👋 Hello! I'm AJ, and I build the world's best apps.
For over a decade, my teams and I have created some of the most popular web and mobile apps.
I’m currently seeking full-time employment and app projects.
From idea to launch, I help companies build great apps and stronger brands — trusted by startups and global enterprises alike.
What do you get when you work on more than 4,000 projects and deliver software that impacts the life of millions of people? Me. I’ve “been there, done that,” succeeded a lot, failed a lot, which built my skills
Check out some of my projects that literally changed the way mobile apps are used.
MOBILE
Starbucks® App
My team build and launched the first Starbucks® App, enabling mobile payments, online ordering and star rewards for 34 million people to buy their coffee everyday.
Winning multiple awards, the original Starbucks® app is one of my biggest accomplishments and proudest moments.
MOBILE DESIGN
Mint Personal Finance App
Mint (formerly Mint.com) was a free personal finance service launched in 2006 by Intuit. It connected to a wide range of U.S. and Canadian financial accounts—bank accounts, credit cards, loans, investments—and automatically aggregated transactions into one dashboard.
MOBILE DESIGN
A Smarter Way to Enjoy the Park
In 2021, I designed and built a fully custom mobile app for a theme park, seamlessly integrating with the Roller platform. The app gave guests everything they needed for a smooth and engaging visit—mobile ticket purchasing and digital entry, real-time wait times, an interactive park map, food ordering, and virtual queueing for games. Guests could even invite friends and coordinate visits together. One standout feature: an AI-powered camera system that automatically captured and delivered personalized photos from inside the attraction.
MOBILE - IPAD
Twitch (Justin.tv)
My team led both the design and coding for the Justin.tv HD iPad app. Before the rebrand and before being purchased by Amazon for almost $1B, we blazed a trail that brought streaming to gamers around the world.
MOBILE DESIGN
Fly Delta
Powered by Salesforce, Adobe Experience Cloud, and Emplifi, Delta’s digital eco system is second to none. From checking-in to in-seat ordering & entertainment, our teams helped Delta to live up to their promise that “No One Better Connects the World.”
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See What My LinkedIn Endorsements Are Saying
“AJ was contracted to help modernize a stale product at BitCreative and ended up leaving an outsized impact. His ability to bridge communication between design, product, and dev teams made everything smoother. His version of the UI had a level of polish we hadn’t seen before — and users noticed. He’s the rare kind of contributor who elevates the room just by being in it..”
Coriss Ambady
Financial Analyst
“AJ helped lead a redesign of our customer rewards experience at Starbucks, and it’s no exaggeration to say the app wouldn’t be where it is without him. His ability to turn brand values into clean, functional design was incredible, and his guidance helped us sidestep multiple pitfalls during development. A total pro.”
Nikolas Brooten
Sales Manager
“During AJ’s time at Starbucks, he was brought in to help overhaul the mobile loyalty experience. What we got was so much more — a completely reimagined UI that felt modern and on-brand, cleaner flows that reduced drop-off, and a ton of technical debt removed from the codebase. His leadership ensured we shipped on time without compromising quality.”
Cory Zamora
Marketing Specialist
“At Twitch, AJ came in during a chaotic time as we were pivoting product strategy mid-cycle. Despite the instability, he built out a new navigation framework that became the foundation of our mobile UX. He worked calmly under pressure, wrote clean and scalable code, and collaborated with every team seamlessly.”
Coriss Ambady
Financial Analyst
“I worked with AJ during his contract with Starbucks, where he made a major impact on our mobile platform. He refactored large portions of the legacy code and replaced clunky interfaces with elegant, responsive designs. It’s rare to see someone with such a deep understanding of both the technical side and the emotional aspect of user experience.”
Nikolas Brooten
Sales Manager
“AJ was brought on at Twitch to improve app performance and modernize the mobile experience. His contributions went far beyond that. He helped define a new user journey, proposed impactful UI tweaks based on real user feedback, and mentored both designers and engineers. His impact is still felt long after his contract ended."
Coriss Ambady
Financial Analyst
“At Nordic Naturals, AJ played a critical role in launching our first mobile commerce experience. He balanced performance, branding, and customer flow like a seasoned pro. What stood out was how quickly he translated the brand’s wellness ethos into intuitive digital design. The app made shopping easier — and more enjoyable — for our customers.”
Laura Widerski
Sales Specialist
“Having AJ on a project is like unlocking a cheat code. We brought him in to help with a sluggish enterprise app, and within weeks he’d overhauled the user interface, optimized performance, and set up a shared design system we still rely on. He raised the standard for what “done” should look like."
Jackie Sanders
Investment Planner
More about me
I’m a multidisciplinary software architect, app expert, and product owner based in both 🌴 Los Angeles and 🇨🇦 Canada. I’m very passionate about the work that I do and take projects personally.
I’m a Dad, a loving uncle, home server lab hobbyist, problem solver, experienced day trader, and all around workaholic.
My Experience
I’ve had the pleasure to work with companies 🏢 across a variety of industries 🏛️ I’m always interested in new ✨ and exciting adventures 🧨
📲 Unmatched Mobile Experience
🏦 Bank and Fintechs
🧠 AI and Machine Learning
💳 Card Issuance
☎️ VoIP Services, SBC and ARS
📶 MVNO & Cellular
🎡 Theme parks
⚡️ RFID & Low-energy Bluetooth
⚙️ Web Hosting & Cloud
💍 Rewards and Loyalty
🥷 Offshore Team Management
👨🏫 Team Training and Leadership
and much more!
- Mar 2010 – Nov 2024
Bit Limited Partnership
As Chief Software Architect and CTO behind the top marketing agencies that whitelabel our app development services, I spent a decade building the world’s top brands.
- March 2021 – March 2022
Nordic Naturals
Led Nordic Naturals through a full digital transformation from Magento to a headless Shopify architecture and at the same time implemented Scrum throughout the development team.
- Sept 2009 – Sept 2014
The Walt Disney Company
Agency contract to develop the first Disney Magic Bands
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