Todd Winstanley
About Todd Winstanley
Todd Winstanley is a Staff Mobile Engineer with extensive experience in software development, particularly in mobile applications. He has worked for several companies, including Rivian, Cruise, and Bear Flag Robotics, and has a background in computer science from Virginia Tech.
Current Role at Bear Flag Robotics
Todd Winstanley serves as a Staff Mobile Engineer at Bear Flag Robotics since 2022. In this role, he focuses on implementing features for an Android application, utilizing Jetpack Compose for user interface development. He also employs manual dependency injection to enhance the app's functionality.
Previous Experience in Mobile Engineering
Prior to his current position, Todd worked at Rivian as a Senior Software Engineer for 8 months in 2022. He has also held roles at Medallia as a Senior Software Engineer, Mobile, from 2017 to 2019, and at Cruise as a Senior SDET from 2019 to 2021. His experience includes developing mobile applications and integrating various APIs.
Early Career and Software Development
Todd began his career in software development at salesforce.com as a Software Engineer in Quality from 2011 to 2014. He then transitioned to Xoom Corporation, where he worked as a Software Developer, Mobile, from 2015 to 2016. His role involved bootstrapping a new native Android app with a complete CI/CD pipeline.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Todd studied at Virginia Tech, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. His education spanned from 2002 to 2010, providing him with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Military Service and Leadership
Before his career in technology, Todd served in the Army National Guard as an Infantry Squad Leader from 2002 to 2008. This experience contributed to his leadership skills and ability to work effectively in team-oriented environments.