Jin Budelmann is a seasoned software development manager and founder with 16 years building elegant, user-focused mobile and web applications from startups to enterprise teams. Currently leading engineering at AoFrio and co-founding Journey Health, he combines product-driven technical leadership with hands-on delivery—running pilots with healthcare partners like Monash Health. His background spans hiring and scaling teams, technical due diligence for VCs, and shipping award-winning consumer apps and safety-critical features, plus custom hardware for real-time tracking. Known for strong iOS and cross-platform expertise, Jin has repeatedly bridged C++ embedded systems and modern mobile tooling to turn prototypes into production. Active in the New Zealand tech community, he regularly speaks at meetups and conferences and mentors engineers across disciplines. Outside work he balances technical curiosity with team sports and family life, often found on the basketball court with his three kids nearby.
16 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Auckland Grammar School
Bachelor of Engineering Honors (B.E. Hons), Engineering Science, 2:1, Bachelor of Engineering Honors (B.E. Hons), Engineering Science, 2:1 at University of Auckland
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Jin Budelmann - Software Development Manager at Journey Health