mode set.
an agile software consultancy specializing in web and mobile application
development, created by four developers with a focus on quality and
creativity. we are experts at operating in fast-paced, rapidly-changing
environments, rapidly delivering working software, and a nimble process
that encourages transparency and short feedback cycles. we are more than a
development shop, we want to put you in control of your success.
gabe varela.
gabe leads technical development and architecture for mode set. he is an
expert in web technologies and application development with over a decade
of experience. he provides expertise and leadership in agile and test
driven development, technical architecture, performance
optimization/scaling, and infrastructure development.
gabe received his bachelor of arts in biochemistry from the university of
colorado, boulder. twitter /
github
jay zeschin.
jay leads technical development and architecture for mode set. with over
6 years of experience building and scaling web applications, from
marketing databases to complex enterprise workflow apps, he enjoys
bringing his background in theoretical computer science and psychology to
bear on a wide variety of problems.
jay received his bachelor of science in computer science from
northwestern university. twitter /
github
justin gitlin.
justin leads mobile development for mode set. he is an expert in
developing engaging user interfaces, video games, mobile apps, and
optimizing for iOS and android devices. with 12 years of experience
working on international brands, he continues to push his skills and
explore cutting-edge technologies.
justin holds a double major in computer science and digital media
studies, with a general business minor from the university of denver.
twitter /
github
matthew kitt.
matt leads the front end technology stack for mode set, with over a
decade of experience building large scale web applications for global
brands. he provides unique insight translating user experience, creative
executions and interactions through innovative, optimized, interface
development.
matt received his bachelor of fine arts in interactive media and
technology from the rochester institute of technology.
twitter / github
ryan boyajian.
ryan is a multi-talented engineering wizard for mode set. in his 7 years
of experience building complex interactive executions for major brands,
from configurators to games to kiosks to mobile apps, he's seen and done
it all. with a musician's ken for logic and structure, he is an expert in
architecting applications and interfaces across a variety of platforms.
ryan received his bachelor of arts in interactive media design from the
art institute of colorado. twitter /
github
jed schneider.
jed is a full stack engineer for mode set working remotely from his home
outside Hilton Head, SC. he spent 17 years as a professional cyclist
before switching to software development. his current foci include an
interest in dynamic languages, test driven development, and bettering the
software experience. he speaks at a variety of conferences and is in the
process of releasing a screencast series on coffeescipt.
jed received his masters of arts from the university of kansas and his
bachelors of science from montana state university in bozeman.
twitter /
github
jeremy jackson.
jeremy is an open-source force of nature and full-stack software engineer
for mode set. he has many years of experience building ui- and
backend-intensive executions, with a sharp eye for design and keen
attention to detail. he is also the author of a number of popular
open-source projects including mercury,
navigasmic, and
temporal, and is a contributor
to rails and sprockets. twitter /
github
ken lee.
ken is a logistical mastermind responsible for keeping mode set's
operations running smoothly. with over 3 years of experience in
interactive traffic and project management, he has keen and
detail-oriented insight into the day-to-day management of a development
operation. github