Daniel Kimball

Apple Contract Opportunity

With 4 years of software engineering experience, including time at Meta, I have built a deep foundation in JavaScript, automation, and full-stack development. My background uniquely blends technical problem-solving with creative automation, making me a strong fit for this role.

At Meta, I worked on scalable web applications and honed my expertise in JavaScript (JSX/ExtendScript),React, and backend scripting. Since then, I’ve specialized in Adobe After Effects and Photoshop automations, developing tools that optimize workflows, enhance rendering efficiency, and streamline batch processing for large-scale creative projects.

I know where automation makes the biggest impact—whether it’s batch processing animations, optimizing render pipelines, or scripting workflow automation to free up creative time. My ability to work seamlessly across Adobe’s scripting ecosystem, leveraging JavaScript (JSX/ExtendScript),JSON-based automation, and integrations with Swift, Python, and Objective-C, allows me to design solutions that don’t just work—they transform how creatives interact with their tools.

Apple’s commitment to innovation aligns with my passion for creating elegant, high-impact automation solutionsthat empower creators to work smarter and more intuitively. This role is a perfect match for my technical and creativeexpertise, and I’m excited about the opportunity to contribute to Apple’s Adobe automation ecosystem.

Relevant Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
• Automation scripting using JavaScript (JSX/ExtendScript)
• Proficient in Swift, Python, and Objective-C
• Experience optimizing render performance and workflow efficiency
• Strong understanding of FFmpeg, AVFoundation, and video transcoding
• Full-stack development experience with a problem-solving mindset

Portfolio

Check out my work on GitHub and my website.

Examples of My Automated Adobe After Effects Workflow

These videos demonstrate my batch processing system, which automates animation rendering on every 4th frame.

Sample Automation Code

This script automates After Effects to render only every 4th frame for efficient batch processing.

// Batch-process every 4th frame in After Effects & store settings in JSON
var comp = app.project.activeItem;
var frameStep = 4; // Process every 4th frame
var automationSettings = { processedFrames: [] };

for (var i = 0; i < comp.numLayers; i++) {
    var layer = comp.layer(i + 1);
    if (layer.canSetTimeRemapEnabled) {
        layer.timeRemapEnabled = true;
        for (var f = 0; f < comp.duration; f += frameStep) {
            layer.timeRemap.setValueAtTime(f / comp.frameRate, f / comp.frameRate);
            automationSettings.processedFrames.push(f);
        }
    }
}

// Save automation settings to an external JSON file
var jsonFile = new File("~/Desktop/after_effects_automation.json");
jsonFile.open("w");
jsonFile.write(JSON.stringify(automationSettings, null, 2));
jsonFile.close();

alert("Batch processing complete. JSON settings saved.");

How This Snippet Works