Director of Engineering @ Throwdown Labs (Keelo)
From February 2018 to May 2019, I served as Director of Engineering at Throwdown Labs, leading the development of Keelo—a high-intensity fitness platform that brings quality workouts to everyone at an affordable price.
Product Vision
Keelo democratizes access to high-quality fitness training by delivering professionally designed high-intensity workouts through beautiful mobile apps. I led consumer-facing projects on both iOS and Android, ensuring exceptional user experiences across platforms.
Awards & Recognition
The quality and innovation of our work earned recognition from the industry’s most prestigious platforms:
Apple App Store
- Today Feature
- “New Apps We Love”
- “Best New Updates”
Google Play Store
- Best New Apps
Media Features
- Forbes - Top 12 Health & Fitness Apps
- Men’s Fitness - Best Health and Fitness Apps
- SELF Magazine - 13 Best New Workout Apps
- GLAMOUR - Featured App
- Elite Daily - Featured App
Technical Leadership
As Director of Engineering, I:
- Led the iOS and Android development teams
- Architected scalable mobile solutions for real-time workout tracking
- Implemented features for workout personalization and progress tracking
- Built seamless experiences that users loved and critics praised
- Ensured consistent quality across both mobile platforms
Impact
Through exceptional execution and user-focused design, Keelo achieved widespread recognition and helped thousands of users access quality fitness training. The numerous features and awards validated our approach to making fitness accessible and effective.