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📺 Samba TV

AOSP
Android / iOS
Javascript
Digital Advertising
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Built apps, SDKs, and more for the world of advertising and monetization of content.

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Senior Mobile Engineer (2013-2016)

Samba TV’s technology (built into connected devices like smart TVs, set top boxes, phones and tablets) recognizes what’s on screen and learns what you like to deliver a personalized television experience.

  • Lead Engineer – Initial engineer leading development efforts to showcase Samba TV technology on iOS, Android, and Android TV platforms. Worked closely with Product Lead to create initial end-user experiences. Led multiple projects building tools for digital advertising SDK/API development while also helping with product/project management and business development.
  • Team Building – With a co-founder, opened a new engineering office; recruited and interviewed engineers helping to grow overall team from 15 to 100+.

Highlights

  • Travel to China, San Francisco, Seattle, and more
  • Attended CES multiple years with booths in Eureka Park. Best group outing at the end of a long booth day is a professional foot reflexology massage.
  • With a co-founder, opened engineering office in Austin, TX. Team growth required moving to three different office locations.
  • Snowboarded for the first (and only) time.
  • 1st Place in Austin-area company Pinewood Derby competition