Resume
iOS developer with hands-on experience building SwiftUI applications in travel, gaming, and civic-tech domains.
GEORGE CLINKSCALES Jr.
Professional Summary
Participating in non-credit certificate program designed to build a foundation for work and a career in an app economy using Apple’s iOS ecosystem. Engage Apple’s challenge based learning curriculum gaining exposure in coding, design, project management, entrepreneurship, research and business analysis while focusing on Software Engineer.
Experience
- We Change Community Consulting – Detroit | iOS Developer Intern
Feb 2026 – April 2026
Leveraging SwiftUI and Firebase, with a partner I built the foundational architecture for CommonSight, prioritizing secure user sessions and reliable data flows. Specifically focused on the intersection of geospatial views and AI-generated content to ensure civic data was both accessible and engaging. - MSU Apple Developer Academy – Detroit | Developer Participant
September 2025 – May 2026
Participating in a challenge-based Apple development program focused on coding, design, project management, entrepreneurship, research, and business analysis.
Building production-oriented iOS apps using SwiftUI and Apple frameworks while applying product strategy and user research.
SwiftUI Projects
- CommonSight | Engineer
February 2026 – Present
View on TestFlight | View on GitHub
A civic-tech platform built with SwiftUI and Firebase to streamline community-led projects and bridge urban resource gaps in Detroit. Features AI-powered campaign tools, spatial mapping for neighborhood data, and real-time progress tracking. Demonstrates multi-module architecture, user engagement, and impactful civic storytelling through AI-assisted data visualization.
- CoastCast | Engineer
March 2026 – March 2026
View Front End on GitHub | View Back End on GitHub
A full-stack weather dashboard built with SwiftUI (frontend) and Python FastAPI (backend). Integrates real-time weather data from external APIs, featuring custom UI, code snippets, and seamless backend/frontend communication. Demonstrates API design, data parsing, and SwiftUI interface best practices.
- SlotParking |Engineer
March 2026 – Present
View on GitHub
Building a real-time parking management app for Detroit using SwiftUI and Firebase, designed for attendants and lot owners to track and broadcast available spots citywide.
Leading MVP launch and partnership outreach with hands-on field testing, high-contrast UI, and direct engagement with private lot owners.
Engineering scalable spot tracking and live sync with Firebase, focusing on accessibility, speed, and Detroit-specific branding.
Collaborating in a cross functional agile environment to harden the production ready MVP, ensuring seamless coalition formation and multi role data security.
- Stamped! — A City Passport | Lead Engineer, Designer, Project Manager
November 2025 – February 2026
Visit on App Store | View on GitHub
Published a SwiftUI travel app on the App Store and submitted it in the 2026 Swift Student Challenge, transforming architecture exploration into a passport style collection experience.
Engineered a scalable, accessibility first architecture for iPhone/iPad featuring stamp progression, haptic feedback and full support VoiceOver, Dynamic Type and High Contrast modes.
Developed advanced travel tools including AI - assisted itinerary planning, voice based quizzes and live API currency conversion with robust local fallbacks for offline reliability. - TakeFlight — A Bird Life | Engineer
January 2026 – February 2026
View on TestFlight | View on GitHub
Architected a 4 in 1 SpriteKit game with integrated mini games, a step by step tutorial mode, and refined gameplay logic for a responsive UX.
Engineered persistent score tracking and a comprehensive settings menu featuring haptic feedback and granular audio management.
Additional tutorials and smaller projects available upon request.
Multi-Language & Web Projects
- LearnToCode | Designer, Engineer, Curriculum Author
February 2026 – March 2026
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Developed a multi language coding trainer supporting 9+ languages and 14 module tracks; engineered interactive quiz logic and persistent progress tracking using vanilla JS and LocalStorage.
- Personal Portfolio & Resume Website | Engineer
February 2026 – March 2026
Built a responsive personal portfolio using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, hosted on GitHub Pages with integrated recruiter friendly project deep dives.
Implemented a Firebase backend for secure contract form handling and granular user analytics/ event tracking.
Secured user data by configuring Firestore security rules to protect private communications and backend infrastructure.
Scientific Lab Work
- Colorado State University Wheat Breeding Program | Lab Assistant
Fort Collins, CO | June 2022 – March 2023
- Supported a wheat breeding research workflow from DNA processing to field data collection.
- Performed DNA extraction from seed tissue and assisted PCR and gel electrophoresis marker workflows.
- Assisted with planting, irrigation support, and harvesting of experimental wheat plots.
- Maintained lab quality standards through equipment cleaning, calibration, and contamination prevention.
- Collaborated with research scientists on trait-linked genetic data and field observation documentation.
Education
Apple Developer Academy | Michigan State University, Detroit
Certificate of completion - IOS Development | August 2025 - May 2026
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Science, Horticulture / Horticultural Business Management | August 2019 - May 2022
- GPA: 3.2
- Dean’s List (Final Two Semesters)
- Member, Horticultural Honors Society
Technical Skills
- Languages/Frameworks: Swift, SwiftUI, SpriteKit, Foundation, AVKit, Speech, PhotosUI, CoreMotion, Python (FastAPI), HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Architecture/Data: MVVM, SwiftData, JSON, RESTful API design/integration, data parsing
- Tools: Xcode, GitHub, Sketch, Canva, Firebase, Visual Studio Code, Chrome DevTools, Thunder Client
- Platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Web
- Other: Accessibility design, interaction design, product prototyping, API development, responsive web design, curriculum authoring, quiz logic, persistent progress tracking
Soft Skills
- Cleanliness, organization, and maintenance mindset with high attention to detail and concentration.
- Respectful collaborator with good ethics, honesty, trust, and professionalism across teams.
- Strong work ethic balanced with sustainable work-life habits for long-term performance.
- Adaptable and versatile in changing project needs, with focus on continuous progress.
- Humble, grateful, and appreciative teammate who values feedback and improvement.
- Active global listener who communicates clearly.
- Strong time management, punctuality, consistency, and reliability in day-to-day execution.
Volunteer Experience
- The Greening of Detroit | Volunteer | Detroit, MI | December 2025 – Present
- Montgomery County Food Bank | Volunteer | Conroe, TX | January 2025 – May 2025
Certificates
- Apple — Apple Ads Certification for ads on the App Store (March 2026)
- Meta Certificate Program — Intro to Front-End Development (July 2025)
- University of Michigan — Python for Everybody: Getting Started (June 2025)
- University of Colorado — Pharmaceutical Sciences (May 2023)
- Harvard Online — Principles of Biochemistry (May 2023)
- Duke University — Introduction to Human Physiology (August 2022)
- Cornell University — Breeding and Entrepreneurial Certificate (June 2022)