# Drew Medina > Fox | Disney | Google | JPMC 🔹 Columbia ‘21 ‘25 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/drewmedina Software Engineer with five years of experience at Google, Disney, Fox, and various startups. I took a break from work to complete my Computer Science degree at Columbia University in the City of New York. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Superhuman Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area Growth Platform ### Software Engineer @ Grammarly Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States Growth Platform ### Software Engineer, Cloud @ Google Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Sunnyvale, California, United States Worked on a Borg team @ Cloud (ML, Systems, & AI) + Authored comprehensive design documentation to streamline system improvements, establish best practices, and support cross-team collaboration for Borg, Google's globally renowned cluster management system foundational to operations. + Drove a cross-functional project on Trusted Partner Cloud to implement privacy-compliant solutions for Borg, enabling regulatory compliance and secure cloud operations in key international markets. + Improved and maintained legacy systems in C++ to enhance Borg's scalability, reliability, and efficiency, ensuring the seamless functioning of Google's infrastructure, which supports billions of global users. + Optimized data workflows, utilizing SQL to evaluate performance metrics and ensure precise reporting for one of the most critical infrastructure systems in modern cloud computing. ### Software Engineer, Devices & Services @ Google Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States Worked on a Core Analytics team @ Fitbit + Built and optimized scalable data pipelines using Python and SQL, enabling seamless processing and analysis of Fitbit health metrics for millions of users. + Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and integrate Fitbit analytics into broader health research initiatives. + Developed robust analytics tools to deliver accurate insights for features like activity tracking, sleep analysis, and heart rate monitoring. ### Software Engineer, Ads @ Google Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Mountain View, California, United States Worked on an Adwords Conversion Tracking team @ Ads + Designed and implemented solutions to improve the scalability and privacy compliance of conversion tracking systems, addressing complex technical challenges. + Developed and maintained backend systems in C++ and Java, enabling accurate and efficient tracking of conversion metrics for large-scale advertising campaigns. + Enhanced data processing pipelines using Dart and SQL, improving reporting efficiency and reliability for advertisers. ### Software Engineer @ Fitbit (now part of Google) Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States Worked on a Core Analytics team + Built and optimized scalable data pipelines using Python and SQL, enabling seamless processing and analysis of Fitbit health metrics for millions of users. + Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and integrate Fitbit analytics into broader health research initiatives. + Developed robust analytics tools to deliver accurate insights for features like activity tracking, sleep analysis, and heart rate monitoring. ### Software Engineer @ JPMorganChase Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Seattle, Washington, United States Worked on the Cybersecurity & Technology Controls team Developed and improved internal tools, streamlining secure software development workflows and enhancing system efficiency. ### Software Engineer @ Coursera Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Mountain View, California, United States Worked on the Internal Tools team + Designed and implemented an ML-powered chatbot using Salesforce and AWS, streamlining internal workflows and improving operational efficiency. + Independently led a full-cycle development project, from design to deployment, demonstrating strong ownership and technical expertise. Note: I eventually received a return offer for a full-time role Technologies: Kendra, Lex, Lucidchart, Salesforce (Apex) ### Software Engineer @ Eat This Much Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 + Developed and tested backend services in Python, improving functionality and reliability for web and mobile platforms. + Enhanced the recipe importer’s accuracy, doubling parsing efficiency and optimizing Eat This Much’s Google Chrome extension. Note: this was during my full-time undergraduate career @ Columbia ### Software Developer @ The Walt Disney Company Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Burbank, California Integrated Fox’s core API services into Disney’s infrastructure post-merger, using Java to unify systems and ensure seamless operations. Note: I left this job to complete my BA @ Columbia ### Software Developer @ Fox Networks Group Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Greater Los Angeles Area Worked on the API Profiles & Personalization team + Built and maintained a request module using Node.js and React for handling multiple clients on Fox’s core API services, streamlining data requests and processing + Contributed to a team of six engineers/product managers to handle all web services + Developed and integrated user profile features like implicit favoriting and bookmark handling, enhancing personalization for Fox’s web services + Merged Optimizely’s user profile service with Fox’s for improved AB testing of content Note: my role transferred over to Disney due to its merger with Fox Technologies: Charles, Postman, Splunk ### Full Stack Developer @ JoyUp Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area + Collaborated directly with the CEO (ex-PayPal) to drive product strategy, translating business needs into technical solutions and streamlining development workflows. + Designed and implemented critical features in JavaScript, enhancing the functionality and performance of a digital marketing assistant for small to medium businesses. Technologies: Google Cloud (Compute Engine), Social Media Marketing ### Full-Stack Software Engineer & Product Manager @ Horizons Alpha Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area Project: KindredTalent, a referral-based recruitment platform that pays employees and recruiters to refer candidates + Architected and optimized a PostgreSQL database schema and developed high-performance backend API endpoints in Node.js, powering a scalable recruitment platform. + Integrated backend services with a React-based frontend, ensuring seamless data flow and delivering a polished, user-centric web application. ### Director of Branding & Public Relations @ Cartpool Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Claremont, California + Collaborated with leadership to craft strategic marketing plans and optimize SEO and AdWords campaigns, boosting online engagement. + Cultivated professional expertise through workshops, competitor analysis, and participation in industry networks. + Developed and executed tailored PR strategies, successfully increasing visibility in newspapers and key publications. + Evaluated future product developments by analyzing market trends and forecasting expansion opportunities. + Spearheaded innovative marketing campaigns, enhancing Cartpool’s presence on trending social media platforms. ### Data Scientist @ NOCD Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 Led data-driven media initiatives to boost platform visibility, driving significant user acquisition and improving engagement for a clinically-effective OCD platform. ### General Marketing Management Intern @ Huatai Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd. Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Shanghai, China ### Legal Intern @ The Claremont Institute Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Upland, California Worked with staff and scholars to advance the organization’s educational programming. Curated and published content for the digital and print editions of the "Claremont Review of Books." ### Technology Instructor and Mandarin Chinese Interpreter @ IDEAS CAMP EDUCATION Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Chaoyang District, Beijing, China ### Journalism Intern @ AdmitSee Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Admitsee.com ### LovePop Leader @ Lovepop Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Cambridge, Massachusetts ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Natural Language Processing Columbia Engineering ### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Intelligent Systems Columbia University ### Chinese and Linguistics & Cognitive Science Pomona College ### Summer Business Chinese Program in Shanghai in China, Fourth-Year Business Chinese Columbia University ### Chinese Language and Culture School Year Abroad (SYA) ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drewmmedina - Portfolio: http://beijunior.weebly.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/drewmedina JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/drewmedina/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-11