The project was focused on designing, implementing, and shipping a Video Autoplay feature that would play videos on the user’s Story tile as soon as the app was started up.
Our efforts paid off, as the Video Autoplay feature directly led to an increase in Facebook’s core sessions metric, which measures user engagement with the app. The feature was well received by users, and we received positive feedback from stakeholders and leadership.
I designed and implemented Cinematic pins for the Pinterest Android app. This feature was unique, as it enabled brands to advertise their business in a new, more engaging way than traditional ads. Cinematic pins involved a deep understanding of Android engineering principles, including video playback, animations, and user interaction.
The project was a success, and Cinematic pins were featured in several blogs. The feature was well received by users, and we received positive feedback from stakeholders and leadership. This project that had a significant impact on Pinterest’s revenue stream, accounting for more than 20% of the company’s revenue.
As a software engineer at Facebook, I was the lead on a high-priority project to develop and ship a new feature for the Facebook Android app internally called West elm. The goal of this project was to create a one-stop shop for all stories content, allowing users to have their own personal space to customize and host their stories.
My role in this project involved leading a team of engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to develop and implement the feature. I utilized my expertise in Android engineering to design and develop the feature, which involved creating a new UI for the stories tray and designing a new home for all of the user’s stories. The feature also led to increased engagement with stories content, which had a direct impact on user retention and revenue growth.