Narek B.

Narek B.

Senior iOS Developer

Yerevan, Armenia
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About Me

Narek is a Senior Mobile Developer with 10+ years of technical know-how and strong background in native iOS and Android application development using Kotlin, Java, Swift, and Node. He has worked through the entire development lifecycle from start to finish, including documentation, architecture, unit testing, UI design, API development, and deployment. He thrives in an Agile environment working for big companies and startups. Narek strives to create and deliver stable, highly performant, and efficient applications with a smooth experience for clients.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior iOS Developer
2019 - Present (6 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participating in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensuring that features are being delivered efficiently and on time.

Plum
Plum
Senior iOS/Flutter Engineer
2022 - Present (3 years)
Remote
  • Enhanced KYC process for customers by introducing a source of funds flow, improving customer satisfaction by 25%.

  • Added new UI design system implementation using SwiftUI components and Figma designs.

  • Launched a key product - CashISA, where users can deposit money at a decent rate and achieve 10K active users.

  • Working on stability improvements and optimizations, scoring a 4.5 rate in the app store.

Abra
Abra
Senior iOS Developer
2021 - 2022 (1 year)
Remote
  • Improved transaction flow and transaction history flow for customers with twice as many details about transactions.

  • Refactored legacy code into new architecture, boosting the development process by 60%.

  • Participated in interviews to hire and engage new developers in source code and in assigning initial tasks.

TeamViewer
TeamViewer
Senior iOS/Android Developer
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
Yerevan, Armenia
  • Added a file transfer ability to the AR app and improved B2B customers' timing of fixing problems by 35%.

  • Participated in epics as epic lead, managed 3+ team members, and delivered on time in 100% of cases, initiating on-demand meetings with team members.

  • Added analytics to iOS and Android apps to track user flows and activities to make further development decisions more accurate for the product team.

iOSAndroidMobile App Development JIRAScrumCross-platform App Development
Reddit
Reddit
Middle iOS Developer
2019 - 2019
Remote
  • Improved app stability, fixed bugs, and completed 50+ customer feedback fixes.

  • Participated in A/B testing, implementing versions of features related to Reddit chats and delivering using feature flags.

  • Enhanced project speed and built efficiency through legacy code replacement.

Virtlo
Virtlo
Senior iOS Developer
2018 - Present (7 years)
Yerevan, Armenia
  • Provide technical expertise for the iOS components of Virtlo's project.

  • Developed a new augmented reality library for the client.

  • Designed and developed a smooth and stable user experience on the project for the company's users.

e-Works
e-Works
iOS/Android/React Native Developer
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
Yerevan, Armenia
  • Developed and delivered iOS applications and supported junior iOS/Android developers in their respective environments.

  • Created app architecture using RxSwift and Realm.

  • Managed a stable development process, continuous integration, and shared expertise with 2 intern developers.

  • Developed apps related to GPS, AR, camera, music from scratch and shipped them to the App Store and Play market.

  • Attended technical and delivery discussions while attending Agile ceremonies with cross-platform teams to improve team efficiency and transparency.

HotNewHipHop
HotNewHipHop
iOS Developer
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Remote
  • Added new features and maintained the existing application for the client.

  • Stabilized app performance and fixed crashes for 100,000+ users.

  • Implemented a support feature for new devices and integrated third-party music libraries.

Soon
Soon
iOS Developer
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Remote
  • Added new features, maintained the existing application, and prepared the app for version 2.

  • Used new approaches and UI tools for a visually appealing app UI.

  • Oversaw the iOS development on the project and shared ideas on improving the social network app.

Social Objects
Social Objects
iOS Developer
2011 - 2015 (4 years)
Yerevan, Armenia
  • Developed and deployed different iOS applications in a scrum environment for clients across Europe.

  • Utilized new skills, tools, and approaches on different mobile development projects.

  • Managed technical communication with teams on the client's side.

Portfolio

Senior iOS Developer - My Coach Velo
Senior iOS Developer - My Coach Velo

My Coach Velo is the official application of the French Cycling Federation where users can find all the know-how of the FFC in the form of video tutorials and expert advice. Developed the solution in a Kanban environment. Set up the project architecture and local database and wrote unit tests, working closely with the designer on the project.

iOS Developer - Soon
iOS Developer - Soon

The Soon app helps users remember, discover, and experience things that make life more fun for them. Worked in a scrum environment on the iteration of version 2.0 of the app. Used GitFlow, collaborated daily with the team via Hangouts, and managed the app UI.

Senior iOS Developer - Virtlo
Senior iOS Developer - Virtlo

Virtlo provides a fast, easy, and disrupting way for users to explore their surroundings in Augmented Reality. Developed the application and the custom AR library on the app.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology
State Engineering University of Armenia (now National Polytechnic University of Armenia)
2008 - 2012 (4 years)