introduced zone-management across home control verticals (A/V, climate, and scenes)

San Mateo, California, Us

• Lead architect of the HTML/JavaScript component based UI Framework leveraging, Symfony, Smarty Templates and LAMP stack.• Developed the Flex based YouSendIt Facebook application.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Built UI framework for Media HDTV Interactive television experience.• Architect of the Application store and 3rd party SDKs.