Thinksparkenergy

Accelerating Mobile Excellence Through Performance Engineering

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Mobile Performance Training Programs

We've been working with development teams across Taiwan since 2018, and one thing keeps coming up: most app performance issues aren't technical mysteries. They're knowledge gaps that solid training can fix.

Our programs focus on practical skills you'll actually use. No theoretical fluff or abstract concepts that sound impressive but don't help your team ship better apps.

Discuss Your Team's Needs
Developer team collaborating on mobile app performance optimization in Taichung workspace

What We Actually Cover

Six modules built from real projects we've debugged, optimized, and rebuilt over the years. Each one tackles something that actually slows apps down.

1

Memory Management Basics

Understanding where memory leaks hide and how to spot them before they crash your app at 2am.

  • Profiling tools that work
  • Image handling without bloat
  • Cache strategies that make sense
2

Network Efficiency

Making apps work smoothly even when connectivity isn't perfect. Because Taiwan's mobile networks aren't always 5G speed.

  • Request batching techniques
  • Offline-first approaches
  • Smart retry logic
3

Rendering Performance

Smooth scrolling isn't magic. It's understanding how your UI layer actually renders and avoiding common mistakes.

  • Layout optimization patterns
  • Animation frame budgets
  • View recycling done right
4

Battery Impact

Users notice when apps drain batteries. We'll show you what causes it and practical ways to reduce consumption.

  • Background task management
  • Location service optimization
  • Wake lock prevention
5

Launch Time Reduction

First impressions matter. Getting your app open faster involves understanding initialization better than most teams do.

  • Lazy loading strategies
  • Startup sequence analysis
  • Splash screen alternatives
6

Real-World Testing

Synthetic benchmarks don't tell the whole story. We teach testing approaches that reveal actual user experience issues.

  • Device lab setup
  • Performance regression tracking
  • User-centric metrics

Who's Teaching This

Our instructors aren't career trainers. They're engineers who've spent years optimizing apps for companies you've heard of. They still write code, which means they know what actually works in 2025.

Petra Lindbeck, Senior Performance Engineer specializing in Android optimization

Petra Lindbeck

Android Performance Lead

Seven years optimizing apps for fintech and e-commerce. Petra's particularly good at explaining memory profiling without making people's eyes glaze over.

Solvieg Nakamura, iOS optimization specialist with game development background

Solvieg Nakamura

iOS Optimization Specialist

Started in game development where performance issues are brutal. Now helps teams across industries understand Metal, Core Animation, and battery optimization.

Freya Tamboli, Cross-platform performance consultant for React Native and Flutter

Freya Tamboli

Cross-Platform Consultant

Focuses on React Native and Flutter performance. Freya's worked with startups that scaled fast and needed optimization strategies that could keep up.

Program Schedule

We're running two cohorts in 2025. Each program runs eight weeks with a mix of live sessions and hands-on project work.

1

Applications Open

March 2025

We'll review your team's current challenges and technical setup. Program works best for teams already shipping mobile apps who want to level up their performance game.

2

Cohort Kickoff

May 12, 2025

First session introduces diagnostic tools and establishes baseline metrics for your current apps. You'll start identifying bottlenecks in week one.

3

Mid-Program Review

June 16, 2025

Halfway check-in to discuss what's working and adjust focus based on what your team needs most. This isn't rigid curriculum—we adapt to real problems.

4

Project Presentations

July 7, 2025

Teams present optimization work done during the program. We've seen 30-50% performance improvements from these projects, though results vary based on starting conditions.

Common Questions

We get asked these pretty regularly. If your question isn't here, reach out and we'll give you a straight answer.

How many developers should we send?
Two to four works well. Small enough that everyone participates actively, large enough that you've got internal momentum after the program ends. Solo participants sometimes struggle to implement changes without team buy-in.
What if we're using frameworks you don't mention?
Performance principles translate across platforms. We focus on fundamental concepts that apply whether you're building native, React Native, Flutter, or anything else. Framework-specific quirks come up in project work where we can address them directly.
Is this beginner-friendly?
You should have at least one shipped app under your belt. We don't spend time on basics like "what is an API call" or "how does rendering work." This is intermediate to advanced material for people who know mobile development but want deeper performance expertise.
What's the time commitment?
Live sessions run Tuesday evenings (Taipei time), about two hours each week. Project work takes another four to six hours weekly depending on your goals. Most teams carve out dedicated time rather than treating it as extra work on top of everything else.
Do you offer certificates or credentials?
No formal certification. You'll walk away with skills, project work you can show, and detailed performance profiles of your optimized apps. That's more valuable than a certificate in our opinion.
Can we customize the curriculum for our needs?
The core modules stay consistent, but project focus is flexible. If your apps have specific performance challenges—say, heavy media processing or complex data visualization—we adjust examples and case studies to match.