Robin Willis

Product army of one and full stack developer advancing and challenging the boundaries of both disciplines

Santa Barbara, CA

RCW

About

2x founder, seasoned technology and design leader with over 14 years of experience, I excel at transforming complex problems into successful products at intersection of design and engineering.

Work Experience

Tender
founder
design
engineering
leadership

2017 - 2022

Head of Product Design

Leading the charge in revolutionizing caregiving through innovative technology. My role involves crafting a forward-thinking product vision, guiding the roadmap, and orchestrating all facets of product design and development. Key achievements include spearheading transformative features, cultivating a culture of innovation, and building a cohesive, efficient product team. I prioritize a user-centric approach, resulting in increased engagement, satisfaction, and retention, contributing to Tender's mission of creating a seamless caregiving platform.

Gordils & Willis
founder
design
engineering
leadership

2017 - 2022

Partner

Led company-wide strategic vision, management, and day-to-day operations to ensure high-quality work delivery. Took a hands-on approach in both design and engineering, contributing to client projects and staying current with the latest industry techniques. Conducted regular design and engineering reviews for quality assurance, while managing and mentoring team members. Cultivated strong client relationships, understanding their needs to deliver exceptional service and results.

CompStak
design
engineering
management

2014 - 2017

Product Designer / Software Engineer

Led UI/UX design and research. Spearheaded redesign and front-end overhaul– enhancing usability and improving sales and user retention.

Sunglass
design
engineering
management

2012 - 2013

Software Engineer

Designed and developed multiple 3D design application plug-ins, seamlessly interacting with a web API through various languages and interfaces. Additionally, I created the companion iOS App, enabling users to download, navigate, and add annotations, photos, and comments onto 3D models. Managed external development through contractors and effectively coordinated efforts with the internal development team for seamless integration.

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

2007 - 2011
MARCH, Architecture

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

2003 - 2007
BFA, Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript
React/Next.js
Node.js
GraphQL
React Native
Swift
Python
CSS/SCSS/Tailwind
WebGL/Three.js
Figma/Adobe
User Interface Design
Data Visualization
3D Modeling
User Experience Research
Project Management/Agile