Mike Tarr

New York, NY, United States

Member since August 29, 2017

Mike is a veteran Apple developer in search of the next big thing. He has worked in companies big and small, and he doesn’t shy away from anything. Mike is eager to bring his knowhow to any collaboration.

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Portfolio

ma.ke
iOS, watchOS, tvOS, Objective-C, Swift, Python, JavaScript, Xcode, Node.js...
Rotor Holdings
Objective-C, iOS
Undisclosed
C, C++, Objective-C, Javascript, Node.js, MongoDB

Experience

Objective-C, 12 years
Mac OS, 12 years
iOS, 10 years
Swift, 4 years
Node.js, 4 years
watchOS, 3 years
MongoDB, 2 years
tvOS, 1 year

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

MacOS, Xcode, Visual Studio Code

The most amazing...

...iOS application I developed was a full-fledged media-rich app that went on to have tens of thousands of downloads.

Employment

Developer (Sole/Owner)
ma.ke
2008 - PRESENT
- Created a low-level MacOS application that globally hooked all input events.
- Authored and co-authored multiple iOS apps reaching tens of thousands of end users.
- Worked on things ranging from low-level audio I/O via AudioUnits to completely custom UI components.
- Numerous other iOS and MacOS applications delivered to the highest standards of excellence.
- Created application for all the Apple platforms: MacOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS.
Technologies: iOS, watchOS, tvOS, Objective-C, Swift, Python, JavaScript, Xcode, Node.js, MongoDB
iOS Developer
Rotor Holdings
2017 - 2018
- Took over an existing codebase and brought numerous improvements to it.
- Optimized the product for major speed improvements.
Technologies: Objective-C, iOS
Technical Lead - Developer
Undisclosed
2008 - 2011
- Authored a MacOS presence app interfacing via RFID and Bluetooth.
- Developed and engineered several OSX applications owned by an AV start-up. Exited in the 10s of millions.
- Created several enterprise-level dashboard apps for diverse clients.
- Led, managed, and gave technical guidance to a team of several developers.
- Took over existing code bases and modernised and maintained them.
Technologies: C, C++, Objective-C, Javascript, Node.js, MongoDB
Firmware/Low-level Developer
Ingenio
2006 - 2008
- Worked on several firmwares for custom appliances and tools.
- Contributed to work that would eventually get in the hands of millions of people.
- Aimed for the best performance and optimizations the hardware would allow.
Technologies: C, C++, ASM

Experience

iOS Applications (Other amazing things)
I have developed or co-developed applications that would eventually reach hundreds of thousands of users.

I posses vast experience in the Apple ecosystem and am comfortable with anything I might encounter.

Skills

Languages
JavaScript, Objective-C, Swift, Assembler PPC, Python, SQL, ARM Assembler, Assembler x86, Java, Embedded C++, Embedded C, TypeScript, HTML5, Lua, Go
Frameworks
Core MIDI, Core Data, Core Bluetooth, ReactiveCocoa, MapKit, AudioUnit, Accelerate, WatchKit, GameKit, ARKit, Core ML, Cocos2d
Libraries/APIs
CocoaPods, Node.js, AVKit, Stripe, TensorFlow
Tools
Git, Xcode, Subversion (SVN)
Paradigms
Agile Software Development, Continuous Integration (CI), Scrum, Extreme programming, Waterfall Development, Kanban
Platforms
Parse, Heroku, Firebase, tvOS, watchOS, iOS, Mac OS, Android
Storage
MongoDB, CouchDB, Realm Database, MySQL
Other
Apps, iPhone, Cryptography, Embedded Software, Embedded Development, Cryptocurrency

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