Gabriel L.

About Me

Gabriel is a seasoned iOS aficionado with 12+ years of iOS consultancy experience in the delivery of the latest iOS apps and solutions for clients. He has in-depth knowledge in the application of iOS SDKs, libraries and other tech stacks on projects; having published 100+ titles to the App Store. He has excellent OOP skills, very hands-on with RESTful web services in mobile apps and thrives in a team environment; working with Agile workflows and Git on projects.

AI, ML & LLM

Backend

Database

Workflow

Other

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.

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

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

Arnia Software
Arnia Software
Senior iOS Developer
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Developed high-quality UX rich mobile apps for clients; implementing appropriate solutions with the latest tech stack to optimize apps for performance.

  • Implemented multiple features to completion for clients; shipping code using best standards and the latest development trends in the mobile industry.

  • Actively participated in the full SDLC of apps from meetings to iterative development, estimations and design sessions - influencing the process from API creation to design, and delivery.

Fabrice Grinda Startups
Fabrice Grinda Startups
iOS Developer
2013 - 2017 (4 years)
New York, United States
  • Developed custom iOS mobile apps for clients across multiple industries including Lofty, Irresistible Me, Silver, Adore Me, and Sell It - translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code.

  • Built and maintained high performance, reusable, and reliable code on projects; identifying/correcting bottlenecks and fixing bugs to ensure the best possible performance.

  • Provided code reviews and technical support; developing clean, test-driven code for Fabrice Grinda's iOS projects.

Palm-Mar Studios
Palm-Mar Studios
Founder
2012 - Present (13 years)
Tenerife, Spain
  • Built out new apps and enhanced existing apps with important features for clients; delivering more 100 apps to iOS App Store.

  • Engineered quality code on projects using cutting-edge techniques, tools, and adhering to best practices with a focus on performance for varying clients.

  • Research, test, and implement new techniques and frameworks on projects; ensuring optimal performance of apps across various devices and SDKs to maximize development efficiency.

Mobile Fun
Mobile Fun
iOS Developer
2012 - 2013 (1 year)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Built a native iOS app for HOM's online social networking service for music.

  • Shipped high-quality solutions for the app; writing unit tests and participating in code and design reviews.

  • Created new features for the iOS app and identified/fixed complex bottlenecks and bugs for the client.

InfoWorld
InfoWorld
J2EE Developer
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Designed, developed and implemented websites on different servers for Info World.

  • Designed and managed the end-to-end development cycle process for several applications from requirements analysis to coding, testing and maintenance.

  • Provided support for applications and fixed complex technical issues through code reviews and investigation of errors using Eclipse/Visual Studio.

Advanced Mobile Applications
Advanced Mobile Applications
Lead Mobile Developer
2005 - 2011 (6 years)
United States
  • Controlled processes for the porting and optimization of J2ME, Android and iOS apps on a large variety of mobile phones for clients within AMA.

  • Worked as a team lead on the US Sprint team with over 12 developers; organizing team resources for the delivery of all projects on time using Microsoft Project.

  • Offered expertise for code optimization, handled third-party projects and implemented solutions to overcome device bugs.

Showcase

iOS Developer - CircleIn
iOS Developer - CircleIn
  • CircleIn is an online community for students focused on studying and completing classwork.

  • The app was developed using Swift 4.2/5.0 and MVVM.

  • Integration with Twilio, Firebase, OneSignal, and Google Analytics was implemented.

iOS Developer - JennAir
iOS Developer - JennAir
  • JennAir is a luxury kitchen appliance division of Whirlpool.

  • JennAir utilizes a modular framework developed with Rx Swift.

  • The app features push notifications, Firebase, branch.io, and Google Analytics for integration.

iOS Developer - Jack and Ferdi Bleisure Travel
iOS Developer - Jack and Ferdi Bleisure Travel
  • Jack and Ferdi is a travel app focused on enhancing business travel experiences.

  • It provides curated recommendations for activities, food, souvenirs, and charities.

  • The app utilizes Swift 5.0 and MVVM for development.

iOS Developer - Stretching and Flexibility Plans
iOS Developer - Stretching and Flexibility Plans
  • Offers stretching sessions with diverse exercises and positions for all levels.

  • Features over 100 customizable stretching exercises and 50+ workout routines.

  • Developed the app from scratch and implemented all key features.

Education

Education
M.Eng Computer Science, Information Technology and Automated Systems Science
The Faculty of Automatic Control and Computers
2000 - 2005 (5 years)
Education
BSc. Computer Science
Tudor Vianu National High School of Computer Science
1996 - 2000 (4 years)