Alexander B.

About Me

Alexander is a Senior iOS Engineer who develops modern iOS solutions for clients, delivering projects with the best UX using industry best practices. He is passionate about creating the best user experience possible and deploying performant and high-quality software solutions on all projects. In his spare time, Alexander studies Machine Learning and experiments with new technologies, looking to get more hands-on experience with the latest mobile technologies and solve practical problems to make an impact.

Frontend

Backend

DevOps

QA & Testing

Workflow

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior iOS Engineer
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.

Work Call
Work Call
iOS Developer
2020 - 2020
London, United Kingdom
  • Worked with a back-end development team to design and implement audio and video calling functionality using WebRTC.

  • Successfully developed an MVP for the company and was responsible for the full development cycle.

  • Produced and ensured delivery of quality, readable, and well-tested code.

PunicApp
PunicApp
iOS Developer
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed multiple new features and fixed bugs as a member of an iOS development team (3-4 people).

  • Participated in code reviews and proposed architectural and performance improvements.

  • Discovered, evaluated, and implemented new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

Dragon ETH
Dragon ETH
Co-founder/CTO/iOS Developer
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
Yekaterinburg, Russia
  • Provided technical direction and expertise for all iOS developments, contributed to code reviews, and hired developers for the team.

  • Designed, built, and deployed a native Swift client to interact with an Ethereum Blockchain application.

  • Managed key components of an open-source project that was in early alpha testing.

CloudEMG
CloudEMG
iOS Developer
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Remote
  • Offered guidance and expertise for developing an iOS application for CloudEMG.

  • Implemented complex animations using Core Graphics.

  • Coordinated the app launch to the app store, increasing customer base, reach, and satisfaction.

Alum
Alum
iOS Developer
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Remote
  • Provided iOS expertise in developing the client's app.

  • Managed the implementation of various complex animations using Core Graphics.

  • Launched the app to the app store, meeting strict deadlines and within budget.

Postys
Postys
CEO | iOS Developer
2013 - 2015 (2 years)
Yekaterinburg, Russia
  • Facilitated the efficient execution of all technical requirements and components on the entire Postys project.

  • Oversaw the implementation of a number of custom UI elements to stay pixel-perfect in line with the design mockup.

  • Managed the app launch with 10K users worldwide.

Showcase

CEO | iOS Developer - Postys
CEO | iOS Developer - Postys
  • Postys is a video app delivering an infinite feed of videos.

  • It utilizes a custom algorithm to curate a daily video digest of trending videos.

  • The app incorporates different app components and collaborated with a designer for UI optimization.

iOS Developer - CloudEMG
iOS Developer - CloudEMG
  • CloudEMG is a cloud-based EMG analysis service.

  • It aims to increase awareness and understanding of medical tests for nerve and muscle diseases.

  • The project includes UI and unit testing for app quality and stability.

iOS Developer - Alum
iOS Developer - Alum
  • Alum is an app designed for alumni to chat, meet, and connect with their schools.

  • It utilizes a parse-back end architecture and QuartzCode for loading animations.

  • Key technologies include Slack for team communication and Trello for task management.

CTO - Dragon ETH
CTO - Dragon ETH
  • Dragon ETH is an open-source application focused on exploring real-world applications of Blockchain.

  • It develops an Ethereum wallet and provides an interface for interacting with smart contracts.

  • The project aims to demonstrate the practical utility of Blockchain technology.

Education

Studied Physics (dropout)
Studied Physics (dropout)
Ural State University - Russia
2004 - 2006 (2 years)