Shane Weaver

Experience

Individual contributor role on specialized feature squads.
Performed software design, prototyping, development, and maintenance on new AI features for Windows.
Collaborated with Architects, PMs, and Design to review and refine feature specifications and UX designs.
Worked directly in Windows OS repo.
Serviceability Champ, trained in feature containment strategies.
Technologies: C#, XAML, Win32, C++, Windows, WinRT

Individual contributor role on one of several globally located feature teams with cross-time zone collaboration.
Led major features for Snipping Tool, such as:
- Screen Recording with Win+Shift+R
- Text Actions AI features with OCR and redaction
- Port legacy codebase from C++/CX to C++/WinRT
Rewrote Voice Recorder as Sound Recorder using modern WinUI and C#.
High quality bar for localization and accessibility: Inbox apps are available in every locale supported by Windows OS and are required to support screen readers and keyboard navigation.
Technologies: C#, XAML, Win32, C++, Windows, WinRT

Individual contributor on three major OSS projects:
- [#1 contributor] Windows Community Toolkit - Authentication and Graph: GitHub | CommunityToolkit/Graph-Controls
- Windows Community Toolkit: GitHub | CommunityToolkit/WindowsCommunityToolkit
- Microsoft Graph Toolkit: GitHub | microsoftgraph/microsoft-graph-toolkit

Engineer paired with a PM to connect with top ISVs and help them with their Windows Store apps.
Embedded with partner developer teams to solve tough problems.
Published documentation and samples to support community developers at scale.
Travelled to partner sites or hosted partners at Microsoft HQ in Redmond to connect with business and dev teams in person.
Partner engagement example: For Adobe, I updated WinAppDriver to support n-number of simultaneous touch inputs when it previously only supported one touch point at a time. This enabled Adobe to create fully automated UI tests for their creative apps on Windows.

Developed client application software for the Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Universal Windows Platform (UWP).
Conducted daily standup meetings and worked closely with Project Manager to groom and plan upcoming sprints.
Conducted daily code reviews to enforce code quality standards.
Served as company Subject Matter Expert of Windows/Xbox app development.
Hosted regular monthly meetings to educate on the Universal Windows Platform and other Microsoft technologies.
Traveled to customer sites for in-person release build handoffs and support.
Worked with QA to automate and document processes for more rapid and efficient testing practices.

Provided developer support to 3rd party media partners (Disney, Netflix, Hulu, etc.) developing applications for the Xbox One and 360 consoles.
Developed sample applications depicting proper coding implementation of commonly used features.
Wrote and maintained technical whitepapers describing Xbox One developer guidelines and standards.
Hosted monthly HackFest events and worked with partners in person on their Xbox applications, providing hands-on technical guidance and coding support.
Developed supplemental APIs for complex features in common application scenarios, encapsulating best practices and allowing for modular implementation.