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Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Rehired by a former client to use SwiftUI, MVVM and Combine to modernize and add new features to an app from the earliest days of Swift.

Mobile Engineering and Design• Launched Typewriter FX, Lexiblox, Lexatetrahedra and other Adducive and client apps for iOS and Android.• Designed and implemented elegant and novel user interfaces and entire apps using Objective-C and Swift.Client Relations and Business Development• Secured high-tech services contracts through effective negotiation with senior executives of start-ups, nonprofits and major tech companies.• Established a track record of referrals and repeat business based on consistent client satisfaction.Creative Deliverables• Published "The Old-School Typewriter Algebra Workbook," a unique, friendly approach to math education featuring vintage technology. • Designed 2D and 3D graphics, icons, localizations, and marketing materials for both mobile applications and educational publications.• Documented the development of "Typewriter FX" in a YouTube series.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Part of a client's small R&D team. Developed iOS prototypes using Swift, SwiftUI, Combine, async/await, MVVM, Accelerate and CoreImage. Developed backend support in Python using gRPC, Firebase and Google Cloud services. Conducted code review of production iOS app.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

iOS developer at Lululemon for a new app using SwiftUI and Combine.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Contract iOS developer. Implemented new features and tests for a consumer online banking app using Swift and RxSwift.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Improved performance while adding features to an iOS library in Objective-C and C for Google’s ad systems. Google and third-party apps run it billions of times per day on nearly every iOS device in the world. Added support for Swift and created Swift test apps and created automated performance, code size and integration tests. Designed and implemented modules for high-volume production servers written in Java and C++, including unit tests, integration tests, and realtime monitors. Designed a user interface and created a low level networking proof-of-concept in Java for an Android file sharing app. Supervised an intern, and served as a formal and informal mentor to other engineers. Formally recognized for mentoring start-up founders.

I taught algebra in the first year of Fremont's transition to the Common Core.

I taught pre-calculus and second-year algebra, filling in for a teacher on leave.

Part-time fitting and sales of bicycles, tools, parts, clothing and accessories. (2000–2005, 2011–2012)

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Managed a project with eight engineers for a tool that logs user interactions and iOS app performance. It included a client library developed offshore, interaction with a complex and mature enterprise-class server and a beta program with major brand financial and travel apps. The project was completed on time with no known bugs. Mentored junior engineers learning iOS and interns who produced an Android prototype of the tool and patent filings.

Singapore, Sg

Researcher in computer security and usability, studying how young people share digital media with mobile devices. Conceived of an authentication system based on digital media instead of user names and passwords. Led redesign of privacy-enhancing photo sharing software. Designed a usability lab. Supervised and advised interns.

Us

Lead designer and usability analyst for new account opening and bill payment banking applications used by hundreds of thousands of consumers. Developed strategy and prototype for Ajax-based relaunch.

Us

Designed, prototyped, specified, and conducted usability testing for enterprise security software on two short-term contracts. Encentuate was acquired by IBM.

Sb, Computer Science (Vi-3)

Computer Science

Pipe Organ

Single Subject Teaching Credential (Mathematics), Secondary Education And Teaching

Education record

Extension Classes In Japanese Iii, Photography