Lilia Grigoryan
Engineering Manager
Berlin
Summary
With over 7 years of experience as a C# developer and 2 years in iOS development, I have successfully led teams of up to 12 engineers, delivering impactful AI projects. My leadership has contributed to two of the company's top five revenue-generating projects. Known for my strong sense of ownership and servant leadership style, I focus on fostering team growth and implementing agile methodologies. I am seeking a role to continue driving innovation and efficiency in a collaborative environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software Engineering Manager
Picsart
11.2023 - Current
- Lead the Tools team, overseeing the development of several AI projects, including Remove Background, Smart Background, Remove Tool, AI Replace, and AI Expand.
- Collaborated closely with multiple teams, particularly the AI team, to effectively integrate cutting-edge technology.
- Managed a team of up to 12 engineers, ensuring project plans stayed on track and resolving unexpected blockers efficiently.
- Supported the professional growth of team members, maintained a positive team dynamic, and managed processes to ensure smooth project execution.
IOS Developer (Swift)
Picsart
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Contributed to several key projects post-maternity leave, including the Onboarding and Registration Page.
- Led the "Create Page" project, enabling users to easily access editing options for Photos, Videos, Templates, and the Drawing Section.
- Coordinated with product, data, Android and Backend teams to ensure smooth project execution and resolve any issues.
IOS Developer (Objective C)
Picsart
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Transitioned to iOS development and joined the Growth team, quickly adapting to the new role.
- Contributed to the Editor Onboarding project, Share Page development, and Login Page development.
- Participated in a collaborative project with the Monetization team to increase users' subscription potential by 3%
Senior Engineer, C#
Picsart
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Led the Registration, Feed, Notification, Search, Create Page, and Shop parts of the project.
- Improved network-related aspects of the product.
- Designed an Analytics Library for integrating analytics events.
- Designed a new downloader for Shop items, decreasing loading time.
- Played an active role in interviewing, hiring, and mentoring junior team members.
C# Engineer
Picsart
06.2013 - 07.2017
- Part of the initial team that developed the PicsArt app for the Windows platform from scratch.
- Developed the Sticker Chooser Page and participated in the networking aspects of the app.
- Later started mentoring new team members assigned to the networking section.
Windows Phone Intern
Mlab Eca
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Designed and implemented game logic for Windows phones using XNA technology.
- Created a storytelling game and an endless runner game, contributing to the development from concept to completion.
Education
Master's Degree in Information Security - Information Security
State Engineering University of Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia 09.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor's Degree in Information Security - Information Security
State Engineering University of Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia 09.2010 - 08.2014
Skills
Agile framework
Timeline
Software Engineering Manager
Picsart
11.2023 - Current
IOS Developer (Swift)
Picsart
01.2021 - 11.2021
IOS Developer (Objective C)
Picsart
01.2019 - 10.2019
Senior Engineer, C#
Picsart
07.2017 - 01.2019
Master's Degree in Information Security - Information Security
State Engineering University of Armenia
09.2014 - 08.2016
C# Engineer
Picsart
06.2013 - 07.2017
Windows Phone Intern
Mlab Eca
09.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor's Degree in Information Security - Information Security
State Engineering University of Armenia
09.2010 - 08.2014
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