Keep forecasts inspectable
Measurements and predictions serve different purposes. The experience exposes underlying conditions and forecast explanations so an angler can evaluate the advice instead of relying on an unexplained score.
Independent product · iOS / Case study
Buggin.
Turning river conditions into better decisions.
A fly-fishing app that brings river measurements, weather, maps, and AI-assisted forecasts into one useful experience.
- My role
- Founder, software engineer & product designer
- Status
- On the App Store
Location-based discovery
Weather & conditions
AI-assisted interpretation
01 / The problem
The problem
Planning a day on the water often means switching between river gauges, weather apps, maps, and fishing reports. The data is available, but interpreting it in the context of a particular location takes work.
02 / My solution
Connect the signals.
I built Buggin to bring those signals together. Anglers can explore a map, choose a location, inspect river and weather conditions, and get fishing tactics informed by the environment around them.
03 / System overview
System overview
- 01
Environmental inputs
USGS river observations and Open-Meteo weather forecasts provide the conditions for a selected location.
- 02
Processing & interpretation
Application logic and Firebase Cloud Functions connect environmental reports with Gemini-assisted advice.
- 03
The mobile experience
Flutter interfaces bring maps, conditions, forecasts, and saved waters together. Firebase Authentication and Firestore support user accounts and saved data.
04 / Engineering decisions
Engineering decisions
Build around a location
Map exploration, saved waters, river observations, and forecasts share a location-based workflow. Connecting these tools reduces the work required to move from finding water to understanding it.
Own the product lifecycle
My work extends beyond the initial app: onboarding, subscriptions, analytics, backend functionality, App Store releases, and maintenance are all part of developing the product.
05 / Where it stands
Current status
Buggin is a production iOS application available on the App Store. I continue to develop the product and maintain its mobile and backend systems.
Next project
Buggin Charts
Contact
Get in touch
I’m open to software engineering opportunities and technical collaborations.