Platform engineering manager for Reddit native apps used by tens of millions of users worldwide.Servant leader in platform org specializing in mobile engineering initiatives with a team of 12 direct reports, spanning interns to staff/principal engineers (Android Platform/remote-first team).Driving Mobile Architecture / Modernization Efforts:• Led Android/iOS tech stack modernization, working groups for validation, adoption, and scaling.• Drafted & executed roadmaps for modularization and adoption of modern frameworks/tools• Executed large-scale migrations for improved code organization, modern languages, networking, dependency injection, and design frameworks.Up-leveling Developer Experience & Culture Initiatives:• Developed culture-building programs for recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and peer recognition• Conducted a 2-year survey, measuring sentiment from design to deployment for Android, iOS & web eng• Implemented process improvements resulting in 60% better PR and cycle times for Android & iOS repos• Drove CI performance efforts leading to a 95% improvement in developer sentiment for reliable and efficient CI for Android with 86% better local build times, 60% better CI times via parallelization and task optimization.Improving Mobile App Stability & Performance:• Established stability and performance observability for long-term regression prevention• Reduced crashes by 86% (Android) & 85% (iOS) via better deployments, bug tracking & fixing crashes• Led mobile performance team, achieving ~70% (Android) and ~50% (iOS) startup optimizations• Drove unit test coverage 12%->71% for Android and supported test pyramid infrastructure• Implemented on-call programs, reducing incident frequency and resolution time, and improving hotfix response from days to hours

Core Apps engineering manager for Vivint mobile apps used by millions of subscribers. Servant leader to the teams of engineers responsible for the Vivint Smart Home mobile apps(13+ direct reports across several teams- Android, iOS, Go/Python engineers; onsite and hybrid)Built a growth strategy and team for mobile apps and validated in-app revenue channels:• Built in-app e-commerce & ads revenue streams from $1 to $5M and 15k+ transactions• Introduced in-app referral touchpoints, generating 4x leads during pandemic times• Improved business insights by instrumenting apps holistically with analytics via Mixpanel• Revamped in-app sales demo mode to support door-to-door sales teams.• Developed mobile growth roadmap and owned OKRs for in-app sales/service revenueDelivered Next Gen Features to Increase User Value in the Mobile Apps:• Built In-App Sensor Setup & On-boarding Flows for Vivint Smart Home DIY Offerings• Strengthened user security with 2FA implementation and improved account notifications.• Improved core security UX, reducing false alarm rates and unnecessary escalations• Drove lean product development teams with a user-focused, ship-to-learn mentalityImproved Architecture and Developer Experience for Android, iOS and Infrastructure teams:• Introduced a design system of UX components for code reuse and consistent branding• Developed mobile information architecture roadmap and improved in-app navigation• Drove adoption of trunk-based development practices to improve developer experience• Led mobile modularization efforts for better build performance & code reuse• Migrated platform services to modern patterns (Python monolith to Go microservices, PubSub, Tracing)Hiring bar-raiser, responsible for growing greater diversity in Vivint’s engineering workforce and sponsored Vivint Women in Tech ERG and Accessibility Guild (a11y).

Co-founder of a boutique consulting firm specializing in the development of commercial-grade mobile applications, including apps for smartphones, tablets, and wearables, with a focus on native Android development.• Built a successful mobile consulting business focused on Android, iOS and web apps• Managed a team of agile software professionals (onsite, hybrid & remote/offshore)• Partnered with clients to build games plus social, productivity, and fitness apps• Advised clients on app design, architecture, and scalability• Conducted feasibility analyses with rapid prototypes for startup clients seeking seed funding.Stack: Java, Kotlin, Dart, REST, SQLite/NoSQL, AWS, Firebase, GCPTechnologies: Jetpack, Retrofit, Gson/JSON, Room, Picasso, Dagger 2Tools: Android Studio, Gradle, Git, ProGuard, Google Play Svcs, Analytics, Eclipse

• Founded a mobile product company, developing for BREW, J2ME, and BlackBerry platforms• Built and published 4 successful apps from utilities to games in global app marketplaces (QUALCOMM)• Collaborated with content providers for custom wallpapers and ringtones• Developed a single-player, multi-level, turn-based game for an environmental non-profit

Tech lead for an offshore law and finance firm specializing in digital infrastructure, automation, and fintech. Developed end-to-end business workflow solutions, covering employee time management, client billing, legal, banking, wealth management, trust administration, stock trading, and ensuring reporting, auditing, and data compliance.• Built a successful product suite from first prototype to continuous production• Led a global team of 15 engineers across 4 teams: Design, Engineering, Platform, and 3rd-Party Integrations.• Collaborated with business on discovery and feature requirements analysis• Maintained project documentation, schedules and the product backlog prioritization• Acted as engineering owner/architect on custom-built components and developed component owners• Evaluated third-party package API offerings for build-or-buy decisions• Managed project goals and sprints in terms of time, engineers, cost, risk• Worked with stakeholders to determine regulatory and compliance goals

Symantec, Norton AntiVirus for Microsoft Exchange Server:• Developed and optimized core features & introduced new features like server-side spam filtering• Led transition to the official Virus API (VAPI) in cooperation with Microsoft• Planned sprints, prioritized work and communicated project status to stakeholders.• Interviewed, coached, and gave performance feedback for team membersStack: C/C++, Symantec Scan Engine, MS Exchange APIs, Virus APITools: MS Exchange Server, Active Directory, MS Visual Studio, Perforce

Symantec - Norton AntiVirus for Microsoft Exchange Server 2.0/2.1:• Developed and maintained core virus-scanning features, implemented and deployed patches.• On-call engineer for rapid response during Y2K and MELISSA, ILOVEYOU and NIMDA virus outbreaks• Hired, on-boarded and trained software engineers and testers for various anti-virus projects

Symantec - Norton AntiVirus (NAV for MS Exchange 1.5/2.0, Lotus Notes OS/2)• Interviewed, trained, and led a team of 5 SDET/QA engineers• Created and maintained QA documentation and tests to support project• Ran daily status and defect prioritization meetings• Performed live virus testing to Symantec live virus lab

Symantec - Norton Antivirus for Lotus Notes (OS/2) Project:• Developed and executed test scripts for build acceptance, functional, ad-hoc, and stress testing.• Researched and identified build automation opportunities for the OS/2 platform.

Academic Support for Computer Science/Engineering Courses at Baskin School of Engineering:• Teaching Assistant for "Java for the Social Sciences" • Grader for "Discrete Mathematics" • Tutor for "Technical Writing for Engineers"

Integration Intern at JBuilder, a leading Java IDE:• Managed product branches for Standard, Pro, and Trial versions • Automated the build process with batch and Perl scripts• Supported JBuilder CI/CD for engineering and QA teams

• Monitored campus email, Ethernet, and research servers, performing sysadmin tasks (trusted role)• Supported the Director of Computing, managing software licensing, payroll tasks and training courses• Conducted software beta testing for software, including Fetch (FTP for Mac).

Part-time System Administrator overseeing IT infrastructure for students and academic researchers at Dartmouth College, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and Dartmouth Medical School.