Jorge A.

Jorge A.

Senior iOS Developer

San José, Costa Rica
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About Me

Jorge is a Senior iOS Developer with 12+ years of overall IT experience, 9+ of which developing native iOS apps with Objective-C and Swift. He follows the latest trends and uses cutting-edge stacks to create powerful tools and best-in-class user experiences on projects - from early PoCs to innovative consumer-facing apps and SDKs. Jorge also possesses strong leadership and research skills and can adapt quickly to any project regardless of tech requirements.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior iOS Developer
2020 - Present (4 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.

number8
number8
Senior iOS Consultant
2020 - Present (4 years)
Remote
  • Serving as an iOS consultant and provide solutions for a client, FitRadio.

  • Creating new features and architecture solutions for FitRadio app and all white-label projects (2 projects and 5 targets) and fixing bugs.

  • Building FitRadioSDK, which handles all requests to the server, caches the music streaming, and provides the music player to the app.

JamSoft Consulting Services
JamSoft Consulting Services
Owner | Senior iOS Developer
2017 - Present (7 years)
Costa Rica
  • Developing robust iOS solutions and defining development norms/methods with a focus on scale, security, reliability, and cost.

  • Prototyping new ideas to help with feature definition, participating in architecture development, and implementing new features and code reviews.

  • Writing clear, testable, and self-documenting code for clients, ensuring technical feasibility of product requirements and interface designs.

Gorilla Logic
Gorilla Logic
Senior iOS Developer
2017 - 2017
San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Provided full ownership for the mobile app development processes and managed deployment tasks to the iOS platform on client projects.

  • Shaped engineering best practices by aligning app solutions with key business requirements and identifying ways to improve reliability, efficiency, and quality.

  • Supported new features' implementation, built purposeful end-to-end solutions, and fixed bugs.

Stateside Co.
Stateside Co.
Senior iOS Developer
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Collaborated with teams to ensure the technical feasibility of business requirements and optimized existing code for durability, speed, and scalability.

  • Produced iOS solutions and handled the migration to Swift 3 and removal of roadblocks to development.

  • Defined development norms and methods in implementing new features and introduced/recommended new approaches where appropriate.

Intertec International
Intertec International
iOS Developer
2016 - 2016
Remote
  • Developed and managed iOS architecture solutions and best practices, improving code quality, usability, speed, and scalability.

  • Resolved undefined issues on the network engine for the Game Testers app project, evaluating technical tradeoffs and implementing strict security measures.

  • Managed workshop and mentoring sessions for developers on Swift and iOS development within Intertec, handling exercises and presentations.

Growth Acceleration Partners
Growth Acceleration Partners
iOS Developer
2013 - 2015 (2 years)
San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Refactored a complex architecture solution on the CUR Media app and built UIs and animations for implementation on the project.

  • Developed solutions for the Core Data models and SQLite database on the Moxie project and built new features and UI animations.

  • Built reusable code and libraries for the voice control interface on the Calio app using Nuance Dragon Mobile SDK, fixed bugs, and implemented new features on the solution.

SOIN
SOIN
iOS Developer
2012 - 2013 (1 year)
San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Developed and maintained applications for iOS devices, including mobile phones and tablet computers.

  • Liaised with the UI/UX teams to ensure the feasibility of designs implemented on solutions, built reusable code and libraries for future use, and deployed apps for the iOS platform.

  • Optimized applications for maximum speed and scalability.

Novacomp
Novacomp
.NET/iOS Developer
2012 - 2012
San José, Costa Rica
  • Provided solutions and troubleshot issues on iOS development, translated designs and wireframes into high-quality code, identified bottlenecks, and fixed bugs.

  • Coordinated processes for the analysis, design, and development of a stock market application to handle all transactions and stocks for Lafise Bank clients.

  • Adhered to client software development processes and best practices, taking advantage of new concepts, business models, and technologies.

SamTec
SamTec
Senior Software Engineer
2009 - 2011 (2 years)
Alajuela, Costa Rica
  • Owned and managed the entire SDLC and worked on designing, developing, and maintaining different solutions.

  • Communicated technical ideas and set direction on projects with a focus on solving complex challenges.

  • Provided support and ensured compliance with project plans and industry standards.

Portfolio

Senior iOS Developer - BaseMap
Senior iOS Developer - BaseMap

BaseMap is a complete outdoor planning and navigational tool all in one that eliminates the need for multiple apps on user phones. The app downloads in cache all map information needed such as topographic, hunting information, state limits, etc. Implemented new features, worked on new APIs, optimized the codebase, and liaised with the UI/UX design team on the feasibility of design implementations. Fixed bugs reported by QA and potential code bugs and handled memory leaks. The app was published and has thousands of subscribers.

Senior iOS Developer - Foam
Senior iOS Developer - Foam

The Foam app allows users to collect, manage, create, and share digital media - from images and videos to links and PDFs, Foam keeps it all together in one place. Worked directly with a designer on the app, suggesting best practices in line with iOS Human Interface Guidelines, researching new APIs, iterating new features/functionalities, and optimizing the codebase. Implemented new functions and frameworks like UITableViewDiffableDatasource, UICollectionViewCompositionalLayout, and deep changes in the UI/UX. The project is still in progress with a signup for beta testers.

Senior iOS Developer - Davita’s CWOW
Senior iOS Developer - Davita’s CWOW

Worked on a platform for nurses and doctors in Davita’s Network, showing clinics, patient schedules, treatments, and all patient/doctor information. Implemented new features, handled bug fixes and code changes in the back end when required, and researched and learned about Viper design patterns. The final solution was moved to a web version.

Education

Objective-C Programming for Beginners
Objective-C Programming for Beginners
About Objects Inc.
2011 - 2011
Introduction to iPhone/iPad Development
Introduction to iPhone/iPad Development
About Objects Inc.
2011 - 2011
BSc Computer and Information Sciences
BSc Computer and Information Sciences
Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR)
2004 - 2007 (3 years)