About Me
I'm Fabricio Rodríguez, an iOS and Android engineer based in Costa Rica. When I'm not programming, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, drinking coffee, talking about music, reading, and learning new programming techniques.
Outside of work
Reading
The Manager's path
Camille Fournier
Listening
In the land of Grey and Pink
Caravan
Watching
House of the Dragon
HBO
Learning
Multi-agent routing
OpenClaw
Recent Projects
When I started programming, I never imagined that it would lead me to work on such interesting projects in so many different areas, the knowledge and experience I've gained working with very intelligent people is invaluable, they have impacted my life in a very positive way and it is something I’ll always be grateful for.
This is a small list of projects in which I have loved to participate, because if you love what you do, you'll never have to work again.
Gaia
iOS/tvOS Engineer
I initially contributed to this project by defining the guidelines for developers and documenting the conventions for writing code and creating unit tests. We knew that a lot of the code would be reused in the tvOS application, with this in mind we defined an MVVM architecture that allowed us to reuse the ViewModel classes by both iOS and tvOS, this allowed us to avoid code duplication and accelerate the project.
This project has a special place in my heart, initially there was no Scrum structure, we created the initial working agreements and the process to follow.
Over the course of several years, we continuously improved our working method to the point where it became a well-oiled machine that worked very effectively and with little friction, this was one of the project's greatest achievements.
Responsibilities
- Develop features and corresponding unit tests.
- Jenkins jobs maintenance and configuration.
- Work with third-party library vendors.
- Certificates and provisioning profiles maintenance
and configuration. - Crash detection, analysis and fix.
Tech
- iOS, tvOS, watchOS
- HLS
- Jenkins
- Apple TV integration
- A/B Testing
- In-app purchases
- MVVM
Weight Watchers
iOS & Android Engineer
Weight Watchers is one of the most recognized health and wellness brands in the world. I had the opportunity to be part of a complete redesign of their mobile application, modernizing the experience for millions of users across both iOS and Android platforms.
The redesign was a significant undertaking that touched every corner of the app. We adopted SwiftUI on iOS and Jetpack Compose on Android to build a consistent, modern UI layer on both platforms. The result spoke for itself — user retention increased by 6% following the launch of the redesigned experience.
Responsibilities
- iOS and Android development for a full app redesign.
- Build and maintain UI components using SwiftUI and Jetpack Compose.
- Collaborate with design and product teams to deliver a cohesive user experience.
- Ensure performance, quality, and stability across both platforms.
Tech
- SwiftUI
- Jetpack Compose
- iOS
- Android
Procore
iOS Engineer
Procore is the world's leading construction management platform, connecting teams across more than 160 countries to manage projects from preconstruction through closeout.
My work focused on a significant architectural improvement: removing a third-party dependency from the chat feature by replacing the chat provider entirely. The migration was executed in three deliberate phases — first replacing the UI layer, then the data sources, and finally the underlying socket connection — ensuring stability at every step. In parallel, we also introduced AI-powered features into the chat experience. The result was a leaner, more maintainable chat system that the team fully owns.
Responsibilities
- Lead the phased migration of the chat feature away from a third-party provider.
- Replace chat UI, data sources, and socket layer across three successive phases.
- Introduce AI features into the in-app chat experience.
- Write and maintain unit, integration, and snapshot tests.
- Use feature flags to manage rollout safely.
Tech
- SwiftUI
- LaunchDarkly
- Tugboat
- XCTest
- Snapshot Tests
Hot 97
iOS & Android Engineer
Hot 97 is New York's #1 hip-hop radio station and one of the most iconic brands in music culture. I worked on a major modernization effort across their iOS and Android applications, bringing a legacy codebase up to current standards and expanding what the app could do for its audience.
Beyond the technical refresh, we introduced a new social dimension to the app — users gained the ability to upload and share videos directly within the platform. To support this, we also built a moderation admin website to manage and review user-generated video content. The project culminated in the release of a new version of the app that delivered this richer experience to Hot 97's passionate community of hip-hop fans.
Responsibilities
- iOS and Android development.
