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Daphne Oakes

@daphneoakes

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Dynamic software engineer with expertise in stakeholder management and process improvement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that values innovation and growth opportunities.

With over 7 years of technical expertise, I am a dynamic software engineer recognized for my ability to connect people and manage stakeholders effectively. Currently, I serve as a Software Engineer II at Grow Therapy, where I led the integration of the Humana API, resulting in an impressive annualized lifetime value of up to $900K. My role involves streamlining future integrations and automating workflows, which has significantly reduced partnership launch times by 80%. I am passionate about fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, organizing tech talks, and championing inclusion initiatives.

Previously, I worked at Lyft, where I elevated accessibility standards in our internal UI library, enabling a $10M contract and supporting over 100 engineers. My experience also includes a Product Manager Intern role at Copysmith, where I implemented structured processes that increased monthly recurring revenue by 30%. As a startup founder, I secured $105K in funding for an innovative bubble tea machine project. My diverse background in software engineering, product management, and community leadership equips me with a unique perspective on driving impactful projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer II

Current

Grow Therapy

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Led Humana API integration, achieving significant annualized lifetime value. Streamlined partnership launches and optimized Sentry utilization through cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing.

API Integration Cross Functional Collaboration Workflow Automation Sentry Stakeholder Management Process Improvement Technical Leadership Knowledge Sharing

Current

Community Conference Emcee and Speaker

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Various

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)

Emceed tech conferences, managing event flow and delivering talks to diverse audiences, enhancing engagement.

Public Speaking Event Management Technical Communication Conferences

Software Engineer II

Lyft

Aug 2021 - Jun 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Enhanced accessibility in the internal UI library, enabling a significant contract. Led shared rides feature development, contributing to substantial bookings and mentoring an intern on project delivery.

Accessibility Standards UI Development Roadmap Planning Mentorship Experimentation Technical Leadership Project Management

Product Manager Intern

Copysmith

Feb 2021 - May 2021 (3 months)

Implemented structured processes for feature prioritization, significantly increasing MRR and customer acquisition. Standardized workflows and organized company efforts during acquisition.

Product Management Prioritization Customer Acquisition Workflows User Interviews Cross Functional Collaboration

Co-founder and President

UBC Women in Computer Science

Oct 2020 - Apr 2021 (6 months)

Co-founded an organization to support women in computer science, significantly increasing member acquisition and establishing a sustainable structure.

Leadership Community Building Organizational Development Team Management

Startup Founder

BobaBot

Oct 2020 - Apr 2021 (6 months)

Secured funding and led a team to design an innovative at-home bubble tea machine, focusing on market research and product ideation.

Team Leadership Market Research Product Design Project Management

Android Engineer Intern

Yelp

Aug 2020 - Sep 2020 (1 month)

Worked on Android applications, enhancing user experience and collaborating with development teams.

Android Development User Experience Team Collaboration Software Engineering App Development

Software Engineer Intern

Lyft

Aug 2020 - Sep 2020 (1 month)

Gained hands-on experience in software engineering, contributing to various projects and collaborating with engineering teams.

Software Development Collaboration Engineering Technical Skills

Android Engineer Intern

Shopify

Sep 2019 - Oct 2019 (1 month)

Contributed to Android app development, focusing on improving functionality and user engagement.

Android Development Software Engineering User Engagement Mobile Development Team Collaboration

Software Engineer Intern

Hootsuite

Sep 2019 - Oct 2019 (1 month)

Assisted in software engineering tasks, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced tech environment.

Software Development Engineering Team Collaboration Technical Skills

Project Manager

UBC Emerging Media Lab

Jan 2018 - Mar 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Developed an AR soil science app, managing a team of engineers and presenting findings at conferences.

Project Management Augmented Reality Team Leadership Conferences Technical Communication

Co-founder

CS Coffee Chat

Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 (5 months)

Created a mentorship program connecting students, fostering community and support within the department.

Mentorship Community Engagement Program Development Support Networking

Software Engineer Intern

Royal Bank of Canada

Jan 2018 - Feb 2018 (1 month)

Engaged in software engineering projects, contributing to the development of banking applications.

Software Development Banking Team Collaboration Technical Skills

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2015 - 2021

Activities and societies: Co-founded UBC Women in Computer Science, increasing member acquisition by 80%. Served as President, leading a team of 10 executives and establishing a sustainable organization.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and data structures. Engaged in various projects and internships that enhanced practical skills and technical knowledge.