Strobe
The Strobe platform was launched in September 2011 , aiming to empower developers in creating HTML5 applications for desktops, smartphones, and tablets. The primary objective of the platform was to offer a comprehensive suite of tools for building, deploying, and hosting web applications. My involvement with the team began in June 2011, where I contributed to integrating the platform with social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. I had the privilege of working alongside a remarkable team consisting of individuals like Yehuda Katz, Carl Lerche, José Valim, Peter Wagenet, Piotr Sarnacki, and many other talented individuals. In November 2011, the platform was acquired by Facebook.
Triage
Triage is an application that utilizes AI to rapidly screen skin disorders using a smartphone. Established in 2015 in Toronto, Canada, I became a part of the team in late-2018 with a focus on developing their Rails API and React-based frontend. The platform harnesses cutting-edge technologies, including convolutional neural networks, to deliver an accurate method for diagnosing various skin conditions.
Freeletics
Freeletic is a German startup established in 2012, offering a platform that delivers personalized, high-intensity training plans. In mid-2014, I became a part of the team, contributing to the development and maintenance of their Rails API and Angular frontend. Additionally, I played a key role in breaking down the monolithic Rails backend into separate services catering to different products: Bodyweight, Running, and Nutrition Guide. With over 50 million users, Freeletics offers multiple mobile applications. In 2018, the platform was acquired by JAZZ Venture Partners.
Tiramizoo
Tiramizoo is a German startup established in 2010, with a primary focus on offering local same-day delivery services in Munich. By 2012, the company had expanded its services to cover major German cities and collaborate with over 1200 courier companies. I joined the team at the beginning of 2012 to contribute to the development of a new API enabling seamless e-commerce integration and to reconstruct the web application. In September 2012, Tiramizoo was acquired by Daimler.
World Emissions Scenario Pathways
World Emissions Scenario Pathways is an integral component of the broader Climate Watch platform, managed by the esteemed World Resources Institute. This tool empowers users to explore economic and emissions scenarios, thus identifying opportunities to achieve countries' sustainable development and climate objectives. I became a member of the team in early 2018, contributing to the development of the project's backend for researchers, facilitating the import and management of emissions datasets. The source code is available under the MIT license.
Treatwell
Treatwell Pet Care is a mobile veterinary service located in Ottawa, Canada. The company provides a membership-based preventive pet care service. My role involved overseeing the migration from an old WooCommerce-based solution to a new, extensively customized platform built on Spree Commerce.
billOHIP
billOHIP (also known as Mo-Billing) is an application designed to streamline the process of medical bill submissions by doctors in Ontario, Canada. Developed using Ruby on Rails, it is optimized for smooth performance on mobile devices and offers dedicated iOS and Android applications. In September 2017, the source code was released as free software under the AGPL version 3 license.
Fakturama
Fakturama is an invoicing application that stands out for being completely open source and written entirely in JavaScript. Developed as an Ember application, it leverages Firebase for data storage and relies on YQL to fetch exchange rates from the National Polish Bank. Remarkably, despite being hosted on GitHub Pages, the application operates without a single line of custom server-side code.
Bombs!
Bombs! is a fully playable, browser-based Dyna Blaster clone created back in 2011 using JavaScript and canvas. It utilizes the YUI 3 library, which is no longer maintained. The source code is available on GitHub.
