- Technical lead for team of 9 engineers building iOS, Android, and web applications with over 20k concurrent and 100k unique daily B2B users- Responsible for overall app health and deployments- Managed and demonstrated via a POC the migration of the application from using REST/Redux to Apollo/graphQL- Lead effort with stakeholders in Product and other engineering teams to build out new graphQL service

- Re-architected application tearing out all existing navigation (React-Native-Navigation) and replacing it with new navigation architecture (React Navigation) - Planned out work and testing with stakeholders to ensure all new navigation paradigms met desired functionality- Implemented CodePush release workflow; Enabling app to release on a much faster, less developer intense cadence - Went from releases every 6-8 weeks to every sprint (even more if desired)- Created and implemented CI/CD release process using Bitrise and Github to allow for native and separate CodePush builds for both QA and Release builds - Enabled visual QA on PRs via Bitrise and CodePush (copy deployment key to developer settings) - Implemented React Native Web architecture for cross development of features to be used in both native and web including working with broader company stakeholders to bring team into a universal design system- Improved performance for native app users and a more consistent design experience for web app users by adjusting and reworking the app boot sequence- Interviewed, onboarded, and mentored junior-senior engineers- Ported several large pieces of functionality from embedded web views to native shared react native web components- Investigated, recommended and implemented limited version support - Implemented "warning" and "blocking" screen to ensure user's had the best experience and stayed up to date with the latest releases- Implemented Data Dog tracking in app to give devs better clarity into app stats

- Lead development initiatives with full product teams in an agency environment from client inquiry and product inception through final product delivery- Moved teams from a MVP workflow/mindset to a product centered process with continuous delivery/deployment cycles and support- Provided client leadership through business and technology solutions and nurtured client relationships- Mentored engineers in development and strategic business thought processes- Provided guidance for Delivery Leadership (PMO) creating development workflows and release best practices- Provided leadership in the areas of project management, engineering, QA, and business strategy - Managed multiple engineering teams consisting of both internal and client members- Served as the point of contact for clients- Actively participated in sales engagements and estimation, helping to secure new clients

- Assisted clients in building business critical mobile, web, and backend applications- Developed the company’s mobile practice and served as the thought leader during sales engagements- Actively participated in hiring process- Developed and implemented scrum practices across the company- Implemented customized automated DevOps solutions for clients ensuring seamless deployments- FE/Mobile: React Native, React, Xcode, Android (Java), Apollo- BE: Node.js, GraphQL

It began as a service for photo clients looking to display their imagery or get their business out there. It's now turned into a career. I develop both mobile and web apps for clients

Jacob Bodkin Media is a photography and video production company focused on capturing the stories of people participating in the activities that drive them within the adventure and outdoors disciplines. Our clients include L.L. Bean, Howler Brothers, DPM Magazine, Climbing Magazine, and The American Alpine Club.

Sole developer in small startup based in Dallas (fully remote) creating mobile app from scratch with React Native, Redux, Firebase, & AWS for both iOS & AndroidRan DevOps and integrated schemes for iOS and flavors for Android creating separate apps for dev, staging, and production environmentsTook designs from wire frames to full release in both App Store and Google Play Store Developed admin panel for employee's to manage user data using React and AWSManaged the creation of serverless backend on AWS via hiring contract backend developer and working with them to integrate API into client facing app and admin panel

Led the development of mobile app for for a small startup based in Seattle (fully remote) using React Native, Redux, and Firebase for both iOS and AndroidBuilt app from scratch via wireframes to current Beta release in App Store and Google Play Store with plans for public release in JuneManaged feedback from product stakeholders as well as planned development into two week code sprints for development teamArchitected serverless backend for use with client side app using Firebase Database and Cloud FunctionsCreated coding and app standards while holding code reviews to ensure standards were integrated and feedback was usefull

- Developed branding and marketing material explaining functionality of new continuously variable transmission technology- Acted as customer liaison for engineering to determined specific customer needs and ensure products met all customer requirements - Managed testing programs for multiple transmission product lines including test stand allocation and transmission builds- Created and managed test stand specifications for multiple transmission product lines- Designed base technology continuously variable transmission components and assemblies - Initiated and managed new product line cost BOMs for marketing and manufacturing departments- Analyzed testing data determining pass/fail criteria and overall product benchmarks- Managed test stand allocation to ensure stands were fully utilized with minimal downtime due to repurposing and shift changes

- Worked as a product development engineer in the test group of Fallbrook Technologies, a CVP transmission based technology company.- Primarily tested automotive based transmission applications ranging from accessory to primary drives. - Oversaw construction of Engineering Service Agreement specific high speed test stand while iterating and implementing design changes due to evolving customer requirements- Managed testing and test plans ensuring maximum test stand utilizationDesign and built test stands to meet requirements introduced by other departments ensuring current needs were met while designing so that future unknown needs could be implemented