Rafael Mendiola
Software Developer
I build multi-platform products with React Native. I care about engineering, design, and operational excellence, and I use AI to push all three further.
Talks
Building Better Developer Workflows with AI
I had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Traganos, Head of Developer Evangelism for Alexa at Ama...
AI for the Rest of Your Technical Job: Expanding Productivity Beyond Code
A presentation about applying AI to the 84% of developer work that isn't coding, originally presente...
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...
Posts
How to Set Up Chrome DevTools MCP with Claude Code to Automate Websites That Need Authentication
How to connect AI agents to your actual Chrome profile for debugging websites that need authentication
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.
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.
Effective collaboration with AI agents
A practical approach to working with AI coding assistants: plan first, then implement
Universal React Native: Operational Efficiency Across Platforms
Exploring how Universal React Native makes companies more efficent and helps them deliver a consistent user experience