Dave Neff
About Dave Neff
Dave Neff is a Senior Swift Engineer at Adobe, specializing in cross-platform SDK development for Frame.io. He has a background in iOS development and has contributed to various projects, including the Apple TV app and offline features for Frame.io.
Work at Adobe
Dave Neff currently holds the position of Senior Swift Engineer at Adobe, specifically within the Frame.io team. He has been with Adobe since 2021 and continues to work from New York, New York. His role involves developing and enhancing software solutions, leveraging his expertise in Swift programming to contribute to the company's offerings.
Previous Experience at Frame.io
Neff worked at Frame.io from 2019 to 2021, initially as a Swift Engineer for two years before being promoted to Senior Swift Engineer for a brief period of three months in 2021. During his tenure, he played a significant role in developing internal cross-platform SDKs, which facilitated safe and efficient development across iOS, macOS, and tvOS. He was instrumental in shipping version 1.0.0 of Frame.io's Apple TV app and contributed to adapting the iPhone app for iPad.
Education and Expertise
Dave Neff studied at Pima Community College, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities from 2006 to 2008. He later attended the Flatiron School, completing a program in iOS Development in 2016. Neff also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Arts with a minor in Economics and International Relations from the University of Arizona, which he obtained from 2009 to 2011.
Career History in iOS Development
Before joining Frame.io, Neff gained experience as an iOS Developer at several companies. He worked at AskJack for 11 months in 2017 and at Rethink Ed for two months in 2018. He also spent a year at GLAMSQUAD from 2018 to 2019. His roles involved developing and enhancing mobile applications, contributing to his growth as a skilled developer in the iOS ecosystem.
Key Contributions to Frame.io
During his time at Frame.io, Neff made significant contributions, including architecting the Offline Mode feature, which allowed users to download and review media on their devices. He also improved video playback capabilities in Frame.io's video player, enhancing the overall user experience for clients.