Q&A with the team behind Skype for Android

Skype for Android is one of our most widely used mobile products. Over five hundred million installations of the app have taken place from the Play Store, so it has a lot of fans out there. That’s why the Skype Community wants to connect you with the people who make Skype for Android happen.
If you have questions about how the app works, what the team are working on at the moment, or what their favourite sandwich topping is, you’ll get a chance to ask them at our #SkypeFeedback live event. 
To take part, all you need to do is head to the Android Live Event board which we’ve created for this, and post your Android-related questions there in preparation for the live event on 28/05/2015 at 5 PM GMT / 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST.
The event will last for 2 hours.
During the event the Skype for Android team will work through your pre-submitted questions, and we’ll add in questions that come through on Twitter using #SkypeFeedback. All questions and answers will be gathered in the Skype Community group for easy reading after the event.
This event with the team who are responsible for Skype for Android follows on from a previous event with the team that maintain Skype Support. 
So even if you’re not an Android user, make sure to follow @SkypeSupport or keep an eye on the Skype Community for future events with other development teams at Skype.
Meet The Team
Steve
Hi!  I lead the program management team for Skype for Android.  I’ve been in the communication space for many years having worked on Hotmail and Outlook.com mail, calendar and contacts for many years.  I joined the kick-butt team on Skype a year and a half ago and am excited to be part of the Skype community. 
Svea
My name is Svea. I have been an engineering lead at Skype for 7 years. I’m leading Skype for Android quality engineering team at the moment. My secret hobby is fishing – this has been my hobby since I was born. My other passions are travelling and spending time with friends in cooperation with a good wine, an Asian or seafood and chilly music.
Len
Hey, I'm Len, and have been a tester for Skype for Android for 4 years. In my spare time, I like comic books, travel, and whiskey-influenced beverages.
Will
Hi, I'm Will, I've been developing for Skype for Android for a little over four years. When I'm not keeping my kids from running into the street, I'm usually out for a run, playing guitar or trying to master FIFA 15.

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