Mason Earl
Summary
Builder and operator with 7+ years scaling programs and creating playbooks at a high-velocity company. Cursor power user who has organically created community resources: comprehensive wiki documentation, custom command libraries, and MCP tools shared publicly. Published 17+ iOS/macOS applications. Proven track record leading teams of 15+ across multiple locations, building onboarding systems, and shipping fast in ambiguous environments. Deeply understand what makes developer communities tick.
Community & Content
Cursor Power User & Tool Builder
2024 – Present
Building Resources for the Cursor Community
- Built Cursor Widget (macOS) — MCP-powered desktop widget controlled via natural language from Cursor
- Created comprehensive wiki documentation: core features, intermediate workflows, advanced techniques, MCP integrations
- Developed 6+ custom slash commands with companion scripts, published openly for other users
- Built educational content for Cursor + Xcode integration, iOS development workflows, and MCP configurations
- Actively engage with community members on X, sharing best practices, debugging workflows, and showcasing what's possible
- Organically creating the kind of resources an Ambassador program would distribute
Independent iOS/macOS Developer
2018 – Present
17+ Applications Published in Apple App Store | masonearl.com
- Shipped 17+ iOS and macOS applications spanning productivity, construction, developer tools, and games
- Built personal website with wiki (90+ pages), interactive tools, games, and technical blog — entirely in Cursor
- Create and share documentation, tutorials, and resources for other builders
- Ship fast: concept to App Store in days/weeks, iterate based on feedback
Operational Leadership
The Tempest Company — Project Manager & Estimator
2018 – 2026
Progression: Field Labor → Lead Estimator → Project Manager
- Created playbooks and estimation methodologies adopted company-wide — the kind of systematized resources an Ambassador program needs
- Built onboarding flows and training systems for new team members and subcontractors across multiple locations
- Led cross-functional teams of 15+ members across geographic locations and time zones
- Developed success metrics and reporting frameworks to track operational performance
- Managed highest-stakes projects in company's 92-year history: $12M utility infrastructure, 30% margin
- Operated in high-autonomy environment with bias toward action — shipped solutions before problems escalated
University of Utah — Technology Sales Consultant
2016 – 2017
- Achieved $1M+ single-day sales record in technology products through consultative approach
- Provided technical consultation and solution architecture for enterprise clients
- Maintained 95%+ customer satisfaction through empathetic problem-solving
Skills
Program Building: Playbook Development, Onboarding Flows, Training Systems, Success Metrics, Resource Creation
Operations: Multi-workstream Management, Cross-timezone Coordination, High-autonomy Execution, Rapid Iteration
Technical: Cursor (power user), MCP Integrations, Swift/iOS/macOS, GitHub, Documentation, API Integration
Community: Content Creation, Developer Empathy, Event Support, Online Engagement, Resource Distribution
Education
DevMountain — iOS Development Certificate
2018
1000+ hour intensive program in Swift, iOS SDK, and software engineering
Links
Website: masonearl.com
Cursor Wiki: masonearl.com/pages/wiki/cursor.html
Cursor Widget: MCP-powered desktop widget
App Store: 17+ Published Apps