Chai Nimkar
Senior Software Engineer at CNN
San Francisco, California, United States
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Top SchoolChai Nimkar is a Senior Software Engineer based in San Francisco with nine years of experience building consumer mobile products, primarily Android, at companies like CNN, Quizlet and Pinterest. He has a strong record of shipping product-facing features that drive growth—most notably leading Quizlet efforts that increased paid subscribers by 40% and added engagement features that lifted study sessions and retention. Technically adept at cross-platform coordination, offline metering, canvas drawing and nuanced touch/animation handling, he thrives on solving platform-specific engineering tradeoffs while working closely with PMs and designers. His background spans mobile security research, teaching mobile and database courses, and an unusual blend of interactive media/game development and 3D animation training that informs a tactile, user-focused approach to UI engineering.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Master’s Degree, Interactive Media and Game Development, Master’s Degree, Interactive Media and Game Development at Worcester Polytechnic InstituteMaster of Science (MSc) CA, Computer Science, Master of Science (MSc) CA, Computer Science at Symbiosis International UniversityBachelor of Computer Science (B.Sc), Bachelor of Computer Science (B.Sc) at University of MumbaiDiploma in Animation, 3D Modelling, Diploma in Animation, 3D Modelling at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics
English, Hindi, Marathi, GermanGithub contributions (5)
CNimkar/Cocktails
Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
Contributions:22 commits, 44 pushes, 1 branch in 1 day
CNimkar/AlcoGaitKotlin
Dec 2017 - Apr 2018
Contributions:17 pushes, 1 branch in 4 months
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