I fix mobile apps that are hard to maintain, hard to release, or just not working the way they should. I specialize in React Native and Expo, but I also work across APIs, databases, AWS, payments, and the rest of the stack.
Engagement types
Sometimes you need a second set of eyes. Sometimes you need someone to take over a difficult part of the project. We can figure out the scope together.
Build the app, connect the backend, set up the releases, and leave your team with code they can work on.
A working app and a codebase your team can maintain.
Track down crashes, broken builds, dependency problems, and release issues. Fix the things hurting users first, then work through the rest.
Know what's wrong, what to fix first, and how to ship safely.
I can work with your team on architecture, APIs, payments, reviews, tricky bugs, and releases. I'll write code too.
Senior help without adding another manager.
Selected work
These examples cover new products, existing apps, releases, and the technical problems that come up along the way.
Greenfield architecture
Built a React Native and Expo app with reusable components, service boundaries, and AWS EventBridge integration.
Read case studyExisting app improvements
Worked on an existing iOS and Android app, fixing platform issues while continuing to ship updates.
Read case studyEnterprise technical leadership
Led mobile engineering work, improved build and release processes, and helped other engineers on the team.
How I work
I've worked across the whole stack, not just the mobile screens. If a problem runs from the app to the API to Stripe, I can follow it.
Talk with MattI write code, debug problems, review PRs, and help ship. I don't just hand your team a list of suggestions.
I consider what the team can realistically maintain, what needs to ship now, and what can wait.
I've worked on mobile, web, APIs, databases, Stripe, cloud services, CI, and app-store releases.
I'll work directly with your engineers, explain the decisions, and help them take it forward.
Core technologies
Independent product
I built YouApprove so parents can choose which YouTube channels their kids can watch. It has time limits and keeps out ads and suggested videos. I still build and maintain the app myself.
Available for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and Android