Robert Carlsen is a Senior Software Engineer with 17 years building mobile and wearable experiences at the intersection of health, fitness, and secure authentication, currently shaping Workout features at Apple. He has deep iOS expertise from projects like Nike+ and FuelBand to leading HYPR’s first iOS FIDO implementation, and contributes C++ back-end improvements to open-source performance software for cyclists and triathletes (GoldenCheetah). Comfortable bridging product, hardware, and data visualization, he has shipped Bluetooth LE accessory protocols and fast R&D prototypes for companion apps. An NYU ITP graduate and former educator in digital design, Robert blends design sensibility with systems-level engineering to turn biometric and sensor data into useful user experiences.
16 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Professional Studies Interactive Telecommunications, Master of Professional Studies Interactive Telecommunications at New York University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Graphic Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Graphic Design at The College of New Jersey
Performance Software for Cyclists, Runners, Triathletes and Coaches
Role in this project:
Back-end Developer
Contributions:53 commits in 1 year 1 month
Contributions summary:Robert primarily focused on enhancing the Golden Cheetah software's functionality through C++ code contributions. They implemented new features, such as the `PolarRideFile` class, to support additional data file formats related to cycling performance. Furthermore, the user addressed bugs in existing components, specifically in `PfPvPlot.cpp` and `TcxParser.cpp`, and made adjustments to the user interface. Overall, the user's work involved improving the software's data handling and visualization capabilities.
Contributions:17 commits, 2 pushes, 2 comments in 4 years 6 months
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Robert Carlsen - Senior Software Engineer - Workout at Apple