- Modernize codebase and update libraries to current standards.
- Implement social video upload feature for users.
- Build a web-based admin tool for moderating user-generated video content.
- Ship a new version of the app.
Tech
- iOS
- Android
- Video upload
- Admin web portal
Inspirato
SDET(Software Development Engineer in Test)
I am not afraid of change, and this was one of those cases where I got to do something different because my experience matched perfectly the job description and I wanted to have a different role than usual.
The goal of the project was to automate the manual regression test suite using XCTest. I was given the task of starting the automation suite from scratch.
I faced a few challenges along the way, but I was able to overcome them and successfully automate the test suite. I am proud of the work I did on this project, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have taken on a new challenge.
Responsibilities
- Test case definition and programming.
- Create and maintain test plans in Xcode and Jira. 
- Create and maintain workflows in Bitrise.
- Test execution automation with Xray.
- Manual testing.
Tech
- XCTest
- Bitrise
- Gherkin
- Xray
Greenlight
iOS Engineer
Greenlight is a company on a mission to help parents raise financially smart kids. They serve more than 6 million parents and kids with a banking app for families.
One of the most impressive aspects of this project was the large number of engineers working on the same application at the same time. Each team was responsible for a specific feature, and my team was responsible for adding credit card features. Thanks to the team's hard work, users can now apply for a credit card from the application and receive it in the comfort of their own homes.
Responsibilities
- Ensure performance, code quality, testing, and
stability of the application. - Collaborate with the engineering team to build new
features at scale. - Provide guidance on Apple’s design principles,
technology trends, and user interface guidelines
through collaboration with the design team. - Design and develop mobile SDK frameworks or
common libraries. - On-Call support.
Tech
- A/B Testing
- Bitrise
- PromiseKit
- Quick
- Nimble
- Deep Linking
- SSL Pinning
- MVVM-C
- Swift Package Manager/Cocoapods
Davita
iOS Engineer
One of the things that I enjoy the most about my work is to create applications that have a direct impact on the lives of others. Davita is a clear example of this. Working on healthcare applications in the United States is always a challenge due to the amount of regulations. In this case, we developed user interface components for an application that was used by nurses to treat patients.
The project was complex, but rewarding. We had to work closely with nurses to understand their needs and ensure that the application was easy to use and safe. We also had to meet a number of regulatory requirements.
In the end, the project was a success. The application was well-received by nurses and helped to improve patient care. I am proud of the work we did and I am glad that we were able to make a difference in the lives of others.
Responsibilities
- Feature development and unit test development
- Work closely with UI/UX design, product ownership,
back-end, and other teams. - Assist in the resolution of complex and escalated
production issues. - On call support
- Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
- Participate in code review and perform extensive
testing to ensure high quality software.
Tech
- VIPER architecture
- Realm/Realm Object Server
- RxSwift/RxRealm
- Carthage
- Groovy
The Sonar Company
iOS Engineer
The Sonar Company is a startup founded in Costa Rica in early 2016. The company proposes a data transmission model using sound waves, it was selected to participate in the Comcast NBCUniversal’s SportsTech Accelerator program.
The idea behind the development was to create an application that could detect ultrasonic sounds (inaudible to humans) and transmit data through them. This data could then be converted to different formats, making it potentially useful for television. Users could receive links through the audio emitted by the television, regardless of the content that was being shown.
After experiencing setbacks, I was hired to complete the development of the app because the company hired to develop the app was unable to deliver the desired results. My contribution led to successful tests on television, which resulted in the sale of the company and the transfer of operations to the United States. I was unable to continue with the project, but it was a complex and enriching experience that I am grateful for.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and maintenance of the iOS
application, ensuring they meet high standards of
quality, performance, and usability. - Participate in the entire software development
lifecycle, including design, coding, testing,
and deployment. - Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new
technologies to maximize development efficiency. - Create mock-ups and prototypes to express ideas
and gather feedback.
Tech
- AVAudioEngine
- Push Notifications
- Firebase
- Facebook Login
- Google Sign-In
- Google Mobile Ads
- MVVM-C
- Cocoapods