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Niv Brook

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Niv is a software engineer with a proven track record of over 4 years in diverse domains, including web applications, embedded systems, and developer tooling. Expertise in merging technical curiosity with a strong customer focus to bridge the gap between technology and end-users. Exceptional communication skills to understand user needs and translate them into innovative solutions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Soware Development Engineer

AMAZON
03.2022 - Current
  • At Amazon, I engineered software for both embedded systems at DevicesOS and massive web services at Prime Video.
  • Currently working at Prime Video, developing web services to help studios onboard film and television onto the worldwide marketplace that is Prime Video. While maintaining data for 100s of millions of titles, I deliver high quality APIs and web tools for studio partners to track their titles across the incredibly complex process of going live to Prime Video.
  • Stacks include Java, AWS
  • While the specifics of the DevicesOS project are under wraps, I can share that my role involved: Designing and developing app development frameworks in C++ for embedded systems; Writing software for use across a wide array of Amazon devices, each with specific hardware challenges; Building out developer CLI tooling in Typescript for 1P/3P developers building applications for Amazon devices. Collaborating with various teams across the globe to deliver high-quality software that meets both functionality and performance expectations; Engaging in the full software development lifecycle, including coding, code reviews, testing, ci/cd, debugging, and maintenance; Shipped multiple brand new devices for worldwide sales on Amazon.com and every major electronics retailer, with more device ship dates incoming.
  • Stacks include C++, TypeScript

Junior Soware Engineer

HIGHER GROUND EDUCATION
11.2020 - 03.2022
  • During my tenure at Higher Ground Education, I developed and maintained school administration and online learning platforms that were utilized by tens of thousands of students and hundreds of educators and administrators
  • As the lead developer, I successfully designed and implemented a full-stack application that dramatically improved the user experience and efficiency of our administrative staff. The application reduced student onboarding time by a remarkable 85%, translating into savings of over $100,000 per year in administrative costs
  • I also delivered new features for Altitude, an innovative online learning platform designed to streamline lesson creation for teachers and foster interactive learning for students. The platform caters to a wide range of students across K-12 grades, making education more accessible and engaging
  • Stacks included Python, FastAPI, Django, React

Producer/Showrunner/Artistic Director

THE PACK THEATER
09.2015 - Current
  • Producer and Showrunner on multiple scripted live comedy shows at the Pack Theater in Hollywood over the years, culminating in being appointed Artistic Director of the theater.
  • Coach and mentor for multiple up and coming comedians and sketch teams.

Skills

  • Javascript/Typescript
  • Java
  • AWS
  • Python
  • C
  • React
  • Django
  • PostgreSQL
  • System Design
  • Project Leadership
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Public Speaking
  • Full Stack Development
  • Embedded Systems

Timeline

Soware Development Engineer

AMAZON
03.2022 - Current

Junior Soware Engineer

HIGHER GROUND EDUCATION
11.2020 - 03.2022

Producer/Showrunner/Artistic Director

THE PACK THEATER
09.2015 - Current

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