John Heard
About John Heard
John Heard is a Principal Software Engineer at MobilityWare, where he has worked since 2003. He has over 40 years of experience in software engineering, including roles at Great Southern Bank, Unisys, Burroughs, and Upstanding LLC.
Work at MobilityWare
John Heard has been employed at MobilityWare as a Principal Software Engineer since 2003. In this role, he has contributed to the development of various software solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering and application development. His tenure at MobilityWare spans over 21 years, during which he has played a significant role in advancing the company's technology offerings.
Previous Employment History
Before joining MobilityWare, John Heard held several positions in the software engineering field. He worked at Great Southern Bank as a Computer Programmer from 1980 to 1982. He then served as a Systems Programmer at Burroughs from 1982 to 1986. Following that, he was a Staff Software Engineer at Unisys from 1986 to 1993. Later, he worked at Upstanding LLC as a Senior Software Engineer from 1994 to 2014, where he developed software systems for remote control and support of various devices.
Education and Expertise
John Heard studied at Missouri State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems Management from 1978 to 1982. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in information systems, which he has applied throughout his career. He possesses extensive experience in smartphone application programming, particularly with the iPhone SDK and Cocoa Touch.
Software Development Projects
Throughout his career, John Heard has designed and implemented various software solutions. Notably, he developed a mobile ad mediation solution for both iOS and Android platforms. He has also created software systems for remote control and support of desktops and handheld PDAs, including platforms such as Palm OS, Windows Mobile, and Symbian smartphones.