Top Talent like Safwaan are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Safwaan Menk

Sales & Business Development Manager
Los Angeles, CA, US
Software Development
Web Development
Rust
C#
Node.js
React
Javascript
Sales
Product Management
Software Engineering
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Founding Engineer & Sales Leader
A graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Software Engineering, I have built a robust career in software development and sales. Currently, I serve as the Founding Engineer and Head of Sales at GameNite, where I spearhead sales strategies and investor relations, contributing to a successful pre-seed funding round. I have driven $27,000 in sales during our prelaunch and developed key backend systems using Rust and GCP. Previously, I worked as a Software Engineer at RXO and XPO, where I enhanced technology solutions and supported logistics operations. My early career included internships at XPO Logistics, where I developed components for mobile applications and worked on augmented reality projects. My technical expertise is complemented by my leadership in mentoring junior developers and managing successful ad campaigns.

Work History

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Founding Engineer + Head of Sales

GameNite- Worked directly with cold outreach, pitch decks, business plans, pitching, and working directly with VCs and Angel Investors to land GameNites pre-seed Angel Investments. - Lead GameNites B2C sales pipeline driving $27,000 in sales during our prelaunch campaign through lead generation and cold calling prospective customers. - Prospected, outreach through field sales, set up demos, negotiated contract terms, and closed for all B2B customers. - Developed GameNites revenue strategy for generating MRR and ARR for B2C and B2B models. - Worked directly with game developers to bring over 10 new games onto GameNites store with favorable terms. - Utilized Linux's NMCLI to implement the backend of GameNites Wi-Fi Manager (Rust) allowing users to connect the GameNite gaming console to their home Wi-Fi using their mobile phone. - Architected and developed the backend of GameNites marketplace (Rust, GCP) including storage and APIs to allow for customers to download games. - Setup and managed ad campaigns for consumer sales earning thousands of impressions on the GameNite product. - Interviewed, hired, and mentored all 4 junior developers and interns.
R

Software Engineer

RXONov 2022 - Aug 2023 • 10 mosContributed to software development projects, likely involving coding, testing, and collaborating with team members to enhance RXO's technology solutions.
X

Software Engineer

XPOJan 2020 - Nov 2022 • 2 yrs 11 mosContributed to software engineering projects, likely involving development, testing, and maintenance of software systems to support XPO's logistics operations.
X

Software Developer Intern

XPO Logistics, Inc.Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 • 3 mosDeveloped main component (driver load board) of current DriveXPO mobile application using the Flutter framework and Dart. Implemented OAuth 2.0 to generate access/refresh to connect to XPOs APIs and to ensure secure login. Implemented search screen to query through API returned data and return custom results. Implemented current application design and a new application design that is not yet on current application.
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Technology Associate Intern

XPO Logistics, Inc.Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 • 3 mosWorked on Last Mile web-based Augmented Reality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, NodeJS, and MongoDB to create AR experience that increases end-user experience, delivery efficiency, and organized reverse logistics. Created an R Model(83%) to predict a driver abandoning their duties based on different factors.

Education

U

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering2015 - 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Founding Engineer & Sales Leader
A graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Software Engineering, I have built a robust career in software development and sales. Currently, I serve as the Founding Engineer and Head of Sales at GameNite, where I spearhead sales strategies and investor relations, contributing to a successful pre-seed funding round. I have driven $27,000 in sales during our prelaunch and developed key backend systems using Rust and GCP. Previously, I worked as a Software Engineer at RXO and XPO, where I enhanced technology solutions and supported logistics operations. My early career included internships at XPO Logistics, where I developed components for mobile applications and worked on augmented reality projects. My technical expertise is complemented by my leadership in mentoring junior developers and managing successful ad campaigns.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Safwaan are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Safwaan Menk

Sales & Business Development Manager
Los Angeles, CA, US
Software Development
Web Development
Rust
C#
Node.js
React
Javascript
Sales
Product Management
Software Engineering
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

G

Founding Engineer + Head of Sales

GameNite- Worked directly with cold outreach, pitch decks, business plans, pitching, and working directly with VCs and Angel Investors to land GameNites pre-seed Angel Investments. - Lead GameNites B2C sales pipeline driving $27,000 in sales during our prelaunch campaign through lead generation and cold calling prospective customers. - Prospected, outreach through field sales, set up demos, negotiated contract terms, and closed for all B2B customers. - Developed GameNites revenue strategy for generating MRR and ARR for B2C and B2B models. - Worked directly with game developers to bring over 10 new games onto GameNites store with favorable terms. - Utilized Linux's NMCLI to implement the backend of GameNites Wi-Fi Manager (Rust) allowing users to connect the GameNite gaming console to their home Wi-Fi using their mobile phone. - Architected and developed the backend of GameNites marketplace (Rust, GCP) including storage and APIs to allow for customers to download games. - Setup and managed ad campaigns for consumer sales earning thousands of impressions on the GameNite product. - Interviewed, hired, and mentored all 4 junior developers and interns.
R

Software Engineer

RXONov 2022 - Aug 2023 • 10 mosContributed to software development projects, likely involving coding, testing, and collaborating with team members to enhance RXO's technology solutions.
X

Software Engineer

XPOJan 2020 - Nov 2022 • 2 yrs 11 mosContributed to software engineering projects, likely involving development, testing, and maintenance of software systems to support XPO's logistics operations.
X

Software Developer Intern

XPO Logistics, Inc.Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 • 3 mosDeveloped main component (driver load board) of current DriveXPO mobile application using the Flutter framework and Dart. Implemented OAuth 2.0 to generate access/refresh to connect to XPOs APIs and to ensure secure login. Implemented search screen to query through API returned data and return custom results. Implemented current application design and a new application design that is not yet on current application.
X

Technology Associate Intern

XPO Logistics, Inc.Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 • 3 mosWorked on Last Mile web-based Augmented Reality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, NodeJS, and MongoDB to create AR experience that increases end-user experience, delivery efficiency, and organized reverse logistics. Created an R Model(83%) to predict a driver abandoning their duties based on different factors.

Education

U

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering2015 - 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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