Patrick Bucaria
About Patrick Bucaria
Patrick Bucaria serves as the Engineering Manager for the Content Team at Hinge, where he leads the development of innovative features such as Voice and Video Prompts. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having previously held positions at Hinge, Comcast, and Bucknell University.
Current Role at Hinge
Patrick Bucaria serves as the Engineering Manager for the Content Team at Hinge. He has held this position since 2022, managing a team focused on developing innovative features for Hinge profiles, including Voice Prompts and Video Prompts. His leadership involves overseeing cross-disciplinary collaboration among iOS, Android, and Backend engineers to enhance user engagement.
Previous Experience at Hinge
Prior to his current role, Bucaria worked at Hinge as a Senior Android Engineer from 2019 to 2021 and as an Engineering Manager for Android from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of mobile applications and played a key role in feature enhancements that improved the overall user experience.
Education and Expertise
Bucaria earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Bucknell University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also attended University College London for 11 months in 2013, furthering his expertise in computer science. His educational background supports his technical skills and leadership capabilities in engineering.
Career Background
Bucaria has a diverse career background that includes roles at Comcast, NBCUniversal, and Bucknell University. He worked as a Web Developer and Back End Developer at Comcast, focusing on projects such as Freewheel Schedule Optimizer and CNBC Digital Distribution. Additionally, he held various positions at Bucknell University, including Multimedia Consultant and Teaching Assistant.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role, Bucaria leads a cross-disciplinary team that includes iOS, Android, and Backend engineers. His experience in managing teams and projects has been instrumental in building new content features for Hinge profiles since September 2022. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and innovation within the engineering team.