The Mission: Making Wellness Accessible Through Technology

In a world where stress and burnout have become endemic, I partnered with Chris Zadeh - serial entrepreneur and founder of Ohpen - to create something meaningful: an app that brings scientifically-backed breathwork techniques to everyone’s pocket.

As Co-founder and CTO of Goodmorning, I didn’t just build an app - I built an entire company from the ground up.

Goodmorning App

What I’m Building: From First Line of Code to Full Product

The iOS App (2025 - Ongoing)

  • The Challenge: Create an intuitive interface for complex breathing patterns
  • My Solution: Native iOS app with SwiftUI MVVM architecture
  • Technical Stack: Swift, SwiftUI, Rive for stunning animations, Core Audio
  • AI Integration: Using Claude Code with MCP for Figma designs, Linear tasks, and Google Workspace automation
  • Voice: ElevenLabs AI for natural, calming voice guidance

Full-Stack Architecture

  • Frontend: SwiftUI with MVVM pattern for clean, testable code
  • Backend: Spring Boot with Kotlin for type-safe, scalable APIs
  • Infrastructure: Automated CI/CD pipelines for both iOS and backend
  • AI-Powered Development: Leveraging Claude Code’s MCP integrations to accelerate development

Breathing Exercise Engine

  • The Challenge: Synchronize audio guidance, visual cues, and haptic feedback
  • My Solution: Custom timing engine with Rive animations for smooth visuals
  • Features: Multiple breathing patterns, AI-generated voice guidance, progress tracking
  • Innovation: Real-time synchronization between animation, audio, and haptics

Wellness Analytics Platform

  • The Challenge: Track user progress while respecting privacy
  • My Solution: On-device analytics with optional cloud sync via Spring Boot backend
  • Privacy First: All health data encrypted and user-controlled
  • Architecture: Event-driven design for real-time insights

Beyond Code: Building a Company from Zero

As CTO and Co-founder, my responsibilities extended far beyond writing code:

Organizational Infrastructure:

  • Set up entire tech stack: Google Workspace, Linear for project management, GitHub for version control
  • Established security protocols and development workflows
  • Created documentation and onboarding processes

Team Building:

  • Recruited and hired engineering talent
  • Built a collaborative culture focused on user wellness
  • Mentored junior developers while maintaining hands-on coding

Product Strategy:

  • Led product brainstorming sessions with the founding team
  • Translated wellness science into technical requirements
  • Balanced feature development with time-to-market pressures

The Technical Excellence Behind Wellness

AI-Accelerated Development:

  • Claude Code with MCP integrations for rapid development
  • Direct Figma-to-SwiftUI conversion through MCP
  • Automated task management with Linear MCP
  • ElevenLabs for generating calming, professional voice guidance

Performance & Animation:

  • Rive animations for fluid, engaging breathing visualizations
  • Real-time audio processing without battery drain
  • 120fps animations synchronized with breathing patterns
  • Offline-first architecture for reliability

Modern Architecture Decisions:

  • iOS: SwiftUI + MVVM for maintainable, testable code
  • Backend: Spring Boot + Kotlin for type-safe, robust APIs
  • DevOps: Automated deployment pipelines for continuous delivery
  • Integration: Seamless connection between mobile and cloud services

Data Architecture:

  • HIPAA-compliant data handling
  • Local-first storage with optional cloud backup
  • Event-driven analytics for real-time insights
  • Privacy-by-design principles throughout

The Impact: Technology That Actually Helps People

Current Progress (Project Ongoing):

  • Active development with rapid iteration cycles
  • Early user feedback shaping feature priorities
  • Building foundation for scalable wellness platform

The Vision Forward:

  • Launch on App Store in 2025
  • Expanding to Android platform
  • Integration with health tracking devices
  • Corporate wellness programs
  • AI-powered personalization based on user patterns

Why This Experience Defines My Leadership

Full-Stack Leadership: From writing the first line of code to hiring the team, I’ve experienced every aspect of building a tech company.

Technical Depth + Business Acumen: Balancing user needs, technical constraints, and business goals while maintaining a clear product vision.

Mission-Driven Development: Proving that technology can be a force for wellness and positive change in people’s lives.

Startup Resilience: Navigating the challenges of early-stage development while maintaining momentum and team morale.

Ready to bring this combination of technical excellence, organizational leadership, and mission-driven focus to your team? Let’s discuss how I can help you build products that make a real difference.