Syed A.

About Me

Ali is an experienced software engineer and mobile application developer with more than five years of proven history in the information technology and services industry. He specializes in developing native iOS apps using Swift and Objective-C. Ali has a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Karachi.

Database

DevOps

Amazon S3 (AWS S3)

Workflow

Other

iOS Xcode Swift UIKit Model View Controller (MVC) Objective C Model View Viewmodel (MVVM) Mobile App Development Core Data Firebase iOS SDK iOS Native Libraries Java WebRTC LiveStream Video Streaming Smart Homes Zeplin

Work history

Knowit
iOS Consultant
2022 - Present (3 years)
, Remote
  • Developed Inter IKEA's Shoppable app, which allows users to shop online at IKEA, offering them an easy shopping experience anytime, anywhere.

  • Created new features and integrated the team in charge of the software development lifecycle.

  • Oversaw code reviews, participated in scrum-related meetings, and was involved in overall activities related to app development.

SwiftUICombineSwiftiOSGitScrumAgile Firebase Authentication JIRAFigmaApp Store Mobile App Development
College Shtuff LLC
iOS Developer
2022 - 2023 (1 year)
, Remote
  • Developed an app for a University by which students connect with their local college colleagues and can buy or sell products.

  • Implemented new features such as Firebase login, logout, email verification, etc.

  • Deployed project to App Store after completing the engagement.

alter.net srl
iOS Developer
2021 - 2022 (1 year)
, Remote
  • Developed an iOS application for a tourism organization in Italy, which included the profile management of their users, user feed/post sharing, and social platforms integration.

  • Worked on technologies like SharePoint development.

  • Managed to work on different platforms apart from iOS development.

iOSiOS SDKXcodeSwiftUIKitModel View Viewmodel (MVVM)RealmCore DataSharePoint 365 App Store Mobile App Development
Systems Limited
Senior Software Engineer
2018 - 2020 (2 years)
, Remote
  • Developed apps for companies such as Etisalat UAE, Dubai Police, Telenor Pakistan, and RTA.

  • Tracked the user stories and fixed bugs using Jira.

  • Contributed to the full software development lifecycle.

iOSSwiftGitRealmRESTCore DataXcodeModel View Viewmodel (MVVM)Model View Controller (MVC) VIPER Architecture RxSwiftiOS SDKiOS Native Libraries JavaScriptFirebase Authentication FigmaApp Store Mobile App Development
Synapse Consulting
iOS Developer
2015 - 2017 (2 years)
, Remote
  • Developed a chatting app using a third-party SDK with the features such as connecting to different social platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

  • Created other apps, fixed bugs, and provided post-production support.

  • Participated in the full software development lifecycle.

iOSCore DataSQLiteFirebase iOS SDK Amazon Web Services (AWS) XcodeModel View Controller (MVC) SwiftiOS SDKiOS Native Libraries Firebase Authentication App Store Mobile App Development
Axact
iOS and Software Engineer
Present (2025 years)
, Remote
  • Developed a chatting application using XMPP and webRTC.

  • Tracked user stories for new features and worked on bug fixing.

  • Oversaw the whole mobile application development lifecycle.

iOSSwiftGitGitlabRealmSwift RealmUIKitXMPPFramework SocketsFirebase iOS SDK XcodeSocket Programming Model View Controller (MVC) Model View Viewmodel (MVVM)RxSwiftiOS SDKiOS Native Libraries Firebase Authentication FigmaApp Store Mobile App Development

Showcase

Etisalat UAE
  • My Etisalat UAE app manages all Etisalat accounts and monitors the usage of various packages and add-ons

  • The app provides personalized deals for users and allows instant subscription to preferred Etisalat data, roaming calls, internet, and TV packages

  • Etisalat UAE app offers comprehensive account management and personalized user experience

Telenor Pakistan
  • The 'My Telenor' app provides a convenient, easy to use interface for Telenor mobile users

  • The app makes users' lives more convenient and exciting, eliminating hassle with just a single tap

  • This single-stop solution allows Telenor users to manage their accounts effortlessly

Esaad Card
  • Esaad Card app provides special offers, deals, and comprehensive discounts for cardholders in various sectors

  • The app allows registration for cardholders and retailers, and includes features such as offers search and a dashboard

  • It also supports a digital card feature

RTA Monitoring and Enforcement
  • The MES mobile application is utilized by RTA inspectors for daily inspections.

  • Features of the application include multiple user interfaces, search and filter options for inspections, profile management, dashboards with visual reports, notifications, printing receipts with Bluetooth printer, and an offline mode.

  • The context of this application is the 'RTA Monitoring and Enforcement' project.

Hear2Rise
  • Hear2Rise is a unique flashcard app focusing solely on audio content.

  • The ease of use, creation, and sharing of the cards simplifies learning languages or subjects like mathematics.

  • Users can quickly create personalized flashcards by dictating their content directly into the app.

Spell Prep
  • Spell Prep is a spelling learning game specifically designed for children.

  • It features three rounds and a quiz, rewarding completed word lists with customizable stickers.

  • The complexity of the word lists increases with grades, challenging the child's abilities.

Education

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
University of Karachi
2014 - 2017 (3 years)