Jaiden Henley

• Inherited an existing civic engagement codebase, reverse-engineered its architecture, and iterated to build the full prototype end-to-end
• Building core features, neighborhood observations, interactive map view, and community story cards, connecting Detroit residents with local developers seeking investment
• Integrating Apple's Foundation Models framework to surface AI-powered civic insights across Detroit neighborhoods

• Solo built a study tool that converts scanned notes and PDFs into flashcard sets with approve/disable card management, flashcard practice mode, and multiple-choice quizzes
• Implemented local persistence (JSON), PDF import pipeline, and a clean multi-screen navigation architecture using MVVM
• Shipped a release-quality build with polished onboarding, clear error states, and a full portfolio case study write-up

• Built a 5-in-1 mini-game survival experience set on Belle Isle where players manage hunger and score across memory, coordination, speed, and reflex challenges
• Implemented core gameplay systems and UI with SpriteKit + SwiftUI, shipped to TestFlight with iPad touch controls and full macOS keyboard support
• Integrated Game Center leaderboards and achievements and built a scoring system that supports fast restarts and replayable runs

• Led iOS development; implemented SwiftData persistence and progression-locked content in a first-time framework environment
• Shipped a fully working prototype and delivered a polished pitch deck communicating product value, features, and roadmap

We Change Community Consulting - Detroit, MI

• Building and refining the CommonSight iOS prototype with SwiftUI and Firebase, focused on a clear, usable civic engagement flow
• Implemented Firebase Authentication for secure sign-in and user sessions across the app
• Implementing core flows including user input, map-based views, and Foundation Models generated story cards with an emphasis on reliability and clean UI
• Collaborated on a 5-person team to translate requirements into weekly deliverables and demos

Michigan State University - Detroit, MI

• Built and shipped iOS prototypes across 5+ projects in an intensive, Apple-backed developer program focused on SwiftUI, UI/UX design, and Entrepreneurship
• Collaborated with designers and developers across multiple projects, delivered pitch decks and live demos

M Street Baking Company - Howell, MI

• Promoted from Dishwasher to Bakery Manager over 5 years, leading a team of 10+ across daily operations, inventory, training, and quality control
• Trained and onboarded new hires, built scheduling systems, and maintained production output under tight time constraints
• Developed strong ownership mindset and cross-functional communication skills directly transferable to leading development teams

Certificate of Completion - iOS Development - Detroit, MI

Certificate of Merit - iOS Development - Online