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Tom
Varano

Software Engineer

Tom Varano

About

Hi! I'm a software engineer with serveral years' experience at major Tech firms (Apple, Meta), with a strong skillset in C++ and Java systems. I've most recently worked for Meta, building Input experiences for the Meta Quest (see specific projects below). This work has exposed me to multiple implementation stacks, up and down the entirety of Android.

I am comfortable prototyping, planning projects, working collaboratively with designers and project leads, building complex, durable systems, and reasoning in 3D. Additionally, due to the breadth of my previous scope, I am adaptable -- comfortable ramping up and quickly providing impact with new codebases, tools, and technologies.

Feel free to reach out -— I'm always happy to chat!

Languages

⚙️C++
Java
🥽AR / VR
Android / AOSPKotlinAccessibilityOpenXR

Also

Technical Design·XFN Collaboration·Prototyping·3D Math / Programming·ECS design·Rapid rampup

Experience

Software Engineer

Meta

August 2022 – Present

  • More info coming soon!

Software Engineering Intern

Apple

May 2021 – August 2021

  • Validated syncing capabilities of the Shortcuts app on iOS and macOS via UI tests.
  • Developed MultiDevice testing architecture to sync multiple devices in a test run. Used Swift to run custom Test Plans, including network failure, race-condition editing, and more.
  • Triaged test results, reported specific failures to app developers to improve product and reduce bugcount.

Teaching Assistant

University of Maryland

August 2020 – May 2022

  • Taught student-let course CMSC 389O, The Coding Interview. Taught students techniques for behavioral and technical interviews. Taught interview algorithm techniques to a classroom and ran mock interviews.
  • Graded assignments and held office hours, for CMSC 132, Object Oriented Programming II.
  • Assisted students with debugging projects and understanding exam results.

IT Intern

Fidelity National Financial

July 2020 – August 2020

  • Imaged devices, set up workstations, and configured print servers.
  • Troubleshot server and user issues in person and over remote connection.
  • Learned intricacies of numerous software programs for installation, troubleshooting, and repair.

Earlier Work

Teaching Assistant · Pascack Hills High School · September 2018 – June 2019

Ski Instructor · Campgaw Mountain · December 2020 – January 2021

Kitchen Manager · Life Time Athletic · May 2017 – January 2020

Soccer Referee · Montvale Athletic League · August 2015 – December 2017

Education

BS Computer Science · Minor in Mathematics

University of Maryland · May 2022 · Cum Laude · GPA 3.91

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