who I am.

I make nice things for iOS. I’m current accepting projects. I love working with Objective-C and Haskell. When I’m not building something for a client, I like to work on my own pet projects, which include a few iPhone apps and several open-source libraries. Lately, I have been creating a new programming language called Foam, which compiles to Objective-C++.

I enjoy working on a team, but I’m also confident working alone if a project demands it. My favorite things are dogs, Jazz, and elegant solutions. I avoid poor industrial design like the plague.

what I have made.

I created Runenstein as a way to study the Germanic runes (I am a hobbyist in philology), but it quickly became a testing ground for new techniques in customizing the canonical iOS user interface to fit an application’s domain. Last year, I released Runenstein 1.1, which increased performance severalfold, and added support for Retina Display and various iOS 4 features. I am actively working on Runenstein 1.2, which is rewritten fromt the ground up for iOS 5, and includes greatly improved interaction and performance.

During the summers of 2010 and 2011, I worked as an independent contractor at Small Society (since acquired by Walmart Labs), helped them build the Hautelook app, as well as a very exciting, but unannounced project.

you should hire me.

Do you have a plan for an iOS application, and have the resources to put it into action? You need a good developer, me. I’m friendly, reasonable, and have strong opinions about good design: together, we can make something really great.

If you think we could work well together, or want to ask me any questions, and I’ll respond as soon as I can. I look forward to helping you make your iOS project the very best it can be!

my availability.

I’m currently taking on short-term projects.