I like building powerful products that are simple to use.

I cofounded Parse, a YC funded mobile cloud service that enables developers to add a backend in minutes, without having to touch any server-side technology. (Psst.. we're hiring smart developers, email me at james -AT- parse.com)

Before that, I was a lead developer and one of the first engineers at Scribd, where I've had a hand in creating the world's largest social publishing site over the past 3 years.

In my spare time, I also create fun, useful, and awesome things for the web on a daily basis. My passion is making products that people love to use.

I'm a lifelong learner with focused interests in entrepreneurship, design, coding, and gastronomy.

My Projects

parse.com — A mobile cloud service that enables developers to add a backend in minutes. Raised $1.6M in funding to make this a reality with my cofounders @tikhon, @ilyasu, and @lacker.
quietwrite.com — The most peaceful online editor. Over 60k writings made so far.
0boxer.com — Turn your Gmail into a game. Over 10,000 users signed up. Get to Inbox Zero and win!
readshout.com — A site to share the interesting things you're reading on the web. Built with Tikhon Bernstam as a project at Scribd.
makeyourowngaplogo.com — Viral site that lets users give their take on the new (dead) Gap logo.
divvyus.com — Easily share todo lists with groups of people to collaborate on.
clashsport.com — Keep up with the latest table tennis matches on YouTube, all organized by world class players.
flashadsarebroken.com — PSA site to spread the word about broken flash ads across the web.
trpdsaya.tumblr.com — A Tumblr that pokes fun at the way developers over-analyze how consumers perceive their apps.