Jon Grant
About Jon Grant
Jon Grant serves as a Staff Engineer and Technical Lead at Hinge Health, where he has worked since 2021. He has a strong background in software engineering and has led significant projects that improved application performance and compliance with medical standards.
Work at Hinge Health
Jon Grant has served as a Staff Engineer and Technical Lead at Hinge Health since 2021. His role involves overseeing technical projects and leading initiatives to enhance the company's digital health solutions. Notably, he led the effort to register Hinge Health's application as a medical device, ensuring adherence to international compliance standards. Under his leadership, the team achieved significant optimizations, including a 95% reduction in mobile app crashes and a 15% decrease in memory usage.
Previous Experience
Before joining Hinge Health, Jon Grant worked at DreamBox Learning as a Technical Lead from 2019 to 2021. He also held positions at IGT, where he served as Technical Lead and Senior Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he worked at Cricket Moon Media in various roles, including Director of Web Technologies and Senior Software Engineer, contributing to multiple projects over a span of several years.
Education and Expertise
Jon Grant holds a Master of Science in Music Technology from the University of York and a Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music - Music Technology from Belmont University. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and technology development, particularly in the context of digital health applications. He has also led projects involving AI-generated real-time feedback, demonstrating his engagement with innovative technologies.
Achievements in Software Development
Throughout his career, Jon Grant has implemented several key initiatives that have enhanced product offerings. He developed a process for generating unlimited, clinically-validated physical therapy exercise sessions, significantly improving the product's value proposition. He also doubled the frame rate of the mobile app, which greatly improved user experience. Additionally, he designed a curriculum for an internal coding bootcamp, fostering the professional development of his team members.
Team Leadership and Development
Jon Grant has a proven track record in team leadership, having founded and cultivated a high-performing team of full-stack developers. He emphasizes a culture of excellence and innovation within his teams, contributing to successful project outcomes and continuous improvement in software development practices.