May 2024 – Oct 2024 · 5 mos · Austin, Texas, United States · Hybrid

• Circle - Created a secure social networking platform incorporating advanced cryptographic measures, encrypting all user posts and achieving a 50% boost in user trust and engagement.
• Crafted the application with SwiftUI, providing an intuitive and visually appealing user interface.
• Detected and resolved critical issues using Instruments, significantly reducing operational failures by 35%.
• Coordinated the release of test builds on TestFlight, guaranteeing stable and reliable updates for QA.
• Spearheaded the introduction of a new design, covering 70% of the app, improving usability and aesthetic quality.
• Enhanced chat functionality by upgrading message display and providing a seamless communication experience.

Sep 2023 – Apr 2024 · 7 mos · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area · Remote

• NDA - Developed and refined a healthcare mobile app at an early stage that is a competitor to the Apple Fitness+ app, designed to help people stay fit.
• Delivered AI-driven features within an MVP architecture, boosting daily user activity by 10%.
• Integrated Firebase for real-time analytics, crash reporting, and user authentication, enhancing the stability and usability of the app.
• Successfully led a team of two junior developers, ensuring efficient workflows, timely delivery, and enhancing overall team efficiency by 25%.
• Streamlined JSON data management using Alamofire, efficiently integrating third-party SDKs and WebKit to provide advanced, user-centered functionality.
• Collaborated with diverse teams to design innovative, user-focused solutions and meet strict project timelines.

Sep 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr · Hybrid

• Engage - Created groundbreaking applications for bank employees (wealth managers) and banking clients, streamlining customer interactions and optimizing financial operations. These solutions reduced client costs by 43% and are now used by 5 of the top 20 banks worldwide.
• Contributed to financial and wealth management apps, leveraging Swift, Objective-C, and RESTful APIs, delivering 40% of the product.
• Designed and deployed the Feed News module architecture, incorporating robust XCTest cases.
• Reduced response times by optimizing network layers and utilizing multithreading for enhanced performance.
• Applied MVVM principles, decreasing feature implementation timelines by 15%, enhancing scalability.
• Streamlined communication systems, cutting client expenses by 43% and elevating user satisfaction.
• Partnered with QA and Android teams to deliver tailored solutions for three international banking clients.

Feb 2020 – Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Hybrid

May 2019 – Jan 2020 · 8 mos · Remote

• WishDish - Engineered a resilient application showcasing comprehensive data on thousands of restaurants across dozen European countries, featuring an integrated rating system and internal chat functionality.
• Built 45% of the app, integrating MapKit, user profiles, login/registration flows, and location-based search with filters and pagination.
• Debugged and resolved performance bottlenecks using advanced tools like Instruments, ensuring seamless app operation and increasing responsiveness by 27% through efficient concurrency handling, while resolving 34% of reported issues.
• Accelerated the release cycle to bi-weekly builds using GraphQL and CocoaPods, boosting deployment speed.
• Introduced animations and push notifications, achieving a 30% improvement in user retention rates.
• Worked closely with backend developers and UI/UX teams, optimizing APIs for a frictionless user experience.
• Enhanced app accessibility by implementing VoiceOver support, ensuring an inclusive user experience for individuals with visual impairments.

Feb 2018 – Mar 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · On-site

• Tinder - Designed and implemented thorough UI testing protocols for an application catering to over 160 million active daily users. The successful execution of these tests notably bolstered the application’s stability and performance.
• Authored 240 XUITest cases, covering 70% of the application, and reduced bug frequency by 38%.
• Optimized the CI/CD process with Jenkins, enabling efficient and error-free deployments.
• Adopted Agile workflows, including Scrum ceremonies, and implemented MVVM+C architecture, delivering robust and scalable solutions
• Developed automated bash scripts, streamlining repetitive tasks and enhancing overall productivity.

Oct 2017 – May 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos

• As a student at UnitFactory, I gained valuable experience in software development through a rigorous and innovative curriculum focused on project-based learning and peer-to-peer collaboration. Through my participation in various coding challenges and group projects, I honed my skills in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, and Java, as well as developing proficiency in software design, testing, and optimization. Additionally, I learned to work effectively in a team environment, leveraging my communication and problem-solving skills to contribute to the success of various software projects. My experience at UnitFactory has prepared me to take on challenging roles in the software industry and to continuously grow and evolve as a developer.

Apr 2017 – Sep 2017 · 5 mos · On-site

• Strays ID - Launched a pioneering application aimed at reducing and stabilizing the stray animal population, securing support from dozen prominent NGOs and government funds.
• Independently developed the app architecture, utilizing CoreData for offline functionality and backend synchronization, while building user-friendly interfaces with UIKit to ensure seamless navigation and functionality.
• Improved system performance by 62% with optimized data requests and efficient use of concurrency.
• Delivered an intuitive solution by adhering to the MVC pattern, working closely with backend engineers and designers.
• Resolved critical performance bottlenecks, delivering a smooth and user-centric application experience.