About

Learn more about me and my career journey
Hey there, I'm John.

From a college dropout to a self-taught engineer and designer, my career journey has been anything but ordinary. This unconventional path has fueled a 15-year career in product design.

My journey has taken me from being one of the first developers on the App Store, to independently developing top-charting apps, and to launching products for companies like Facebook and Instagram that reach billions worldwide.

My independent app development work has been featured in the App Store Top 10 Charts, App Store Featured Collections, "New & Noteworthy," "What's Hot,” on Apple.com, and in worldwide Apple TV ads.

I previously co-founded Fetchy, an AI platform for educators, now used by schools around the world.

I’ve also been fortunate to work alongside some of the world's most valuable brands, including Coca-Cola, Meta, Starwood Hotels, Chick-fil-A, IBM, DaVita Health, BlackRock, Starbucks, Samsung, and Nestle, to name a few.

I’m proud to hold multiple patents, a testament to my dedication to innovative design.

Wanna work together? Get in touch.
Career Highlights
Independent App Design & Development
• Placement in App Store Top 10 Charts
• App Store  "App of the Week"
• App Store "New & Noteworthy"
• App Store "What's Hot"
• Featured in global Apple TV ads
• Apple WWDC scholarship winner

Professional Achievements
• Led development of a new Creator app for Facebook
• Pioneered the account architecture vision across Instagram and Meta
• Drove +16 Million MAP growth/year for Instagram
• Redesigned the onboarding experience for Cash App
• Spearheaded and developed a new ASO service for Ogilvy
• Founder of Fetchy, an AI startup for education
• Patent #US11669341B2: Secondary Account Creation
• Patent #US10817564B1: Content Creator Feed Generation
Skills and Expertise
Design Expertise
• Design Leadership
• Product Design
• UI Design
• UX Design
• Interaction Design
• Information Architecture
• User Research
• Content Strategy
• Prototyping


Coding Skills
• HTML
• CSS
• Javascript
• Objective-C
• Swift


Creative Tools
• Figma
• Sketch
• InVision
• Principle
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe After Effects
• Framer
• Webflow
• Origami Studio
• Xcode
Availability
While I'm selective about new engagements, I'm open to exploring opportunities where I can make a big impact.

If you think we'd work well together, get in touch.
Testimonials
"John's understanding of both design and coding bridges gaps in our team like no one else can. Every project he touches turns into something special."
- Anton, Facebook Engineer
"I've never seen anyone as versatile in design as John. He's not just skilled in multiple design disciplines; he excels in them. Work alongside him has been a masterclass in design excellence."
- Sarah, Instagram Design
"Working with John has elevated our brand to a new level. We couldn't have achieved our goals without his exceptional talent and collaboration.
- Min, Ogilvy client
"As a co-founder, John brought a vision to life with impeccable design and strategic foresight. His leadership in design has been a cornerstone of our success."
- Paige, Co-Founder Fetchy