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UpstartSenior Engineering Manager
Apr. 2025Columbus, Ohio, United States
FiscalNoteHead of Engineering for Policy, Advocacy, and Data (Senior Director)
Jul. 2024 - Mar. 2025Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesAt FiscalNote, I led cross-functional engineering teams across Data Engineering, AI/ML, Web Applications, QA, and Support, aligning efforts with business goals. As the Head of Engineering for Policy, Advocacy, and Data (Senior Director), I worked with the CTO and leadership to develop the technical vision and roadmap, balancing strategic growth with immediate product needs. I oversaw a team of 45+ engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture across 8 products and 2 lines of business, contributing to $85M+ ARR. Key achievements included reducing AWS infrastructure costs by 33% through resource optimization, leading the integration of AI-powered features like policy auto-summarization and AI-driven search, and reorganizing the data engineering teams to improve resource allocation and cross-functional collaboration, resulting in stronger alignment with business objectives. Additionally, I led recruiting and mentorship initiatives, focusing on diversity and inclusion, while guiding technical decisions to ensure scalable, secure systems. My role was integral in driving both innovation and operational efficiency across the organization.
FiscalNoteDirector of Engineering
Sep. 2022 - Jun. 2024Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Career BreakHealth and well-being
Mar. 2022 - Aug. 2022
WorkRampSoftware Engineering Lead
Aug. 2021 - Feb. 2022San Francisco Bay AreaAt WorkRamp, I led the engineering team to deliver new product features, contributing to significant growth in headcount and ARR. As Software Engineering Lead, I collaborated with product, design, and executive teams on strategic initiatives, including launching new product verticals and global expansion through localization. I built scalable, secure solutions using Ruby on Rails, React, and Postgres on AWS, optimizing backend systems for performance and scalability. In addition to technical leadership, I mentored engineers, provided career coaching, and played a key role in recruiting and cultivating a strong engineering culture with a focus on core values and coding best practices. I also led large-scale infrastructure projects to improve system performance. Key achievements include driving a 5x increase in engineering headcount and a 3x boost in product output, which contributed to a 10x increase in company headcount and successful Series B and C funding. I built an internationalization framework supporting 10+ languages and a custom theming engine, enabling global product adoption. Additionally, I led efforts to revamp the corporate website, resulting in a 3x increase in inbound leads and web traffic.
WorkRampSenior Software Engineer
Jun. 2019 - Jul. 2021San Francisco Bay Area
Weber ShandwickDigital Director and Lead Developer
Apr. 2013 - May. 2019Los AngelesAt Weber Shandwick, I led the development of custom web applications and platforms for high-profile clients in sectors such as healthcare, biotech, and consumer goods. As Digital Director and Lead Developer, I architected and delivered solutions like content hubs, custom CMSs, data dashboards, and social media platforms using technologies like PHP, MySQL, D3, and Rackspace. I managed and mentored developer teams, collaborating closely with client leadership to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction. I also played a key role in building engineering capabilities across global offices, recruiting, mentoring engineers, and fostering a high-performance culture. Key achievements include leading the development of a crisis simulation platform for Shiseido, helping their social media response team in Hong Kong prepare for #MeToo-related issues. I also built a custom WordPress solution for Genentech, enabling them to share dynamic scientific content and data visualizations. Additionally, I grew the engineering team from a small group to a global, high-performing team across multiple offices, supporting the company's expanding digital capabilities.
Something MassiveLead Developer
Jul. 2012 - Mar. 2013Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles
Something MassiveDeveloper
Jan. 2012 - Jul. 2012Downtown Los Angeles
Pheromonicin Biotech Ltd.Operator
Aug. 2011 - Dec. 2011Greater New York City Area
AHAlifeSoftware Engineer
Feb. 2011 - Jul. 2011Greater New York City Area
Connections Bar & GrillOwner and Manager
Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2011Beijing, China
FTC GlobalSenior IT Associate
Sep. 2009 - Jan. 2011International
VS Media IncPHP Programmer
Jan. 2009 - Sep. 2009Greater Los Angeles Area
Rhythm and Hues StudiosMIS Programmer/Intern
Jul. 2008 - Aug. 2008Greater Los Angeles Area
Rhythm and Hues StudiosSystems Operator
Feb. 2008 - Dec. 2008Greater Los Angeles Area
Sarah Lawrence CollegeJr. Programmer/DBA
Jun. 2007 - Jan. 2008Greater New York City Area
Sarah Lawrence CollegeHelp Desk Technician
Jan. 2007 - Jun. 2007Greater New York City Area
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