Moving Average Inc.

Professional Experience & Expertise

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John M. P. Knox

Founder

As an advisor, mentor, investor, and software developer, I specialize in bridging the gap between technical execution and business strategy. I help teams align their engineering culture with their vision to deliver measurable results faster and with higher quality.

Strategic Business Leadership

Team Alignment & Execution

  • Craft compelling narratives for investors, customers, and stakeholders that drive engagement and results
  • Design and implement cross-functional strategies that align software, firmware, and hardware teams for rapid product delivery
  • Uncover team workflow inefficiencies and implement targeted improvements to reduce friction and accelerate delivery
  • Develop planning methodologies that balance innovation with practical execution

Operational Excellence

  • Ship software faster through improved development processes and team dynamics
  • Optimize SaaS metrics and performance indicators to drive sustainable growth
  • Design comprehensive app deployment strategies for both internal and external distribution
  • Implement App Store Optimization strategies that increase discoverability and conversion

Team Development

  • Enhance team communication and dynamics to improve collaboration and outcomes
  • Apply creative problem-solving approaches to overcome technical and organizational obstacles
  • Build high-performing engineering teams through strategic hiring and performance management

Investment & Due Diligence

Startup Advisory & Investment

  • Evaluate and invest in early-stage startups with technical due diligence expertise
  • Guide AI implementation strategies that create competitive advantages
  • Lead technical hiring processes for senior and lead engineering positions
  • Design hardware integration strategies for IoT and connected device companies

Technical Due Diligence

  • Perform comprehensive iOS App Due Diligence for acquisitions and mergers
  • Conduct iOS Development Team Due Diligence for talent acquisitions and acqui-hires
  • Evaluate technical architecture and scalability for investment decisions
  • Assess pitch decks with deep technical and market understanding

Core Technical Expertise

Mobile & Apple Ecosystem Development

iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS

  • Languages & Frameworks: Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, Combine, UIKit, React Native
  • Development Tools: Xcode, Instruments, Fastlane, App Store Connect
  • Enterprise & MDM: Apple Business Manager, JAMF, iOS Enterprise Distribution
  • Testing & Quality: XCTestCase, XCUITestCase, EarlGrey, automated testing pipelines
  • Hardware Integration: Core Bluetooth (BLE), Core NFC, Nordic Semiconductor integrations
  • Architecture Patterns: Protocol-Driven Development, ReSwift, ARC, GCD
  • Data & Networking: NSURLSession, Realm DB, Firebase (Remote Config, Crashlytics, App Distribution)

AI & Modern Development

Artificial Intelligence Integration

  • Claude, ChatGPT, and Codex implementation for business automation
  • AI-driven development workflows and productivity enhancement
  • Strategic AI adoption for competitive advantage

Web Technologies & DevOps

  • Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, TailwindCSS, JSON
  • Backend & Cloud: Google App Engine, RESTful API design
  • CI/CD & Quality: Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, static analysis, peer code review
  • Project Management: Agile methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello

Systems & Hardware Integration

Embedded Systems & Validation

  • Linux kernel extensions and system-level modifications
  • Hardware diagnostics: JTAG, boundary scan, shmoo plots, design-for-test
  • Microprocessor validation and electrical testing methodologies
  • System-level test design and implementation

Industry Specializations

MedTech & Regulated Industries

  • Class III medical device software development and validation
  • Quality systems automation and compliance documentation
  • Medical device cybersecurity frameworks and implementation
  • FDA software process compliance and documentation

Business Domains

  • B2B SaaS product development and scaling
  • Cybersecurity solution architecture and implementation
  • Jobs to be Done (JTBD) framework application
  • UI/UX design principles and user experience optimization

Additional Capabilities

Programming Languages & Technologies

  • Core Languages: C, C++, Java, Python, Ruby, Perl
  • Markup & Config: YAML, HTML, Pandoc, Mustache templates
  • Design Patterns: Object-Oriented design, functional programming concepts

Business & Marketing

  • SEO strategy and implementation
  • Google Analytics analysis and optimization
  • Facebook advertising campaign management
  • Technical writing and presentation skills

Team Leadership & Remote Work

  • Remote team management and offshore development coordination
  • Technical mentoring and knowledge transfer
  • Investment portfolio management (index funds, VC, private SaaS)
  • Cross-cultural team building and communication

This expertise spans over [X] years of hands-on development, team leadership, and strategic advisory work across startups and established companies.

Want to Talk?

Schedule a fixed-fee micro-consultation with John.