James Trask

About James Trask

I\'m a Senior Software Engineer and Platform Architect with 25+ years of experience building scalable consumer, enterprise, and manufacturing solutions. I specialize in crafting mobile applications, front-end experiences, and cross-platform systems that blend elegant user experience with robust system architecture.Throughout my career at HP, I contributed as a key architectural leader in transforming flagship apps like HP Smart into modular, hybrid platforms — bridging native, web, and cloud technologies. I helped shape cross-platform runtime systems, championed platform quality and governance, and mentored engineers across mobile, backend, and infrastructure domains.I believe the best products come from thoughtful design, technical excellence, and a relentless focus on user needs. Whether contributing to strategic system design, leading cross-functional collaboration, or mentoring future technical leaders, I aim to build not just great software, but strong, sustainable engineering cultures.I\'m passionate about mobile development, scalable system architecture, elegant UX, and the craft of making technology simple, intuitive, and powerful. I love solving hard problems and making the complex feel effortless for users.

Experience

1. Staff Software Engineer, Ios

   Insulet Corporation

   Sep 2025 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   I’m a Staff iOS Engineer working on the next‑generation Omnipod companion app, building SwiftUI and TCA‑based features that help people living with diabetes manage their insulin delivery. I focus on both UI and business logic, contributing to a dependable, medical‑grade mobile experience.

Education

• Pierce College

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Pre-Engineering

  1989 — 1994

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering Science – Mechatronics Specialization

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Html
• Css
• Javascript
• Xml
• Json
• Jquery
• Ruby on Rails
• Web Development
• Web Design
• User Interface Design
• User Experience Design
• Interaction Design
• Agile Methodologies
• Tdd
• Bdd
• Object Oriented Design
• Software Architectural Design
• Database Design
• C#
• C++
• Visual Basic
• Debugging
• Embedded Systems
• Sql
• Web Services
• Mysql
• Plc Programming
• Machine Vision
• Servo Control
• Git
• Test Driven Development
• Software Development
• Software Engineering