Spiffy — On-Demand Car CareConsumer Product & Engineering Manager
Mar. 2016Durham, NCIn this position, I spearheaded creation and development of cross-platform consumer retail application, facilitating vehicle service bookings including detailing, tire purchases, and oil changes. I also directed development team through all phases of application lifecycle. Transitioned application's second iteration from Appcelerator Titanium to Microsoft Xamarin. Took on role of primary UI/UX designer, focusing on delivering user-friendly and intuitive interface Additionally, I engaged with interdisciplinary teams to conceive, develop, and introduce several hardware products tailored to automotive sector. Some of my key achievements in this role include: • Expanded market reach and generated new revenue streams by white-labeling consumer application for SaaS deployment. • Launched Easy Tread system, directly contributing to its patents (US-20220164944-A1 & US-11699225-B2), a groundbreaking advancement in tire tread measurement technology within automotive sector. • Instrumental in development and patenting of Smart Tumbler (US-11911541-B1), significantly boosting efficiency in automotive maintenance. • Enhanced application performance by optimizing API development and integrating advanced functionalities. • Cultivated culture of innovation and continuous improvement, spearheading introduction of several critical product features. • Executed comprehensive overhaul of consumer application using Google Flutter in 2022, which boosted performance, ensured compatibility across platforms, and elevated user experience. • Pioneered development of retail/consumer-facing APIs using Ruby on Rails, significantly improving backend functionality and performance. • Oversaw engineering team's HR aspects, conducted individual meetings, approved leave requests, and fostered career growth and development. • Orchestrated project schedules, resource allocation, and deliverables, achieving all product development milestones promptly and within financial constraints