Ryan Simon

Ryan Simon

Mentor
5.0
(52 reviews)
US$25.00
For every 15 mins
85
Sessions/Jobs
ABOUT ME
I help my mentees become Android professionals.
I help my mentees become Android professionals.

I currently live and breath Android. I'm the Software Architect for a rapidly growing team of seven Android developers. I got my humble beginnings with web development, and I've been developing software for a little over 10 years now.

I specialize in practical Android mentorship. I've helped many mentees find jobs as professional Android Engineers. If you're looking to become an Android Engineer, please reach out! I'd love to chat.

Spanish, English
Pacific Time (US & Canada) (-07:00)
Joined June 2015
EXPERTISE
9 years experience | 33 endorsements
I've been heavily involved in the development of several critically successful apps. These include: MyPlate by Livestrong.com, Weedmaps, ...
I've been heavily involved in the development of several critically successful apps. These include: MyPlate by Livestrong.com, Weedmaps, and Monzo. I specialize in architecture and UI/UX. I've been using Jetpack Compose now for the last two years, and I highly recommend it for both new and experienced devs.
Kotlin
View more
Kotlin
View more
5 years experience | 17 endorsements
I've been using Kotlin since it became officially supported for Android development. I'm intimately familiar with Kotlin basics, Coroutin...
I've been using Kotlin since it became officially supported for Android development. I'm intimately familiar with Kotlin basics, Coroutines, Flows, and Multiplatform projects.
Cross platform
View more
Cross platform
View more
6 years experience | 10 endorsements
Java has really been a means to an end for me as an Android engineer. That said, I've learned to love a lot of what the language provides...
Java has really been a means to an end for me as an Android engineer. That said, I've learned to love a lot of what the language provides, and the incredible community behind it.
View more
View more

REVIEWS FROM CLIENTS

5.0
(52 reviews)
Erin Reddy
Erin Reddy
May 2022
Ryan spent a few weeks helping me learn to make an Android project in Kotlin. He's both personable and knowledgeable, and does a good job of explaining things. He was helpful both with directing me toward good ways to build my app, and in diagnosing and fixing most of my problems. The one time we got stuck during a session and were unable to accomplish anything, I got an email later that night saying he had figured it out and sent me the solution. I'd say the only downside is his limited availability, but he was willing to answer quick questions over messages even if not available for a meeting, which was super helpful.
lpp
lpp
December 2021
Ryan is an amazing mentor, super focused on solving all issues you have. Highly recommended.
lpp
lpp
December 2021
Ryan is a fantastic mentor, very clear and focused on ensuring high standards and explains concepts very well. Highly recommended.
lpp
lpp
December 2021
Great mentor, always willing to help find and resolve issues.
Kevin
Kevin
December 2021
Provided good alternatives for an issue that I was stuck with. Will definitely recommend Ryan for a thorough resolution to one's problem.
lpp
lpp
December 2021
Ryan is a great mentor, very knowledgeable and flexible in mentoring on any problem you might have
lpp
lpp
November 2021
Ryan is amazing, super mentor and always positive and eager to help. Highly recommended!
lpp
lpp
November 2021
Ryan is amazing! Super enthusiastic and helpful, really awesome mentor. Highly recommended.
lpp
lpp
November 2021
Ryan is amazing, really knowledgeable mentor and super efficient.
lpp
lpp
November 2021
Ryan is awesome! Really great, dedicated mentor. Highly recommended.
SOCIAL PRESENCE
GitHub
informer
Handle Android network errors with elegance
Java
3
1
simple-scoreboard
As the name implies, a simple scoreboard UI for Android
Java
0
0
Stack Overflow
157 Reputation
0
0
9
EMPLOYMENTS
Senior Software Engineer, Android Architect
Weedmaps
2018-07-01-Present
I'm the Software Architect for a rapidly growing team of seven Android developers.
I'm the Software Architect for a rapidly growing team of seven Android developers.
Android
Java
Kotlin
Android
Java
Kotlin
PROJECTS
Weedmaps
2018
Android
Android
MyPlate by Livestrong.com
2015
Android
Android