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Luke Wyatt

Verified Expert in Engineering

iOS, Android, and Software Developer

Quincy, MA, United States

Toptal member since October 13, 2022

Expertise

Algorithms UDP Adobe Software Development Java Android Agile Development Android SDK iOS Git Xcode XML JSON MS SQL

Bio

Luke has been developing software for over 14 years. After four years of full-stack work, he transitioned to Android development and incorporated iOS into his repertoire. He has delivered projects to many clients, including Progressive Auto Insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass., Intercept Pharmaceuticals, and the United States military. Luke has served as lead developer and application architect, working with high-profile apps, managing teams, and ensuring best practices.

Portfolio

Freelance

Android, iOS, Kotlin, Swift, Java, Git, Objective-C...

Rocket Farm Studios

Android, iOS, Unity, C#, Kotlin, Swift, Java, RxSwift, Reactive Programming...

Accountable2You LLC

Android, Accessibility, APIs, Mobile

Experience

Java - 14 years
Android - 12 years
Git - 10 years
iOS - 10 years
Swift - 9 years
Architecture - 8 years
Kotlin - 8 years
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) - 2 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Android, iOS, Android Studio, Xcode, Swift, Kotlin

The most amazing...

...consumer app I've developed is the Hal Leonard Sheet Music Direct app for Android and iOS. It's maintained 4.7 stars with 1,300+ ratings.

Work Experience

Contract Architect and Lead Developer

2019 - PRESENT

Freelance

Assisted clients in developing their product vision using up-to-date best practices.
Developed architecture and code for world-class Android and iOS apps, bringing them from concept to release.
Delivered projects for Stanley Black & Decker, Online Convergence Corp., Guitar Tricks LLC, and others.

Technologies: Android, iOS, Kotlin, Swift, Java, Git, Objective-C, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), Repository Pattern, GraphQL, UIKit, Agile, Agile Software Development, Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Bluetooth, Core Bluetooth, Unit Testing, Xcode, Android Studio, CI/CD Pipelines, Bitrise, Encryption, XML, JSON, Networks, Networking, Network Stack, REST, APIs, PDF, Reactive Programming, RxSwift, LiveData, Flutter, Firebase, Firebase Analytics, AWS Amplify, AWS AppSync, Architecture, REST APIs, Secure Storage, Admin Panels, Native Mobile Apps, API Integration, RxJava, Video Streaming, Android API, Mobile Apps, Test-driven Development (TDD), iPadOS, Integration Testing, Auth, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Automated Testing, Collaboration, Android Architecture Components, iOS Frameworks, Android App Design, iOS API, iOS App Design, Accessibility, Mobile

Contract Architect and Lead Developer

2016 - PRESENT

Rocket Farm Studios

Led iOS and Android development teams, developing and initializing project structures, identifying specific modules, and assigning them to developers.
Vetted and hired developers and created and enforced coding standards through code reviews.
Met with potential clients to assess their requirements on a technical level, helping to develop a timeline with detailed milestones.
Delivered projects to Progressive Auto Insurance, Hal Leonard, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge Biomarketing, Motif Micro, and the United States military.

Technologies: Android, iOS, Unity, C#, Kotlin, Swift, Java, RxSwift, Reactive Programming, PDF, YAML, SDKs, APIs, UDP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), TCP/IP, Networks, Networking, Network Stack, JSON, XML, JavaScript, Room, Encryption, Bitrise, CI/CD Pipelines, Fastlane, Android Studio, Xcode, Unit Testing, UIKit, SwiftUI, Android Jetpack, Jetpack Compose, Repository Pattern, Objective-C, Git, Firebase Authentication, Firebase Realtime Database, Architecture, Mapbox, Mapbox API, REST APIs, Secure Storage, Back-end, Admin Panels, Amazon Web Services (AWS), API Integration, Native Mobile Apps, WebSockets, RxJava, Video Streaming, Android API, Audio, Mobile Apps, Integration Testing, iPadOS, Test-driven Development (TDD), iPad, Auth, Computer Vision, Automated Testing, Collaboration, TypeScript, Android Architecture Components, Android Architecture, iOS Frameworks, Android App Design, iOS API, Apple Maps API, Accessibility, Mobile

Android Developer

2023 - 2023

Accountable2You LLC

Navigated a complex policy regarding accessibility privileges successfully and restored the app to good standing in the Play Store.
Modernized the app by fixing vulnerabilities, moved the app from Java to Kotlin, and implemented an MVVM architecture.
Implemented automated tests and mentored other developers on best practices.

Technologies: Android, Accessibility, APIs, Mobile

Owner and Software Developer

2012 - 2015

iozx, LLC

Created, developed, and maintained several profitable products and apps.
Took responsibility for all aspects of creation, including architecture, design, promotion, and quality assurance.
Contributed to apps ranging from an in-bar trivia game that was sold to several local restaurants and several other games using various game libraries like libGDX, Unity, and native Android.
Developed and published an exercise tracker, language tutorial game, and background manager utility.

Technologies: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Agile, Agile Software Development, Algorithms, Android, Android SDK, Android Studio, APIs, Agile Sprints, Database Design, Databases, Database Structure, Data Structures, Encryption, Firebase Analytics, Firebase, Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), FL Studio, Git, iOS, Java, JavaScript, JSON, LiveData, Logic Pro, Networking, Networks, Network Stack, Objective-C, Python, Reactive Programming, Repository Pattern, REST, RxSwift, SQL, Swift, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), TCP/IP, UDP, UIKit, Unit Testing, Xcode, XML, CI/CD Pipelines, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Unity, C#, LibGDX, Back-end, Mobile Apps, Collaboration, Mobile

Architect and Lead Developer

2012 - 2015

Online Convergence Corp.

