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Manuel Alvarez

@manuelalvarez

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Results-driven Senior iOS Developer with 6+ years of experience.

Argentina

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What I'm looking for

I seek opportunities to innovate in mobile development, focusing on performance and user experience.

I am a Senior iOS Developer with over 6 years of experience in building scalable mobile applications for iPhone and iPad. My expertise lies in Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit, and I am proficient in various architectural patterns including MVVM, VIPER, and MVP. I have a strong focus on clean code principles and have successfully modernized and optimized codebases to enhance performance and maintainability.

Throughout my career, I have worked with notable companies such as PayPal and SmartJob, where I led the development of mobile applications and implemented robust testing strategies. My efforts have resulted in significant improvements in app performance, user retention, and code quality. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in iOS development to create innovative solutions that meet user needs and drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior iOS Developer

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PayPal

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Modernized and optimized the Venmo iOS codebase by implementing scalable architecture and robust testing strategies. Increased unit and UI test coverage to 98%, ensuring stability across critical features.

Swift SwiftUI UIKit MVVM Git

Senior iOS Developer

SmartJob

Feb 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Led the development and maintenance of mobile applications for clients across LATAM, focusing on code quality and performance. Reduced app load time by 40% by refactoring inefficient networking logic.

Swift UIKit VIPER Bitrise Agile Git

iOS Developer

Kubikware

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)

Contributed to the stability and performance of a high-traffic fitness app through UI and architecture improvements. Decreased crash rate by 80% after migrating legacy views to UIKit with programmatic UI.

Swift UIKit Memory Leaks Git

iOS Developer

PedidosYa

Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 (3 months)

Supported a fast-paced delivery platform by enhancing user experience and reducing legacy tech debt. Migrated key modules from Objective-C to Swift, boosting developer velocity.

Swift Objective C Git

iOS Developer

Warao Technologies LLC

Feb 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Built and optimized a scalable ride sharing iOS app with a focus on architecture, performance, and modularization. Reduced app binary size by 50% by modularizing features and removing redundant assets.

Swift MVVM Performance Tuning Git

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accounting

Completed professional certification programs focused on iOS Development, Swift, and backend integration. Currently studying Python Programming and Its Applications in Large Language Models (LLMs), exploring the intersection of AI and mobile development.