Steven Preston

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Ex Software Engineering Director @
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New York, New York, United States, United States
About Steven Preston

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.

Steven Preston's Current Company Details
Stellar16

Stellar16

Ex Software Engineering Director
Steven Preston Work Experience Details
  • Stellar16
    Co Founder
    Stellar16 Aug 2012 - Present
    Greater New York City Area
    Provide iOS and Android design and development to select startups across the USA.
  • Xo Group Inc.
    Senior Director Of Software Engineering
    Xo Group Inc. Jan 2018 - Sep 2018
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  • Xo Group Inc. (Theknot.Com)
    Director Of Software Engineering
    Xo Group Inc. (Theknot.Com) Aug 2016 - Jan 2018
    Greater New York City Area
    Oversaw 6 engineering teams building iOS, Android and web applications for theknot.com.
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  • Xo Group Inc. (Theknot.Com)
    Software Engineering Manager And Product Lead
    Xo Group Inc. (Theknot.Com) Oct 2013 - Jul 2016
    Greater New York City Area
    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
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  • Lasting
    Head Of Engineering
    Lasting Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
    Greater New York City Area
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  • Hoppit (Acquired By Xo Group)
    Lead Mobile Engineer (Ios And Android)
    Hoppit (Acquired By Xo Group) Aug 2012 - Oct 2013
    Greater New York City Area
    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
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  • Cobi Interactive
    Co Founder And Co Ceo
    Cobi Interactive Aug 2009 - Mar 2013
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    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/
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  • Cobi Interactive
    Lead Mobile Engineer (Ios And Android)
    Cobi Interactive Aug 2009 - Oct 2012
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    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.
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  • Mergence Africa Investments
    Software Engineer
    Mergence Africa Investments Feb 2008 - Dec 2010
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    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.
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  • Yeigo Communications
    Business Development Manager
    Yeigo Communications Apr 2007 - Aug 2008
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    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.
  • Uct Rag
    Chairperson
    Uct Rag 2006 - 2007
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    Responsible for a committee of 100+ students and wide variety of fund-raising events and projects. Raised $200 000 for charity in the year.
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Steven Preston works for Stellar16

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Steven Preston's current role is Ex Software Engineering Director.

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Steven Preston attended University Of Cape Town, University Of Cape Town, University Of Cape Town.

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