Essence Cain is an experienced software engineer currently working at Google since September 2022, with a notable prior role during the summer of 2021, where UI updates were launched that enhanced consistency across product integrations for Google Lens. In March 2024, Essence joined Black Angel Group as an associate. Participation in professional development programs, such as the Management Leadership for Tomorrow Fellowship and the Rewriting the Code Fellowship, highlights Essence's commitment to diversity and skill enhancement in the tech industry. Essence has also contributed to various projects at Google, including a working prototype for the Google Play user interface and mobile development content for the Android Google Search Application. Educationally, Essence holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, completed in 2022.