heena narottam

Senior Software Engineer

Experience

My professional journey in software development

Senior Software Engineer

Venue.sh

July 2024 - Present📍Remote
  • Led design system initiative, building comprehensive Storybook documentation and establishing component strategy
  • Drove architectural decisions for component library structure and theming approach, influencing technical direction
  • Collaborating with leadership on UX/UI redesign
  • Refactored codebase to eliminate MUI style overrides and implement centralized theming system
  • Provided technical mentorship, establishing best practices that improved code quality and team productivity
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Engineering Manager & Team Lead

Dictionary.com

March 2023 - July 2024📍Remote
  • Led a team of 3 front-end engineers on a sitewide redesign, improving site performance by 20% and user engagement by 30% within first month
  • Created code review developer guide for the engineering department
  • Contributed high-quality code across the stack while managing team activities and cross-functional collaboration
  • Awarded first place in engineering department's hackathon and exceptional engineer award
  • Mentored mid-level engineers and conducted interviews for senior engineer candidates
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Senior Software Engineer

Dictionary.com

October 2021 - March 2023📍Remote
  • Optimized codebase and led high-impact initiatives resulting in 50% increase in subscriptions within 3 months
  • Awarded rockstar employee award for dedication and initiative
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering leads and product/design teams
  • Launched new Grammar Coach writing tool features and redesign
  • Led the Grammar Coach team as interim manager, fostering growth and addressing issues through effective communication.
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Software Engineer

Dictionary.com

April 2020 - October 2021📍Oakland, CA
  • Led Example Sentences initiative, adding new example sentences to 100,000+ words on the site
  • Improved CI/CD pipeline efficiency, reducing runtime by 25%
  • Designed and implemented user-friendly features to enhance learning experience
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly onboarding to full-stack development
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Software Engineer

Macy's

2017 - 2020📍San Francisco, CA
  • Maintained and evolved API responses to support new frontend features and ensure data accuracy
  • Transitioned site into responsive experience while ensuring code quality and performance
  • Conducted code reviews for Header and Discovery microservices
  • Improved front-end features by updating outdated sections and enhancing accessibility
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Software Engineer Intern

Macy's

June 2016 - August 2016📍San Francisco, CA
  • Delivered front-end and back-end features for the Digital Support team
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