Google

Roles

  • Software Engineer: (2018 - 2023)

Products

Highlights

  • Led the migration of Google Messages from Java to Kotlin by conducting feasibility studies, securing stakeholder approval, and training 300+ engineers. Established Kotlin as the standard language, modernizing the codebase and improving talent retention.
  • Re-architected the Google Messages for Wear application to support the Pixel Watch launch. Rebuilt the UX and infrastructure from scratch, delivering a competitive, polished experience that serves as the foundation for the platform's ongoing development.
  • Designed a scalable composition engine for rich media (GIFs, stickers, emojis) using functional programming techniques. Implemented support for diverse emoji variations to enhance inclusivity. This system powers the messaging experience for billions of users.
  • Built an automated system to identify and remediate technical debt from stale feature flags. This initiative prevented development stagnation and minimized the engineering effort required for dead code removal.
  • Developed the core infrastructure for Google Profiles integration, collaborating with and mentoring junior engineers to deliver the feature's technical foundation.
  • Created a series of reusable, accessible UI components to modernize the conversation screen, improving the user experience for the phone application.
  • Maintained defect rates significantly below nominal levels through rigorous integration testing while delivering features used by billions of monthly active users.
  • Organized cross-company LGBTQ+ networking events to foster a supportive and collaborative engineering culture.
  • Pioneered the adoption of Jetpack Compose in production features and experimented with novel Android architectures to improve development velocity and code quality.