Darryl Mak

Experience

 At GOAT Group, Darryl built front end customer experiences for Alias, the seller app for the GOAT marketplace. He supported over three million (3M+) users who use the platform to sell premium clothing items easily and globally. He and his team made it easy for users to sell their items, presenting them with visually engaging seller analytics data, like data-driven pricing and buying trends, that assist sellers in selling items optimally.

 Previously, Darryl worked as an Android developer on the Consumer Identity team at Capital One. He primarily worked on an Android SDK consumed by multiple Capital One mobile apps, designed to add an extra level of authenication to customers and allow millions of users to do banking safely and securely. He focused on improving authentication features such as One-Time Pin (OTP) and delivering the user interface for initial launch of AirKey, an authentication feature that utilized NFC technology on Capital One credit cards.

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Workplace Values

“Darryl is one of those engineers who just gets it - deeply technical, thoughtful in how he approaches problems, and always tuned into what’s happening in the Android ecosystem.” -Recommended by Neha on LinkedIn

“What really stands out about Darryl is his passion for what he does. He’s always looking to learn and grow, and it shows in the quality of his work. Plus, he's just a really pleasant person to work with—positive, collaborative, and always ready to tackle the next challenge.” -Recommended by Tyler on LinkedIn

What people can expect from Darryl at the workplace:

• A Curious, Learning Attitude: He aims to learn and improve everyday as a professional engineer.
• Clear Communication: He makes a consistent, proactive effort to communicate and goes out of the way to ensure that his communication with his team is clear.
• A Commitment to Inclusion and Respect: He is proactive about listening and embracing about his role in making his workplace a more welcoming and safe space for him and his colleagues, both in-person and in a remote environment.

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More About Darryl

• Mentorship: Darryl is invested in building up others, and does so through professional mentorship. His mentorship provides students with the advice, feedback, and encouragement they need to start successful careers. You can find him in multiple professional mentoring networks, such as the CodePath Mentor Network and BobaTalks. You can reach out directly to him for mentorship through LinkedIn and Topmate.
• Writing: Sometimes he writes. Check out his Medium Post for Capital One Tech, The Most Helpful Resources From My First Year in Android.

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