Shantal Taveras

Shantal Taveras is a Senior Software Engineer at OkCupid, specializing in features that accelerate member matchmaking since July 2018. Previously, Taveras held various positions within the New York City Department of Education, including Software Engineer II and Business Analyst, where collaboration on requirements and manual testing were key responsibilities. Taveras participated in a competitive Android Development Fellowship at C4Q, completing an intensive program that equipped graduates with essential skills for software development careers. Initial experience includes roles as a GIS Analyst and Intern, leveraging Python and automation to enhance data processing and analysis. Taveras holds a Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science from Hunter College.