John Ip
About John Ip
John Ip is a Lead Android Developer at Fisker Inc, where he manages a team of 15 engineers and advocates for clean architecture in software development. He has over 25 years of experience in the field, including significant roles at Texas Instruments and Bottle Rocket.
Work at Fisker
John Ip currently serves as the Lead Android Developer at Fisker Inc, a position he has held since 2023. He works remotely and leads a team of 15 Android engineers within the Business Solutions - Digital & Data group. His role involves direct management of 8 Android engineers, where he provides mentorship, conducts one-on-one sessions, and performs periodic assessments. John advocates for clean architecture in software development, emphasizing the importance of structured and maintainable code.
Previous Experience at Texas Instruments
Before joining Fisker, John Ip worked at Texas Instruments as a Software Engineer from 1996 to 2013. During his 17 years at the company, he gained extensive experience in software development, contributing to various projects and initiatives. His long tenure at Texas Instruments provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Experience at Bottle Rocket
John Ip held multiple roles at Bottle Rocket, starting as a Software Engineer - Android from 2013 to 2018, and later advancing to Lead Software Engineer - Android from 2018 to 2023. His five years in these positions allowed him to develop expertise in mobile software development, focusing on creating applications with aesthetic user interfaces and delightful user experiences. His leadership at Bottle Rocket contributed to the growth and success of the Android development team.
Education and Expertise
John Ip earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from Cornell University, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His educational background laid the groundwork for his career in software engineering. John's expertise includes mobile software development, team leadership, and advocating for clean architecture, which he applies in his current role at Fisker.