How to turn your big idea into a great product — I have a great idea! Is one of the expressions I often hear from early-stage startup founders, yet how to implement it and become successful is still a mystery to many. Some of the most commonly asked questions by entrepreneurs when building an MVP are, where do I start? How…

How the right Software Development approach can make or break your startup — Startup engineering in the early stages of a new tech venture is tricky to say the least. There are many studies often cited that demonstrate the high failure rate of startups, such as a 92% failure rate within 3 years. Whilst there are many reasons why startups fail, far too…

I recently completed Udacity’s Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree Capstone Project, titled “Classifying Urban Sounds using Deep learning”, where I demonstrate how to classify different sounds using AI. The following is an overview of the project, outlining the approach, dataset and tools used and also the results. Full links to all…

Good Mobile SDK craftsmanship is a topic that often comes up with teams aiming to perfect their SDK strategy. The benefits of a well built SDK are clear. Improved developer experience, faster integration and rollout of new features, all which ultimately leads to a higher adoption of your product. …

With the growing popularity of voice and audio-enabled products, such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home, it seems reasonable for consumers to be concerned about exactly what audio data is being collected, stored and shared. Furthermore, in light of the recent news stories regarding Silverpush and more recently Alphonso…

Keeping users engaged with your app is key to its success. One of the greatest problems for app developers is the rate of mobile app abandonment. Many apps are downloaded and then ignored or even uninstalled. …

Mobile app optimisation is the process of using controlled experimentation to improve an app’s ability to drive business goals. Here I will outline various techniques I’ve used to build successful apps. These techniques allow developers to define, measure and test features in an iterative and low cost way. …

27 May 2015 Recently I had the opportunity to build another Chrome Extension. This time it was for Chirp, the ambitious London based startup that I recently did some Android App development for. …

11 May 2015 Since the 21st of April this year, if your website isn’t mobile-friendly, it’s going to take a significant hit on Google rankings. For anyone dependent on search traffic, that is reason alone to check and update your site, but it’s also a worthwhile exercise in itself. The…