Chanel J.
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From Ivy League Likely Letter to Full Rides—I’ll Help You Too
Studied at Brown University
Worked at Meta (Facebook)
Available Monday at 1:00 PM UTC
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Chanel's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $129/hr
Get help with Financial Aid & Scholarships, Editing, and .
Chanel’s College Qualifications
I’m qualified to guide students through the college admissions process because I’ve been through it at the highest levels of success myself. I earned admission to Brown University with a likely letter, which reflects not only strong academics but also a well-rounded application that stood out among a competitive pool. In addition, I was awarded the Banneker/Key Scholarship at the University of Maryland — the school’s most prestigious full-ride merit scholarship given to only a small number of top applicants. On top of that, I received the Gates Millennium Scholarship, a nationally competitive and prestigious award that recognizes outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and community service. These achievements show that I understand how to craft an application that resonates with admissions committees and scholarship boards alike. I can help students identify and showcase their strengths, position themselves competitively, and maximize opportunities for both admission and funding.
Chanel can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Interviews
School Selection
Essays
Resume
General Exploration
About Chanel
I am a first-generation college student from a low-income, single-parent background, and my journey has always been about pushing beyond the limits I once thought possible. From an early age I dreamed of making it to the top leagues and excelling beyond my greatest potential. That drive led me to Brown University, where I earned a full-ride scholarship. The summer after my freshman year, I was accepted into Facebook University, an experience that launched my career in tech. From there, I continued to grow, learn, and take on bigger challenges until I rose through the ranks to become a Senior Software Engineer at Meta. My story is proof that no matter where you start, you can achieve your goals with the right guidance and persistence. Now I share what I’ve learned to help others reach their own milestones in college admissions and in tech.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know what it feels like to be figuring things out without a clear roadmap. When I was navigating college admissions and later breaking into top tech as a software engineer, I often wished someone had shared the advice I truly needed at the time. Coaching gives me the chance to be that guide for others, offering the kind of support and insight I would have given to my younger self. My goal is to help students and professionals not just reach the next milestone but also feel confident, prepared, and empowered along the way.
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Meta (Facebook)
August 2020 - January 2025
iOS Modularity (August 2020-June 2021) - Achieved performance rating in top 10% of Meta engineers within the first review cycle. - Cut iOS binary sizes by 10% for 2B+ users via dead code removal, C++ flag tuning, and Python asset analysis. - Created Python tool to remove 3K+ unused Objective-C imports, cutting build times by 10%. FB App Core Infra (June 2021 - May 2023) - Spearheaded development of Python Dependency Injection framework adopted across Messenger iOS; recognized with VP-level “Efficiency Win of the Week”. - Architected a session-aware job-dispatch system enabling instant multi-account switching without app restarts, unlocking new creator workflows and elevating user experience at global scale. - Revamped Instagram’s in-app bug-reporting pipeline by unifying attachment upload logic and consolidating client code, markedly boosting report reliability and accelerating issue triage for on-call engineers. - Ensured >99.9% uptime for Facebook iOS by resolving critical crash regressions during 24/7 on-call rotation. Mobile Infra Integrations (May 2023 - January 2025) - Architected cross-app memory-tracking and unified configuration framework adopted by Instagram, Facebook & Messenger, safeguarding performance for billions of users. - Improved Instagram iOS scroll smoothness by offloading critical feed workloads to background threads; A/B testing confirmed measurable reductions in user-perceived latency. - Spearheaded Python-based codemod initiative that automated large-scale refactors, accelerating developer workflows and test cycles by 46.8 %. - Led Threads iOS regression test showing 1 MB binary reduction improved cold-start by 5 ms. - Mentored 4 junior engineers on team best practices and system design, accelerating their onboarding and impact. Resigned at Meta January 2025 for planned sabbatical. Python (Programming Language), iOS and +2 skills
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Education
Brown University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science
2016 - 2020
Activities and societies: Housing Committee Member of A Day on College Hill (ADOCH) Committee, Social Committee Member of Questbridge, Member of Mosaic+ (a group for underrepresented minorities in computer science), Member in the Elements Hip Hop dance group, Contributing Staff Writer for the Post Magazine Housing Committee Member for the A Day on College Hill (ADOCH) Committee: • Coordinate and manage the overnight stay for prospective students during their 3 day – 2 night stay at Brown University • Recruit current Brown students to be ADOCH hosts for prospective students • Analyze surveys of ADOCH hosts and prospective students to successfully match each host and student Social Committee Member for Questbridge: • Assist in the organization of social events to create a community of high-achieving low-income students • Publicize social events through social networking sites The Brown Daily Herald, Opinion Columnist • Edited, revised, and public an article biweekly • Researched and reflected on world occurrences that affected my target audience • Honed knowledge of online blogging platforms, formatting, and techniques
Chanel was also personally admitted to
University of Maryland, College Park
Clemson University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Northeastern University
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