Summary
Robert Harrison is a seasoned iOS and macOS software engineer and co-founder with over 15 years of experience building production mobile and media apps from startup to enterprise. Based in San Diego, he has led video playback, editing, and export architecture at GoPro and now heads iOS development for Thrive, an AI-driven personal finance advisor. He blends hands-on engineering in Swift/Objective-C with product-minded ownership—designing app engines, integrations, and localization tooling while also running a consulting studio that ships accessibility-focused speech and health apps. His background spans research-grade systems (M.A.Sc. in Electronic Systems Engineering) to practical integrations with Apple Watch, HealthKit, RevenueCat, and RESTful APIs. Notably, his work has supported surgical monitoring and a Webby-nominated campus app, reflecting a knack for translating complex domains into usable mobile experiences. Continually balancing startup grit and polished UX, he also brings experience in automation and cross-team collaboration that speeds delivery and improves reliability.
10 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
M.A.Sc. Electronic Systems Engineering, M.A.Sc. Electronic Systems Engineering at University of Regina