# Dominic V. D. > Software Engineer at Quintara Biosciences. Ex-YouTube, ex-Reddit. Location: Walnut Creek, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/dominicvd I am a multilingual individual with experience in software development and Internet law/policy. I began my career enforcing Community Guidelines and international law at YouTube and Reddit. Knowing firsthand the shortcomings of software used to review content at scale, I studied computer programming after my work hours. Now I build the very tools necessary for my previous team to do their jobs well. Having experience in both worlds, I function as the link between engineering and operations teams. Technical Skills: - JavaScript - Python - React/Redux - React Native - Typescript - Linux - Several testing frameworks: Jest/Enzyme, React Testing Library, Unittest (Python) - PostgreSQL, SQLite - Flask, SQLAlchemy - Media Editing Software (Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop) Language Skills: - Professional fluency in Polish and Spanish - Intermediate Ability with Russian, Modern Standard Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Quintara Biosciences Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area Contracted to build a workflow for DNA Sequencing orders. Online form written in jQuery with a Python backend. Collaborated with sequencing team to customize interface for ease-of-use and customer needs. Configured system to use Google APIs. $50K company savings ### Software Engineer @ Reddit, Inc. Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States Added features and maintained an internal content review tool, which was originally designed by me in concert with 2 engineers in my previous role. Worked daily with a React/Redux frontend and Python backend to present content and actions in a user interface in order to make operations work efficient and help agents review high-priority content more quickly. Led several independent projects which resulted in 1000+ hours of employee time saved, $2M in company savings. Winner of Moonshot award during internal Hackathon. ### Policy Operations Specialist @ Reddit, Inc. Jan 2016 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States Developed and enforced Reddit content policy. Steered the site policy to be in line with industry standards. Collaborated closely with the counterpart engineering team to develop an internal content review tool that is now used by 100+ agents. ### Policy/Legal Associate @ YouTube Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 Enforced the YouTube Terms of Service Resolved complaints from various domestic and foreign entities including government and law enforcement with regards to defamation, trademark, counterfeit, and privacy. Contributed to the development of current policy based on global political events with a focus on the promulgation of free speech ### Executive Agent @ ExecReps Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | San Rafael, CA ExecReps represents global business executives, actively pursuing and sourcing opportunities for C-level clients. Developed business model strategies Acted as personal agent to executives, facilitating opportunities and acquisition of Board seats. Analyzed company trends across multiple industries to place qualified candidates on Boards where they add maximum value. ### Video Editor Intern @ Andaaz Inc. Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 Andaaz is a South Asian Internet lifestyle program, broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television in 150 countries. Topics include fashion, leisure, spirituality and technological innovation. Edited segments for the program using Final Cut Pro. Two IMDb credits for work ### Production Intern @ National Geographic Television International Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 National Geographic Television is the production studios of the National Geographic Society, located in Washington D.C. Assisted with production of programs airing on National Geographic Channel, Annotated scripts Conducted character interviews Transcribed interviews Attended and assisted at off-site post production sessions ### Community Affairs Intern @ KTVU Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Oakland, CA KTVU is a major news network serving the San Francisco Bay Area. The Community Affairs division is responsible for the weekly interview show, Bay Area People, as well as public service announcements and various community goodwill video projects. *Produced segments and booked guests for Bay Area People. *Filmed on location. *Produced a public service announcement for the campaign, TxtL8r, dedicated to stopping texting while driving. *Produced a video project raising awareness of the medical condition known as aphasia, as well as an organization working to treat this disorder, the Aphasia Center of California. ### Teacher's Assistant @ UC Davis Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 Assisted a professor in teaching a 200 person Public Speaking class for 6 quarters. Solely responsible for teaching my own smaller section of 40 students each quarter for 6 hours weekly. *Taught effective speaking tactics and speech organization *Graded assignments consisting of 4 10-minute speeches given in class. *Edited and graded essay assignments. ### Channel Intern @ Davis Media Access Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | Davis, CA Davis Media Access/DCTV is a local public access channel in Davis, California. *Produced, filmed, and edited a mini-documentary on a student-run food bank, known as The Pantry. *Served as crew at several community events, often filming live. *Accomplished several smaller projects, "Street Talks", where I went into the community and interviewed locals, later editing the segments for broadcast. All projects were broadcast on DCTV's channel, available on Comcast and basic cable. ### Substitute Teacher @ Oakland Unified School District Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 The Oakland Unified School District serves a student population of 48,000 in a largely low-income city. *Managed classrooms and taught lessons when regular teachers were absent. *Focused at several schools where I developed a rapport with the students and gained experience teaching children and youths. ## Education ### Data Structures and Algorithms Nanodegree Udacity ### React/Redux Nanodegree Udacity ### Full Stack Web Development Nanodegree Udacity ### Masters in Communication University of California, Davis ### Bachelors in History, Slavic Cultures University of California, Berkeley ### Acalanes High ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dominic-v-dabrowiecki --- Source: https://flows.cv/dominicvd JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/dominicvd/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-10