Oleksii Vydrin
@oleksiivydrin
I’m a full-stack engineer with 8+ years of iOS development and 4+ years of backend experience.
What I'm looking for
I’m a former TV journalist turned software engineer with 8+ years of iOS development experience and 4+ years in backend engineering. I’ve worked mostly in fast-paced startup environments, building scalable products across mobile and server-side systems. I specialize in TypeScript, Node.js, SQL, and BigQuery, with a strong focus on adaptability, clean architecture, and delivering user-centered solutions. My career has been defined by self-learning, curiosity, and a passion for building things that make an impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
iOS Senior Software Engineer
Innit International SCA
Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Contributed to the iOS development for a health-focused app by Roche, supporting Type 2 diabetic patients in meal planning, recipe discovery, and glucose tracking. Integrated Bluetooth communication with glucose meters for real-time data synchronization and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric features in a regulated healthcare environment.
Software Engineer
CRED Investments Inc.
Sep 2019 - Present (6 years 9 months)
Built and maintained an investment app with native iOS front-end and backend components. Improved app reliability and scalability through architectural enhancements and managed large datasets with GCP tools.
iOS Developer / Team Lead
ROCKSOFT
May 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Led development of Qazaqstan 3D, an official government travel guide, and headed a team on a cryptocurrency trading app. Implemented Clean Swift architecture to ensure scalable iOS development.
iOS Developer
SMOOSH
Oct 2016 - May 2017 (7 months)
Created custom UI, chat, video calls, and location features for a dating app, enhancing user engagement and experience.
Junior iOS Developer
CONCEPTER HQ Inc.
May 2016 - Sep 2016 (4 months)
Contributed to UI development and MVC components for a location-based time tracker app, gaining foundational experience in iOS development.
iOS Developer (Own Project)
SMART SPENDER
Apr 2016 - Jul 2016 (3 months)
Designed and launched a travel budgeting app using CoreData and Swift, showcasing entrepreneurial skills and technical expertise.
Junior iOS Developer
ITPERSPECTIVE
Oct 2015 - Apr 2016 (6 months)
Developed UI components and fixed bugs for a restaurant guide app, enhancing functionality and user experience.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Udemy
Software Development
Completed online course in Swift iOS 8 Development.
Web Academy, Kyiv
Software Development
Completed courses in iOS for Beginners and iOS LevelUp.
Stanford University
Computer Science
Completed online courses in Programming Methodology, Programming Abstractions, and iOS 9 Development.
Availability
Location
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