Alyssa Evans

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ABOUT ALYSSA EVANS

I architect and deliver high-performance systems that solve impossible technical challenges at scale. At Pluto TV (Paramount Streaming), I lead cross-platform development initiatives serving millions of daily viewers across web, mobile, and connected TV platforms.Recent impact- Ported Data Analytics Hub to Rust cross-platform library with native bindings (C/iOS-Swift, Java-Kotlin/Android), unifying analytics across streaming platforms and consolidating multiple apps/repos- Pioneered embedded Linux optimization achieving up to 85% performance improvement ($1M monthly revenue and enabling critical partnership retention & expansion- Evangelized Rust adoption within React/TypeScript organization through technical mentorship of 10+ engineers and Community of Practice leadershipTechnical depth:Deep expertise in systems programming (Rust, C), cross-platform architecture, and performance optimization for resource-constrained environments. Proven track record of making strategic technology decisions that balance innovation with pragmatic delivery—from building spatial navigation systems for smart TVs (32bit & 64bit arch), Set Top Boxes (highly constrained) and Game Consoles (artificially limited) to architecting analytics SDKs deployed across iOS, Android, and web platforms.Leadership approach:I create opportunities for engineering teams to exceed their potential by challenging boundaries and bringing unexpected approaches to complex problems. Whether mentoring engineers new to systems programming or establishing CI/CD pipelines for cross-platform compilation, I focus on empowering teams to deliver impossible outcomes at warp speed.Beyond the code:Third Place finisher on Paramount/PlutoTV\'s 2024 Advent of Code internal leaderboard. Recognized with the 2022 Fauncey Award for exemplifying company values through breakthrough performance optimization. Active in the Rust community and passionate about motorcycle racing—both require precision, calculated risk-taking, and unwavering focus.Open to Principal Engineer and Technical Lead opportunities where I can drive technical strategy, architect systems at scale, and build high-performing engineering cultures.