Co Founder
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Stellar16
Provide iOS and Android design and development to select startups across the USA.
Aug 2012 - Present
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Steven Preston previously worked as Co Founder at Stellar16 and Senior Director of Software Engineering at Xo Group Inc.. Steven Preston holds Bsc (Honours), Computer Science from University Of Cape Town.
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Senior Director of Software Engineering and Product Lead with proven track record building and growing prominent web and mobile consumer products & managing distributed organizations.iOS and Android lead engineer with 7 years experience.(2016) Moved into role as Director of Software Engineering at The Knot, leading 5 engineering teams building out The Knot's iOS and Android apps as well as 3 web products.(2013 - 2016) Joined XO Group Inc. as Product Lead and Software Engineering Manager. Led re-development of the #1 wedding website product in the USA. After launch, moved to lead The Knot's mobile teams building out 3 iOS and 3 Android apps.(2012 - 2013) Co founded boutique mobile app company, Stellar16. Joined Hoppit (world's first ambience search engine) as Lead Mobile Engineer. Built award winning iOS and Android apps and played key part in successful exit of Hoppit to XO Group Inc.(2009 - 2012) Co founded mobile app development company, Cobi Interactive. Successfully exited company after growing and managing a 12 person team building 50+ iOS, Android and Blackberry apps.
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11 roles · 21 years
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Senior Director Of Software Engineering
Jan 2018 - Sep 2018
Director Of Software Engineering
Oversaw 6 engineering teams building iOS, Android and web applications for theknot.com.
Aug 2016 - Jan 2018
Software Engineering Manager And Product Lead
Lead product and engineering teams, owning web and mobile apps with 35 million+ annual users.(2015 - 2016) Software Engineering ManagerTeams under management: 4Engineers: 17Products: 3 iOS apps, 3 Android apps, 3 web apps(2013 - 2014) Software Engineering ManagerTeams under management: 1Engineers: 6Users: 35 million+ annualProducts: 1 iOS app, 1 Android app, 3 web apps
Oct 2013 - Jul 2016
Head Of Engineering
Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
Lead Mobile Engineer (Ios And Android)
As the sole mobile engineer, led the mobile development of Hoppit's (the world's first ambience search engine - Techcrunch) iOS and Android apps.Developed award winning iOS + Android apps, contributing heavily to product design + direction.Maintained a 4.5+ rating for both apps from release to end of active development.Integral in securing the company's exit to XO Group and joined XO Group as part of the acquisition.Featured by Apple, FOX, CBS, Mashable, TechCrunch, and HuffPo.Served 100,000+ users.Featured in Food & Drink categoryFeatured in New & Noteworthy within Food & DrinkFeatured in Dining Out collection within Food & DrinkReached 18th in Food & Drink category in US store
Aug 2012 - Oct 2013
Co Founder And Co Ceo
Established and led the business in strategy, growth, business development, finance, engineering and product management. Cobi Interactive is a mobile software development company that caters for the full range of mobile platforms.Grew and led the team from 2 founders to a team of 12 people (9 engineers).Oversaw merger to bolster the company's leadership; and double team size and revenue.Cobi featured in Forbes Africa as the 4th placed of 20 top tech startups in Africa:http://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2012/02/13/top-20-tech-startups-in-africa/
Aug 2009 - Mar 2013
Lead Mobile Engineer (Ios And Android)
Lead iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Nokia, Bada, TV and web development; covering all aspects of the the software development lifecycle. Mobile applications developed for major South African brands such as News24, MWEW and MiX Telematics, amongst others.
Aug 2009 - Oct 2012
Software Engineer
Responsible for design and development of modules within Mergence’s internally developed fund administration and order management software in a C# .NET Windows Form environment.
Feb 2008 - Dec 2010
Business Development Manager
Yeigo Communications
Yeigo Communications was one of the first companies in the world to develop a full mobile VoIP solution. At Yeigo I focused on identifying, establishing and maintaining relationships and partnerships within the mobile and communications industries.
Apr 2007 - Aug 2008
Chairperson
Responsible for a committee of 100+ students and wide variety of fund-raising events and projects. Raised $200 000 for charity in the year.
2006 - 2007
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Steven Preston education
Bsc (Honours), Computer Science
Bsc, Mathematics And Computer Science
Pgdm, Sports Management
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Steven Preston is listed as Ex Software Engineering Director at Stellar16.
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Steven Preston is based in New York, United States while working with Stellar16.
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Steven Preston has worked for Stellar16, Xo Group Inc., Xo Group Inc. (Theknot.Com), Lasting, and Hoppit (Acquired By Xo Group).
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Steven Preston holds Bsc (Honours), Computer Science from University Of Cape Town.
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