Vincent Williams

- Led client-side engineering efforts, building real-time meeting interaction features, components responsible for data collection and integration, automated video conferencing tool interactions, and browser extensions. - Managed and mentored junior client engineer, and worked to foster growth and innovation within the organization. - Worked to build infrastructure in Google Cloud environment and implemented build and deployment processes, ensuring scalability and reliability.

- Part of the initial team which developed AI-based productivity & org. culture platform, transitioning from concept to MVP and securing investor interest. - Involved in multiple cross-disciplinary design sprints, refining product direction and user experience. - Led user interviews and product discovery analysis. - Participated in company culture development, fostering cross-functional collaboration and influencing product design and engineering processes.

- Developed foundational platform SDK features used by all Zalando iOS teams, released to 14M+ users. - Streamlined development processes, adopting regular build cycles and enhancing testing frameworks. - Mentored new iOS engineers and facilitated team expansion.

- Led feature development and architectural overhaul for Zalon iOS app, enhancing customer profiling and stylist efficiency. - Spearheaded a redesign initiative, unifying Android and iOS app experiences, implementing dynamic home screen for personalized styling tips. - Collaborated in multidisciplinary design sprints, shaping product direction and improving mobile user experience.

Co-founded MatchUp which has since rebranded as Stridekick, securing $1M in seed funding and expanding team to 14 members. Served as Chief Product Officer, overseeing product strategy, team growth, and full-stack development. Initiated and led the development of the company’s first iOS App, integrating backend API services and managing external development team members. Implemented continuous integration and deployment processes for mobile applications, enhancing operational efficiency and release cycles.

- Worked with established businesses to tune and improve existing software, and startups to bring their business ideas to market utilizing web and mobile technologies. - Advised clients on strategies and technical decisions in order to position them appropriately for short-term and long-term success by understanding the trade-offs made along the way.

- Assisted in course preparation & lectures as well as mentored students throughout the term of the course

- Web Development (Ruby, Rails) - Advanced HTML/CSS - User Experience Design - Beginner HTML/CSS - Dev Ops & Advanced Web Development - Visual Design