Oversaw the implementation and bringing to market of a very profitable slot machine app that accrued over 1 million downloads called SpinToWin Slots.
Assisted with managing the QA department and implemented maintenance and new features.
Helped to maintain and develop a high-traffic server implementation using Apache Tomcat and AWS.

Technologies: Android, iOS, Apache Tomcat, Git, Swift, Kotlin, Java, UIKit, XML, JSON, Agile, Agile Software Development, CI/CD Pipelines, Encryption, Networks, Networking, Network Stack, APIs, MAVLink, Architecture, Mobile Apps, Collaboration, Automated Testing, Mobile

Architect/Lead Developer and Contract Developer

2008 - 2013

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Took responsibility for designing and creating all new software and programming projects, including customer-facing websites.
Served as a lead database designer/administrator, including SQL development.
Was responsible for maintenance and upgrades to existing PHP/JavaScript codebase in both internal and customer-facing websites.
Received Employee of the Quarter recognition for my work developing some critical infrastructure software on time and bug-free.

Technologies: JavaScript, JSON, MySQL, SQL, Databases, Database Design, MSSQLCE, PHP, PhpMyAdmin, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Architecture

Experience

Progressive Snapshot

https://www.progressive.com/auto/discounts/snapshot/

I played a vital role in implementing and completing a new feature for Progressive Auto Insurance Company. I worked with a team of developers, designers, and project managers to deliver a complex new feature to the Progressive Snapshot app. I engineered code for both the iOS and Android versions of the app, developed solid code with a test-driven architecture, and worked with a team of about six developers worldwide. We were able to deliver on time to an extremely grateful client.

Sheet Music Direct

https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/

I managed a team of several Android and iOS developers to write a new Android app and update an existing iOS app. I guided them through architecture best practices and helped them deliver a solid product. They reported to me for guidance on code structure and coding standards. Sheet Music Direct is a native iOS and Android app that allows users to purchase and view the sheet music for over a million arrangements. Users can manage their sheet music and play through it using MIDI instruments with various settings and options.

BCBSMA MyBlue Mobile App

https://myblue.bluecrossma.com/myblue-app-mobile

I implemented and completed a vital new feature for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts MyBlue mobile app and developed and delivered a critical ID Card viewing feature. Using an existing codebase, I rapidly adapted and integrated a new feature that was critically needed. All code went through and passed a strenuous examination by the client's technology and security team, and I delivered the new feature on time to a happy client.

Openroad: Help in a Car Crash

https://www.getopenroad.app/

I played a vital role in implementing and completing an exciting new app for TrueMotion Inc. I worked with a team of designers, data engineers, and project managers to architect several flows in the app. I provided input and guidance regarding UI design and user experience and delivered robust, clean, and well-tested code on time to a happy customer. We met a tight deadline and delivered a great product.

TrueMotion Family

A native Android and iOS app for monitoring family members' location and driving habits. I took over development for the Android app and assisted with developing the iOS app. I added several new features, cleaned out a laundry list of bugs, and we delivered a significantly improved product that went on to help the company achieve a very favorable buyout.

Invisalign Dentist App

An app designed for dentists and orthodontists to manage their patients' Invisalign Braces treatment. Healthcare providers can use the app to take and manage images of their patient's mouths and teeth to facilitate the procedure and order equipment. I led a small team of Android and iOS developers to deliver a well-architected and extensible MVP app which the client would then complete, relying on our best practices to guide their development.

SRAM AXS

A Swift-based iOS app and Kotlin-based Android app which allows bike riders to control a wide range of wireless, Bluetooth-enabled electronic bike parts. I worked in the front-end group adding new features for upcoming products and fixing bugs with existing products.

Education

2004 - 2008

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Clark University - Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Skills

Libraries/APIs

RxSwift, LiveData, AWS Amplify, Mapbox API, REST APIs, RxJava, Android API, Auth, Android Architecture Components, iOS API, Apple Maps API

Tools

Git, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Xcode, Android Studio, Firebase Authentication, Firebase Analytics, AWS AppSync, PhpMyAdmin, Fastlane, Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), Apache Tomcat, Android Jetpack

Languages

Kotlin, Swift, Java, SQL, JavaScript, XML, YAML, PHP, HTML, C#, Python, Objective-C, GraphQL, CSS, TypeScript

Frameworks

UIKit, Core Bluetooth, Android SDK, LibGDX, Unity, Flutter, SwiftUI, Bootstrap, iOS Frameworks

Paradigms

Model View ViewModel (MVVM), Agile Software Development, Unit Testing, REST, Reactive Programming, Agile, Database Design, Test-driven Development (TDD), Automated Testing

Platforms

Android, iOS, Firebase, Mobile, Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Bitrise, Mapbox, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Storage

JSON, Firebase Realtime Database, Databases, Database Structure, MySQL, MSSQLCE

Other

Repository Pattern, MAVLink, CI/CD Pipelines, Encryption, Room, Networking, Networks, Network Stack, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), UDP, APIs, SDKs, PDF, Agile Sprints, iOS Camera, Algorithms, Data Structures, Architecture, Jetpack Compose, Bluetooth, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Secure Storage, Back-end, Admin Panels, API Integration, Native Mobile Apps, WebSockets, Video Streaming, Audio, Mobile Apps, iPadOS, Integration Testing, iPad, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, Collaboration, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Android App Design, iOS App Design, Android Architecture, Accessibility

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