# Sarah Silva > Software Engineer at Google Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/sarahsilva I enjoy analyzing how to logically solve complex problems and improve efficiency, and I embrace the exciting challenge of learning and using new technologies. With experience in theatre and improv comedy, I have trained to think quickly and creatively, to collaborate with others, and to communicate effectively. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Google Jan 2019 – Present | Mountain View, CA ### Andromeda's HomeChef - Software Engineer @ Software Engineering Applications Jan 2018 – Present | San Jose, CA An app to buy and sell home cooked meals. Created and routed React components using React-Router to manage schedules, menus, and reservations. Designed and implemented a database schema using MySQL and Sequelize. Implemented RESTful APIs and GraphQL to fetch and render complex data queries and update the database. Managed Git workflows on a team utilizing continuous deployment, agile methodology, and microservices. github.com/AndromedaInc/HomeChef ### Barback - Software Engineer @ Software Engineering Applications Jan 2018 – Present | San Jose, CA An app built using React, Node.js, Express, and MySQL that allows users to buy drinks from anywhere in the bar -- eliminating the need to stand in line at the bar to order a drink. Added additional features to this inherited code base with React, Reach-Router, and modals allowing business owners to login, add to and edit their menu in the MySQL database, and view important stats. github.com/sarahwithanhwilson/barback ### Backpacker App - Software Engineer @ Software Engineering Applications Jan 2018 – Present | San Jose, CA An app with tools to improve the backpacking experience for hikers in Yosemite. Incorporates Google Maps API, National Park Services API, and a weather API to provide information on trails, safety alerts, weather, and park information. This React web application using Node.js and Express also has useful tools like a stopwatch, and each user can save their route history to the PostgreSQL database. github.com/sarahwithanhwilson/goonies ### Who's Winning? - Software Engineer @ Software Engineering Applications Jan 2018 – Present | San Jose, CA This React web application allows users to keep track of their board game wins and compete for first place in the leaderboard. Not only are users and their wins stored in the MongoDB database, but the boardgames and their frequency are also stored in the database so users can see which games are most popular. ### Internet Manager @ Cityteam Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area Manage digital marketing communications and increased online revenue via social media, email marketing, digital ads, web management, and event registrations for all Cityteam locations. Led CRM migration from Raiser’s Edge to Salesforce. Cityteam meets immediate needs and provides long-term solutions for people struggling with poverty and homelessness. ### Volunteer Program Advisor @ Cityteam Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | San Jose, CA Recruited, coordinated, and followed up with individual volunteers and corporate groups including an event with 400 volunteers distributing food boxes to 5,000 families in need. Gave tours to provide an understanding of the needs in our community, what Cityteam is doing to address those needs, and how anyone can help. ### Communications Director @ Resonate Movement - For the City Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Fremont, CA Equipped individuals to serve others by creating opportunities, sharing inspiring stories, and reducing obstacles. Managed social media, started a blog, promoted events, and contributed to vision. Primary outreach opportunities were focused on homelessness, low-income families, and refugees in the East Bay. ### Marketing Representative @ Windsor Communities Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Fremont, CA Engaged residents and prospective residents via special events, social media, and blogs. Leased apartments by presenting information in a relevant and relatable way, giving tours, building relationships, and following up. ### Audio Visual Sales Manager @ PSAV Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 | Oakland Marriott City Center Increased revenue from $900K to $1.4M (55% increase) in one year by listening to client needs and providing creative and mutually beneficial solutions. Assisted other managers in updating their sales database to meet new requirements, and presented a demonstration of the new sales app to 90 managers. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and provide high-quality work which led to promotions from Technician to Assistant Director to Sales Manager within 3 years. ## Education ### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre/Theater University of California, Riverside Jan 2005 – Jan 2009 ### Study Abroad in Drama & Management Royal Holloway, University of London Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 ### Advanced Software Engineering Immersive Program Hack Reactor Jan 2018 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarah-d-silva --- Source: https://flows.cv/sarahsilva JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/sarahsilva/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22