# Jon Cardasis > Senior Software Engineer @ Shopify Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/joncardasis I’ve spent the last decade as a software engineer focused on mobile and web platforms and the systems supporting them. My goal is to deliver great experiences to anyone with a smartphone. Currently passionate about React Native and platform infrastructure. Platforms and technologies I'm well versed in: • iOS: Objective-C, Swift, C/C++ • React Native: Typescript, JavaScript • Android: Kotlin • Web Development: React, Next.JS, Remix, Node • Backend Development: Node, Rails • macOS: Objective-C, Objective-C++ • Scripting: Bash, Ruby, Python ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Shopify Jan 2021 – Present Engineering on Shop app (mobile & web). Shipping buyer-focused features driving high conversion to and within Shop. Engineering on the client foundations team building shared architecture and libraries that power Shop iOS, Android, and Web. Currently using Remix + React, React Native, iOS, and Android. ### Senior Mobile Engineer @ Form Health Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Boston, Massachusetts Led mobile engineering for obesity weight loss telemedicine startup. As the second engineering hire, I played a pivotal role in setting the technological and design direction for our mobile solutions. Shifted company from third-party developed applications to an in-house managed platform, focusing on data integrity and privacy in accordance with HIPAA compliance. ### Senior Lead Mobile Engineer (React Native - iOS & Android) @ Lyric Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California Technical Lead for luxury short-term rental startup. As the lead for Lyric's mobile team, I spearheaded iOS and Android development using React Native, building and hiring a distributed team in the US & EU. Suite discovery, core booking functionality, and remote suite access via smart device integrations. Oversaw the entire mobile development lifecycle, from design to deployment, including managing CI/CD pipelines and orchestrating release cycles. ### Senior iOS and React Native Developer @ General Motors Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Detroit, MI Senior Engineer on myBrand suite of applications (myChevrolet, myGMC, myBuick) for connected vehicle experiences supporting 5M+ monthly active users. • Developed TINT (TypeScript-to-Native-Transpiler), which statically generates Swift and Java classes and (de)/serialization code for compile-time checked bridging code between RN and Native. • Implemented iOS native security module to prevent code injection and sniffing of JS code at runtime. • Building native features in both our App Store iOS application and emerging RN application. • Focus on TDD (Test Driven Development), AGILE practices, and paired programming. ### Senior macOS Consultant @ United States Department of Defense Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 ### Senior macOS and iOS Developer @ United States Department of Defense Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Crystal City, VA iOS and macOS developer for the US Department of Defense's Mac Center of Excellence. • Possesses Security+ Networking Certification. • Created macOS daemon application, fsaudit, which works with the macOS kernel to continuously monitor file modifications, user account changes, and permission escalations. Optimized to use <0.5% CPU usage at any given time. C and C++. • Instituted more secure git practices for code collaboration to better conform to Department of Defense security standards. • Developed multiple applications to leverage crypto certificates from government-issued ID cards to authenticate and authorize users on macOS machines. • Built macOS provisioning tool which images a macOS disk image to be in compliance with DoD secure host baseline regulations. • Holds Secret level security clearance. ### Mobile iOS Engineer and DevOps @ Ford Motor Company Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Dearborn, MI • Maintained a CI/CD pipeline for mobile application distribution to North America and Asia Pacific teams. • Implemented an automated workflow for building and unit testing iOS applications for company-wide, in-house distribution. • Created a suite of shell script tools used for OSX hardware provisioning. • Took part in managing the Apple Enterprise Developer account. • Software configuration management (SCM) of backend microservices, working closely with our partner, Pivotal Labs. • Helped stand up the Connected Consumer DevOps team. • Established hardware, software, and distribution infrastructure for Marketing and Sales. • Assisted in transitioning Ford from a waterfall to AGILE workflow in a mobile development workspace. ### iOS Developer @ Rocket Mortgage Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Detroit, Michigan iOS developer internship. Shipped Refer Express, an Objective-C iOS referral app for internal company use. Assembled a team of interns to create CreditU, a proof-of-concept Swift application and PHP backend demonstrating a Quicken Loans credit card program and software offering. ### Freelance iOS/Android Developer @ Freelance Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Dearborn, MI Built and delivered high quality, user-friendly mobile applications supporting small businesses. • Created custom Grooveshark Android music player with download service and offline local storage. (Java, SQL) • Developed mobile iOS puzzle game using SpriteKit and CloudKit backend. (Obj-C) • Remote collaboration to create Pebble watch app for children with ADHD. Android and iOS companion apps. (C, Java, Obj-C) ### Application Performance Management Intern @ Compuware Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 Obtained Application Performance Management (APM) certification after completing Compuware curriculum for backend infrastructure and architecture allowing systems to deliver quick responses and 99.99% uptime. ## Education ### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science University of Michigan-Dearborn ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cardasis - GitHub: https://github.com/joncardasis - Website: https://www.medium.com/@joncardasis --- Source: https://flows.cv/joncardasis JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/joncardasis/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22