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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