Hi, I'm Mark.I've spent 15 years helping teams build mobile apps that don't suck.
Mobile Expertise
Building something users actually want is harder than building something that just works. I help you nail both.
Mobile Expertise
I've been doing this long enough to have opinions about everything mobile - and the battle scars to back them up.
Strategic Planning
Your brilliant app idea needs a reality check and a roadmap. I'll tell you what's actually viable and what's just wishful thinking.
Technical Leadership
I've built teams from scratch, inherited broken ones, and turned chaos into shipping products. Let me save you the drama.
Architecture & Technology
React Native or native? Serverless or traditional backend? I've seen what works (and what definitely doesn't) so you don't have to guess.
Platform Expertise
iOS users behave differently than Android users. Your app strategy should too. I'll show you why.
Risk Mitigation
Every mobile project has landmines waiting to explode your timeline and budget. I know where they're buried.
Sound like someone you'd want on your side?
Schedule a CallCompanies I've Worked With
Some of the companies I've helped stop guessing and start building.
What actually happens when you work with me
I've worked with everyone from 3-person startups to companies with millions of users. The problems are always different, but the approach is the same: figure out what actually matters, avoid the expensive mistakes, and build something people want to use.
Startups & Scale-ups
When you're small, every decision matters. I help you make the right technical choices that won't box you in as you grow. No over-engineering, no trendy tech that'll bite you later - just solid foundations that scale with your ambitions.
Enterprise Teams
Big companies have different challenges. I help navigate the politics, align stakeholders, and get things done without the usual enterprise drama. Sometimes it's about the tech, but usually it's about getting everyone pointing in the same direction.
“Mark has worked hard during his time at Next to help deliver a range of customer facing Apps that have transformed the way in which we work. He has focused on delivering value for the business, hitting all of his deadlines whilst not compromising on quality. Mark is an excellent communicator and someone who I trust to not just do a job, but to do a job well.”
“Mark gave me a chance when I knew nothing, and since then I'm excelling at a role and in a team that I love. A team that he largely helped build. He's a supportive, pragmatic, and calm leader with many years of hard earned experience. He's been there, done that, and can spot the right approach, mistakes, or talent.”
“Mark is not only one hell of a good developer he's also a very talented 'people person'. His ability to understand what a client requires, and empathise with them throughout the life-cycle of a project are rare and true talents. His work was always completed to the highest quality, without fail exceeding the expectations of client and peers alike.”
Ready to stop guessing and start building?
Whether this is your first mobile rodeo or you're trying to fix something that's already gone sideways, let's figure out what makes sense for your situation.
Just Need Advice?
Got a specific problem or decision keeping you up at night? Let's talk through it.
Tell Me What's UpWant Me To Handle It?
Don't have the time or team to manage this yourself? I'll take it off your plate and get it done right.
Let's Talk ScopeNeed Someone In Your Corner?
Looking for ongoing technical leadership without the full-time hire? I'll be your mobile guy on retainer.
Send Me DetailsOr reach out directly:
hello@markdarling.com