Mobile · Full-stack · Public speaking

Barrett Breshears. Developer & speaker.

Building software since 2009—from native mobile apps and full-stack products to engineering leadership. I share what I learn on stage.

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16+Years building software

iOSMobile expertise

2DevCon talks

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mobile · full-stack · engineering leadership

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Big Sky DevCon / 2025 + 2026

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Career highlights

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Aug 2025–Present
Back end · Native iOS · Native Android · Web

Bridger Aerospace / IGNIS

Staff Engineer

Full-stack engineering on IGNIS for wildfire response: Go back-end development, native mobile apps, real-time aircraft video, and scalable architecture for mission-critical operations.

IGNIS | Wildfire Operations — official App Store screenshot 1 — IGNIS | Wildfire Operations · App Store ↗ Current listing images; may differ from the version I worked on.

IGNIS | Wildfire Operations — official App Store screenshot 2 — IGNIS | Wildfire Operations · App Store ↗ Current listing images; may differ from the version I worked on.

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2024–2025
Mobile · Back end

Builder Trend

Senior Staff Engineer

Architected construction-management systems, improved reliability to 99.5% availability, and established engineering standards across mobile and back-end development.

Buildertrend — official App Store screenshot 1 — Buildertrend · App Store ↗ Current listing images; may differ from the version I worked on.

Buildertrend — official App Store screenshot 2 — Buildertrend · App Store ↗ Current listing images; may differ from the version I worked on.

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2024–2025
Mobile · AI

YOU'RE WRONG

Senior Mobile and Full-stack Developer

Built an AI-powered mobile product from MVP through persona integration, case submissions, account management, and history tracking.

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2023–2025
iOS · Health

Albertsons

iOS Senior Staff Engineer

Led six iOS engineers delivering pharmacy and wellness features, including prescription management, HealthKit integration, and technical architecture.