About

Garrett Tan is a highly skilled Software Engineer with over 5 years of relevant experience in the tech industry. He is currently working at Instagram, where he holds the position of Software Engineer. Prior to this, he worked at Facebook, where he was responsible for developing a new version of the Facebook experience that focused on privacy and sharing with close friends. He also played a key role in refining the posting experience and boosting post volume in the Facebook Android app by improving app performance and adjusting post creation flows to better match users' intentions. In addition, he engineered logging instrumentation and analyzed logging data to inform product decisions. During his time at Facebook, Garrett collaborated closely with a wide array of stakeholders, including product managers, designers, content strategists, and data scientists. Before joining Facebook, Garrett worked as a Developer at Blueprint, Technology for Non-Profits, where he developed a web application for a local nonprofit that provides underserved youth with access to affordable music lessons. He built onboarding flows as well as dashboards for teachers, students, and administrators using Ruby on Rails and React. He also integrated various APIs (Google Maps, Stripe, etc.) to support scheduling, student-teacher matching, and integrated payments. Garrett holds a Bachelor's Degree with High Honors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. He also completed his high school education at Aragon High School. His technical skills include Software Engineering, Android, Ruby, and Web development. Garrett is a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about building innovative solutions that solve real-world problems. He is a team player who thrives in collaborative environments and is always looking for ways to improve his skills and knowledge. Garrett's extensive experience in the tech industry and his strong technical skills make him a valuable asset to any team.