Rob Wells

Experience

I build and lead teams shipping products that my kids love using

Jan 2026 - Present

Engineering Manager · Yoto

  • 22 billion minutes listened last year and that was just my kids!

Apr 2024 - Dec 2026

CTO · Propelle

  • Built and launched a cross-platform investment app in 3 months.

Mar 2024 - Present

Tech Advisory Board Member · Packt

  • Provide strategic direction on emerging technologies and industry best practices to shape the publishing content roadmap.

Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

VP of Engineering · Prickly Bear

  • Led successful launch of 6 mobile games and 100+ product updates, resulting in a 200% increase in user adoption and 40% day 7 retention.

May 2020 - Apr 2022

Engineering Manager · Sandbox Kids

  • Led multiple global teams, working on popular kids apps including Hopster, Kidomi, Curious World, and Coding Safari.

Mar 2019 - May 2020

Senior Software Engineer · Hopster

  • Led development of games that topped engagement metrics with over 100,000 plays.

Oct 2014 - Mar 2019

Founder · that games guy

  • Developed 30+ assets, tools, and game templates with over 50,000 downloads.