dash brittain
software engineer who values people, puzzles, and product design
about me
Hello, I’m Dash, an engineer who creates software to empower humans. I love solving problems, focusing on the right details, and crafting ideal environments for meaningful work and play.
my work
Apple
2014 - present ·
- Senior Engineering Manager, OS Programs ()
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Senior Software Engineer & Manager, Apple Watch & Health Software
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- 2022 (watchOS 8, iOS 16): Wrist Temperature, Cycle Tracking Ovulation Estimates
- 2021 (watchOS 7, iOS 15): Respiratory Rate, Cycle Tracking w/ Heart Rate, Glucose Highlights
- 2020 (watchOS 6, iOS 14): Sleep App & Lock Screen
- 2019 (watchOS 5, iOS 13): Cycle Tracking
- 2018 (watchOS 4): ECG App & Irregular Rhythm Notifications
- 2017 (watchOS 3): Heart Rate App & Notifications
- 2016 (watchOS 2): Breathe App
- 2015 (watchOS 1): Workout App
iOS Developer
2011 - 2014 · 4 years
- Independent iOS developement through college years.
- Created top-ranked productivity apps “My Grades & Homework” and “Calculate My GPA” for the App Store (discontinued upon joining Apple).
- Developed workout tracking apps powered by heart rate sensing for Digifit (Santa Barbara-based startup).
Math Tutor at Santa Barbara City College
2007 - 2008 · 2 years
- Provided tutoring to college students in Basic Mathematics through Calculus (while I was in high school).
- Helped with homework, test preparation, and conceptual understanding.
education
University of California, Santa Barbara
2012 - 2014 · Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science, GPA 3.98
- Student of the College of Creative Studies Computing program.
- Completed standard Computer Science coursework in the College of Engineering.
Santa Barbara City College
2009 - 2012 · Computer Science, GPA 3.70
- High school independent studies program that simultaneously earned college credit.
- Participated in Computer Science Club and Math Club.
activities
In addition to my professional work, I enjoy a variety of personal hobbies and community activities:
- Reading: I read both fiction and non-fiction books often and participate in a variety of book clubs.
- Crafts: I'm no artist but I enjoy craft work such as cross-stitch, origami, and crochet.
- Hiking: Enjoying nature, urban adventures, night hikes.
- Puzzles: Jigsaw, immersive games, coding, and more. I've never met a puzzle that I didn't like.
Founder, SF Feminist Book Club
2016 - 2019 · 4 years
- Hosted monthly public meetings on intersectional feminist theory, growing to 1000+ members.
- Prepared study guides and facilitated discussions with 20+ participants monthly.
- Handed off group ownership to new facilitators after several years.
Board Member & Membership Coordinator, Double Union
2015 - 2017 · 3 years
- Volunteered at a hacker/maker space for women in San Francisco.
- Managed finances, paperwork, and membership orientation as part of the Board of Directors.
- Led a successful $8,000 crowdfunding campaign to move to a new building.
