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California, United States

Redmond, Washington, Us

We build M365 Core Windows Search & AI experiences.

Redmond, Washington, Us

We build experiences for M365 apps used by hundreds of millions of users - Microsoft Search, Assistant and Intelligence (MSAI). All things Search SERP/QF on Outlook Mobile Android & iOS.• Leading a team of high-performance engineers building Search and AI experience on Outlook Android used by hundreds of millions of users.• As a leadership team member, I evaluate the need for more staff, hiring, team growth, performance reviews, rewards, and career development for the Engineering team.• Strong collaboration across diverse teams within a complex and matrixed organization, including Product Managers, Designers, Backend Services, and Data Analysts. Overseeing the design, development, experimentation, and A/B testing of features.• Mentoring and growth both struggling and thriving engineers growth by creating a strategy to pave the way for their success.• Ensuring high code quality by participating in code reviews, design assessments, and personal code contributions.

Austin, Texas, Us

• Led, mentored Software Engineering teams focused on Android and iOS mobile apps.• As part of the mobile leadership team, I was instrumental in developing the mobile strategy, securing stakeholder buy-in, and ensuring that applications and user experiences aligned with Tesla's commitment to exceptional user experiences.• Developed and led the Inside Tesla app on Android and iOS for Tesla employees worldwide, improving various processes and reducing costs associated with personnel and third-party software.• Led the development of the iOS Ranger app, enabling the mobile service technician team the managing of service requests, bookings, and payments, reducing cost and time for service-related requests.

Redmond, Washington, Us

• Engineering Manager, Department of Veterans Affairs: Oversaw a team of Engineers in creating a tailored CRM solution, while also being directly involved in its development. This solution enabled the VA to improve and better manage customer calls.• Tech Lead, U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Engineered a system for secure data storage through encryption. This solution enabled CBP Officers to scan and validate documents efficiently while being mobile.• Tech Lead, LAUSD: Managed a team of engineers to create a new student enrollment and withdrawal system, improving efficiency and cost savings on records. Collaborated with DevOps to establish Azure DevOps for code migration and CI deployments.• Tech Lead Software Engineer, Claro LATAM: Guided and trained engineers in Agile practices, the latest coding standards, and set up a CI pipeline for seamless continuous deployment. This effort cut down on both time and costs for future projects at Claro and Microsoft.

Beverly Hills, California, Us

• Led a cross-functional and international team to consolidate hundreds of sites into an Azure multi-tenant solution, saving the company millions in infrastructure and operational expenses.• Created a messaging platform to accelerate artist agreements, helping the company save thousands of dollars on neglected deals.• Created an event management solution to handle artist contracts for thousands of events, streamlining the event management procedures

Miami, Florida, Us

Santa Monica, California, Us

New York City, Ny, Us

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Computer Science

Android Developer Nanodegree, Android Mobile Development

Computer Science

Diploma, Computer Electronics & Technology

Diploma, Music Performance, General

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