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Top 10 Mobile App Development experts to follow

by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog

Ben Galbraith – Co-heading Google‘s mobile developer strategy, Ben has been a force in the mobile development world. With extensive experience in product development and a focus on user interfaces, his perspectives provide invaluable insights into mobile user experience and development strategies.

Ray Wenderlich – The man behind the popular tutorial website ‘RayWenderlich.com’. Ray has championed mobile development, especially for iOS, with his in-depth tutorials, resources, and tools that have been pivotal for many budding mobile developers.

Jake Wharton – Working with Square and having previously been at Google, Jake is a renowned figure in the Android community. His contributions to open-source projects and his insights into advanced mobile development methodologies make him a must-follow.

Brian Leroux – Co-founder of PhoneGap, a popular mobile app development framework, Brian’s influence has helped steer cross-platform mobile app development. He champions the idea of “write once, run everywhere.”

Natasha Murashev – Also known as “NatashaTheRobot”, Natasha is an influential voice in the Swift development community. She curates a popular newsletter and shares insightful content on iOS development, with a strong emphasis on Swift.

Chris Banes – An Android developer advocate at Google, Chris is deeply involved in Android’s open-source projects. His GitHub repository and talks provide hands-on knowledge and best practices for Android developers.

Christina Warren – A senior tech analyst at Mashable, Christina’s insights into mobile trends, including app development nuances across platforms, offer both breadth and depth.

Eli White – With a rich history in PHP and now focusing on iOS, Eli brings a full-stack perspective to mobile app development. He’s the author of several programming books and is known for his practical insights and strategies in mobile development.

James Montemagno – A Principal Program Manager for Mobile Developer Tools at Microsoft, James’s expertise in Xamarin provides developers with strategies to develop cross-platform apps efficiently. He hosts podcasts, writes blogs, and speaks at conferences, spreading his knowledge about mobile development.

Tim Kadlec – Specializing in performance web solutions, Tim offers a unique perspective on mobile web app development. His discussions revolve around optimizing mobile web apps, ensuring they’re as responsive and efficient as possible.

Top 10 Mobile Security experts to follow

by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog

Lookout’s Michael Flossman: As the Head of Threat Intelligence at Lookout, Michael specializes in targeting mobile threats, vulnerabilities, and espionage campaigns. His research and insights provide a deep understanding of the evolving mobile threat landscape.

Zuk Avraham: Founder of Zimperium, Zuk has been instrumental in identifying major vulnerabilities in the mobile space, notably in Android and iOS. Zimperium’s zLabs, under his guidance, frequently uncovers and reports mobile threats.

Troy Hunt: The creator of “Have I Been Pwned”, a data breach search service, Troy’s expertise extends to mobile security. His engaging workshops and talks often cover mobile security breaches and preventive measures.

Georgia Weidman: An innovative thinker in mobile security, Georgia developed the Smartphone Pentest Framework, which identifies vulnerabilities in smartphone deployments. Her book, “Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking,” also delves into mobile threats.

Wang Tielei: A mobile security researcher, Wang’s work has led to the identification of several vulnerabilities in Android OS. His research papers and presentations provide deep insights into the intricacies of mobile device vulnerabilities.

Patrick Wardle: Focusing on Apple’s iOS, Patrick, a former NSA staffer, has discovered multiple security flaws in Apple’s operating system. His website, Objective-See, offers free Mac security tools and valuable knowledge on Mac and iOS threats.

Nicolás Seriot: This iOS security researcher has developed various open-source tools to inspect apps and find malicious behavior. His tool, “Stanza,” is widely recognized in the community for iOS research.

Katie Moussouris: Founder and CEO of Luta Security, Katie has been pivotal in creating bug bounty programs which often extend to mobile vulnerabilities. Her insights on vulnerability coordination and bug bounties have shaped the way organizations approach mobile security.

Jon Sawyer (jcase): A renowned name in the mobile security world, especially Android, Jon has been credited with identifying numerous vulnerabilities and is an active contributor to the Android developer and security communities.

NowSecure’s Ryan Welton: A mobile security researcher who has discovered critical vulnerabilities in both Android and iOS. With NowSecure, Ryan regularly publishes detailed analyses of various mobile threats and vulnerabilities.