Problem

Facebook was lacking diversity in their engineering team, specifically in the representation of women. This lack of diversity led to a homogenous culture that hindered innovation and limited the perspectives brought to the table.

Solution

The hiring of Facebook's first female engineer, Ruchi Sanghvi, was a step towards increasing diversity within the company. Sanghvi worked on various projects during her time at Facebook, including News Feed and Platform. She also played a key role in developing Facebook's first mobile application.

Impact

Increased diversity within Facebook's engineering team
Brought new perspectives and ideas to the table
Contributed to the development of key features such as News Feed and Platform
Played a crucial role in developing Facebook's first mobile application
Paved the way for more women to join Facebook's engineering team and other tech companies
Inspired future generations of women to pursue careers in technology
Demonstrated that gender should not be a barrier to success in tech

Team

Ruchi Sanghvi - Software Engineer
- Developed key features such as News Feed and Platform
- Played a crucial role in developing Facebook's first mobile application
- Became an advocate for diversity and inclusion within tech companies
Alexandra Chang - Product Manager
- Oversaw the development of News Feed and Platform
- Worked closely with Sanghvi to ensure successful implementation of features
Mark Zuckerberg - CEO
- Hired Sanghvi as Facebook's first female engineer
- Supported the development of key features such as News Feed and Platform

Breaking Barriers: Facebook's First Female Engineer