Rover is a team of software developers that specialize in mobile application and website development. As a part of Harvard Student Agencies, Rover is a division of the largest student-run corporation in the world. Our team is committed to producing beautiful, functional applications at the highest level.

Rover takes a hybrid approach to software development. We strive to create an unparalleled user experience that combines elegance and simplicity with a unique approach to user interface design. In addition, Rover understands the fundamental importance of creating software that is durable, easy to maintain and update.

Three years ago we started off as a team of two, specializing solely in iOS apps. After growing the business a little more, we created an Android app team in the fall of 2009 and recently incorporated HSA’s talented e-commerce group as our new web development team. All of our team members are current Harvard students studying computer science or engineering.

For more information regarding our services, please contact us at rover@hsa.net.

SAT Vocab Flashcards for iOS

In the spring of 2011, the Rover team collaborated with HSA Tutoring to produce its first SAT iPhone app. This app allows students to flip through flashcards of over 1000 SAT vocab words. Users can listen to audio pronunciations, search for words and even create custom folders to store sets of cards. Even better, the app will keep track of your progress as you go along, maintaining folders for the words you get correct and the ones that you don’t. At $ .99, you won’t find a better vocabulary app than this.

Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard and Unofficial Guide to Boston for iOS

As Rover’s very first apps, the Unofficial Guide apps were a huge hit. Originally released in 2009, Rover updated the apps with a whole new look and feel in 2010. Each app allows you to locate stores, restaurants and events around you as well as view reviews for each destination. Check them out in the App Store.

Harvard University Office of Career Services for iOS and Android

For the past few months, Rover has been working closely with Harvard’s Office of Career Services to develop their first ever mobile applications. With both an Android and an iOS version, OCS hopes to reach a large percentage of Harvard students. These apps bring the rich content of OCS along with new tools such as a business card scanner, a student profile page and user generated to-do lists and reminders. Never before has the job search process been so organized! Look for these apps soon in the App Store and Android Marketplace.

Harvard University’s Innovation Lab Website

With the support of Harvard’s new Innovation Lab (dubbed the i-Lab), Rover began development its new state-of-the-art website. The site, based on the design concept of live tiles, will feature a room reservation system, event calendar, a jobs database and expert directory among other features. Look for the site to go live in early September.

Scott Crouch

Chief Technology Officer

Hailing from Freeport Maine, Scott Crouch now studies electrical engineering and computer science at Harvard University as a junior. For years, Scott has been working with Apple’s iOS platform to develop applications for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. As Chief Technology Office of HSA, Scott enthusiastically pursues his passion for business while continuing to further his software development. Outside of HSA, Scott conducts research at Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences in nanotechnology and is a member of the Board of Directors of HSA.

Luis Duarte

Managing Developer, iOS Team

Luis was born in San Salvador, El Salvador and lived there until moving to the United States at the age of seven. Now a junior at Harvard, he is thrilled to concentrate in computer science. Although he had originally planned to be a lawyer, he was swayed by the beauty of problem solving and logical thinking involved in programming. At Rover, Luis leads the iOS Team in creating beautiful and innovative applications for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Andy Harris

Managing Developer, Web Team

Originally from Amherst, New Hampshire, Andy Harris is now a sophomore living in Currier House and concentrating in Biomedical Engineering. Andy began his career at HSA as the Director of E-Commerce and is now excited to lead Rover’s new web development team. Outside HSA, Andy is a Drug and Alcohol Peer Advisor (DAPA) and dances in the Harvard Ballet Company.

Eugene Wang

Managing Developer, Android Team

Joseph Schiavone

Developer, iOS Team

Nothing makes Joseph Schiavone happier than bringing something to life with his creativity and his fingertips. So naturally he spends his time programming and playing guitar. He is currently a Sophomore at Harvard University, where he studies Computer Science. When he isn't writing mobile apps or "studying", Joseph can usually be found doing robotics research, playing in his mariachi band, or teaching robots to play soccer.