Kir-Sey Fam
Professional Summary
Software Engineer with 5+ years at Disney+, where payment infrastructure work has driven $6.1M in lifetime subscriber value. Equally at home on a global stage — USA Youth Ambassador at Expo 2020 Dubai, rooftop yoga instructor at Expo 2025 Osaka, and UN Sustainable Tourism Focal Point. Proficient in English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Russian; skilled at building things that work across cultures and codebases.
Disney+
Software Engineer
- Led cross-team initiative enhancing subscriber retention, boosting delinquent recovery by 44% and driving $6.1M in lifetime value
- Designed machine-learning payment scheduling systems, improving recurring payment success rates by 14%
- Built scalable bundling discount solutions across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, increasing subscriber acquisition
- Conducted 50+ technical and behavioral interviews, assessing candidates in Scala, Java, and software engineering principles
- Facilitated workshops on functional programming and category theory in Scala
- Authored technical blogs for The Art of Possible, showcasing Disney's innovative approaches in technology
Associate Software Engineer
- Contributed to core subscription management systems, collaborating cross-functionally to ship product features
World Expo Experience
Pavilion Attendant & Yoga Teacher
- Welcomed and assisted 20,000+ daily visitors, delivering multilingual guest services in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian
- Supported VIP delegations and official visits, coordinating across security, interpretation, and pavilion leadership
- Designed and led daily rooftop yoga sessions for international visitors, diplomats, and pavilion staff from 150+ countries
- Conducted bilingual instruction (English/Japanese), fostering cross-cultural connection through mindful movement practices
- Developed social media content combining wellness promotion with cultural storytelling
- Aligned wellness initiatives with Expo 2025's broader sustainability and health themes
USA Youth Ambassador
- Represented the U.S. to 12,000+ daily visitors, promoting cultural diplomacy and American innovation
- Coordinated with VIP guests, government officials, and pavilion staff to ensure smooth execution of high-profile events
- Managed event schedules, crowd logistics, and security protocols for USA Pavilion programs
- Researched 40+ international pavilions to deliver actionable insights on public diplomacy strategies and visitor experience best practices
- Created engaging content with the USA Pavilion Social Media Team to amplify reach and visitor engagement
United Nations
Sustainable Tourism Focal Point
- Spearheaded global initiatives embedding sustainability principles into international tourism frameworks
- Advocated for cultural preservation and equitable community engagement in partnership with UN stakeholders
- Aligned tourism strategies with Sustainable Development Goals across multilateral forums
Youth Delegate
- Represented youth perspectives at ECOSOC Youth Forum, STI Forum, and High-Level Political Forum
- Delivered speeches to diverse audiences of state and non-state actors, championing youth priorities on key SDGs
Yoga & Wellness
Yoga Teacher
- Led inclusive yoga classes promoting physical and mental well-being across diverse communities
- Created and shared wellness content on social media to drive engagement and class registration
Youth for Privacy
Youth Privacy Fellow
- Developed and launched malamaike.org, a digital resource platform enhancing community access to privacy tools
- Pioneered privacy literacy programs in rural Hawaiian communities using traditional storytelling (Moʻoleo)
- Presented outcomes at the UN Open-ended Working Group on ICT, shaping future digital governance policies
Early Career — Lawrence University
Sound Engineer
- Engineered live audio for world-class visiting artists, adapting setups across jazz, classical, and contemporary formats
Student Software Engineer
- Partnered with Economics faculty to build an interactive game theory teaching tool in Ruby on Rails, simulating the iterated prisoner's dilemma
Computer Science Teaching Assistant
- Held weekly office hours and led group problem-solving sessions, helping students navigate data structures, algorithms, and debugging
Education
Lawrence University
BA — Mathematics, Computer Science & Russian Studies · Minor in Music
Leadership: CS Club (President), Calligraphy Club (Founder & President), Russian & East European Club (PR Chair), Model UN
Middlebury College
Intensive Russian Language Program — Kathryn Wasserman Davis School of Russian
8-week Russian immersion; conducted a calligraphy workshop in Russian
Publications
Skills
English (Native), Mandarin Chinese (Native/Bilingual), Japanese (Professional), Russian (Professional), Spanish (Conversational)
Scala, Java, Ruby on Rails, C++, Payment Systems, Machine Learning, Functional Programming
Intercultural Communication, Cultural Diplomacy, Public Speaking, Event Management, Sustainability Advocacy
Certifications
- 500HR Registered Yoga Teacher
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
- Molchanovs Freediving License
- Standard First Aid, CPR & AED
Honours
- 2nd Place — Hack-It Bracket Hackathon (Mar 2018)
- Ranked 10th of 225 participants — ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest (Oct 2016)