About

Engineering leader with over a decade of experience building and scaling full-stack products, managing globally distributed teams, and launching AI-integrated systems from the ground up. Combines deep technical proficiency in backend architecture, modern web frameworks, and API design with a people-first approach to mentorship, team development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Highlights

  • Led GitHub Models from team formation to launch, managing a 10-person global team and delivering key previews at GitHub Universe 2024 and Microsoft Build 2025
  • Directed GitHub Copilot feature rollouts, including Issue Summarization and PR integration
  • Introduced an engineering rotation program to reduce burnout and boost morale, later adopted across multiple teams

Professional Experience

GitHub • San Francisco, CA
Staff Engineering Manager
January 2024 — Present
Oversee engineering teams across multiple regions to develop and deliver AI-powered developer tools, driving strategic product launches and fostering individual career growth. Lead cross-functional efforts from team formation to public rollouts, aligning technical execution with organizational goals.
  • Directed end-to-end development of GitHub Copilot capabilities featured at GitHub Universe, including Issue Summarization and Pull Request integration, by coordinating a 7-person team
  • Reorganized team during Copilot for PRs rollout, preserving delivery timelines and team engagement throughout the transition
  • Built and led a new 10-member engineering team across North America and APAC to develop GitHub Models, a product distinct from Copilot
  • Spearheaded the initial public preview of GitHub Models at Universe 2024, followed by its integration into repositories and launch at Microsoft Build 2025
  • Managed a team of 9 engineers across three concurrent projects, guiding technical direction and enabling collaboration with product and design stakeholders
  • Provided mentorship that led to the promotion of two engineers from SE3 to Senior Engineer by supporting goal-setting, skills development, and performance planning
GitHub • San Francisco, CA
Staff Engineer
September 2022 — January 2024
Served as the primary lead for the GitHub Discussions team, ensuring consistent progress, supporting peers, and stepping in as interim manager when needed. Drove internal programs and external partnerships that influenced broader engineering and community practices.
  • Designed and implemented a pilot engineering rotation program to reduce fatigue and improve engagement, adopted across multiple teams after initial success
  • Established the blueprint for organizing company-wide hackathons, leveraging lessons from successful departmental events to influence GitHub's broader approach
  • Collaborated with the GitHub Sponsors team to launch a Patreon integration, expanding funding options for open-source creators directly through the platform
GitHub • San Francisco, CA
Senior Engineer
April 2021 — September 2022
Led and supported GitHub Discussions through team leadership, platform migration, and technical improvements. Played a key role in enhancing developer experience and internal team operations during a period of organizational transition.
  • Acted as interim manager for six months, overseeing team workflows, providing guidance, and ensuring consistent project progress
  • Modularized an oversized routes file into smaller components, improving codebase structure and maintenance
  • Served as lead point of contact for external collaborators, driving alignment and keeping workstreams on track
  • Assisted in transitioning GitHub's broader community to the Discussions platform, helping scale engagement and adoption
Stitch Fix • San Francisco, CA
Lead Engineer
March 2020 — April 2021
Contributed to building personalized shopping experiences at Stitch Fix by developing client-facing features and enhancing the direct purchase platform. Focused on delivering scalable solutions that supported influencer collaborations and dynamic e-commerce flows.
  • Developed a collaborative shopping feature in partnership with an influencer, enabling shared client engagement
  • Built dynamic shopping experiences tailored to individual client preferences, improving user interaction and satisfaction
  • Enhanced the direct purchase platform to support broader product discovery and increase conversion opportunities
GitHub • San Francisco, CA
Senior Application Engineer
December 2016 — February 2020
Focused on improving platform safety and transparency as part of the Community & Safety team at GitHub. Collaborated cross-functionally to identify and mitigate abuse risks while enhancing user trust through visible change tracking.
  • Investigated and closed security and abuse vulnerabilities in legacy systems to improve user safety across the platform
  • Implemented edit history for Pull Requests, Issues, and comments, allowing users to track content changes and accountability
  • Partnered with product and engineering teams to proactively assess and mitigate potential abuse risks in upcoming features
Articulate Global • New York, NY
Software Engineer
July 2013 — November 2016
Contributed to the development of e-learning tools and infrastructure at Articulate, with a focus on community engagement and seamless user access. Played a key role in scaling platform capabilities to support a growing global user base.
  • Built and launched the company's largest online community for e-learning professionals, fostering knowledge sharing and engagement
  • Designed and implemented unified SSO system across all Articulate products to simplify and secure user access
Earlier Experience
Various Roles
2009 — 2013
  • Software Engineer, R&D - Branding Brand: Built third-party shopping APIs and mobile transcoding tools
  • Software Engineer - Deeplocal: Developed innovative tech for advertising and public transit applications
  • Instructor - Technology Leadership Initiative: Taught programming to underserved students