I turn product ideas into shipped experiences.
Product designer, software engineer, project manager, and creator. Hardware, mobile, and web — from zero to one through launch and iteration.
Where I Operate
- TypeScript • React • Next.js
- Node • Cloudflare Workers/R2
- REST/GraphQL • Edge functions
- iOS/watchOS • Swift • HealthKit
- User research • UX flows
- Design systems • Accessibility
- Prototyping • Motion
- Content strategy • SEO
- Roadmaps • Backlogs • Specs
- Agile rituals • Stakeholder comms
- Instrumentation • Metrics
- Launch + GTM
Selected Products
Phlex Swim — 2023 Redesign
Consumer site + ecom + content pipeline
Phlex + Polar Verity Sense
Firmware partnership + product launch
Phlex Sports Science Platform
Coach & sports scientist analytics platform
Phlex Swim — Apple Watch App
Workout tracking + real-time HR + swim ML
SWIMMABLE.app
Coach tools and athlete analytics
Currently in development. Public launch coming soon.
SwimPass.app
Membership + access for swimming facilities
Currently in development. Public launch coming soon.
caelebdressel.com
Site + content system + SEO
How I Ship
Customer‑obsessed
Start with real swim problems, then design the system around them.
System‑minded
Think across hardware, firmware, app, and cloud as one product.
Execution‑driven
Small feedback loops, measurable outcomes, and pragmatic scope.
Experience
Co-Founder • Creative Director • Software Engineer
Led product and brand for a hardware + software + ML platform. Built the Apple Watch app, web platform, and all launch/marketing content (product demos, explainers, social, and campaigns).
- Engineered Apple Watch app and cloud-connected web platform
- Prototyped CV/ML features for real‑time stroke insights
- Produced 4K multimedia product demos and launch campaigns
YouTube Producer & Social Media Manager
Produce YouTube channels and social presence for Olympic athletes end‑to‑end: concept, production, underwater cinematography, edit, color, motion graphics, and sponsor integrations.
- Owned full‑stack production on educational + sponsor videos
- Built repeatable series formats that increased retention
- Delivered integrations for partners across swim and performance
Freelance Creative Director
High‑performance sports cinematography and brand storytelling for elite athletes and global brands (Nike Swim, Arena, NoBull, Speedo, DeBoer). Broadcast features across SEC Network, CBS, ESPN, Florida Swim Network, SwimSwam, and Swimming World.
- Directed campaigns for Nike Swim, Arena, NoBull, Speedo, DeBoer
- Segments aired on SEC Network, CBS, ESPN, and digital swim outlets
- Built relationships with 20+ Olympic medalists and professional athletes
Building something in sports or performance? Let’s talk.
I can ideate, design, and ship across the stack — or embed with your team to accelerate roadmap items.