Rafael Mendiola
Software Developer
I build multi-platform products with React Native, blending engineering, design, and operational excellence.
Recent Talks
Large-Scale React Native Development in the Age of AI
How AI is transforming React Native development at scale. This talk explores emergent AI workflows, ...
Design System Implementation at Scale
How Hinge Health successfully implemented their Heal design system in a mature React Native codebase...
React Native at Scale With Rafael Mendiola
A deep dive into adopting and scaling React Native across startups, scale-ups, and enterprises. Prac...
Latest Posts
My Japan trip report and guide, spring 2025
Cherry blossoms and mountain roads through Kyushu. Real advice on getting connected, booking trains, renting cars, and where to eat in Japan.
AI for the Rest of Your Technical Job: Expanding Productivity Beyond Code
An interactive presentation about applying AI to the 84% of developer work that isn't coding, originally presented at Wroclaw AI Meetup September 2025.
Getting Hired: A Practical Guide to Landing Your Next Dev Role
An interactive presentation about navigating the job search process as a developer, originally presented at Boston Code and Coffee.