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Richard Nistuk

@rnistuk

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I’m a senior software developer delivering secure, high-performance systems across C++ backends and native Apple apps.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a fully remote senior developer role where I can contribute hands-on to complex C++ systems, network security, distributed systems, or cross-platform backends. I care deeply about TDD and SOLID principles, and I enjoy being a technical voice and mentor on teams that take software quality seriously.

I’m a Senior Software Developer with 25+ years of experience delivering production software for millions of users, spanning C++ systems programming, native iOS/macOS/tvOS development, game development, and technical leadership. I build high-performance backend systems and cross-platform solutions with a strong focus on quality, security, and maintainability.

At Cisco Systems, I developed Enterprise Roaming Client capabilities, including DNS-layer security via the Cisco Umbrella cloud platform. I also implemented Automated Certificate Management (ACME RFC-8555) for automated TLS certificate lifecycle management, and built a cross-platform messaging library using C++ with shared memory and a distributed bus architecture.

Earlier, I led a team delivering Wenco Autonomous Interface Service aligned to ISO 23725, introduced KPI dashboards for sprint velocity and code quality, and championed Test-Driven Development. I also developed distributed Web 3.0 systems at Bluzelle using Cosmos-SDK, Tendermint, Golang, and consensus-driven storage (Raft/PBFT), and I’ve consistently partnered with QA to expand automated test coverage.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Amateur Radio Operator

Current

Metchosin Emergency Operations Centre

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Provide emergency communications using VHF/UHF/HF digital radio for Emergency Operation Centres across Vancouver Island and maintain mobile radio equipment for readiness. Built a C++ volunteer-records app integrating Google Sheets, an Industry Canada database, and Google Maps, and practice PACTOR for emergency scenarios.

PACTOR C Development Google Sheets Google Maps Data Integration

Club Secretary

Burnaby Amateur Radio Club (BARC)

Nov 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years)

Served as net control for the Monday night club net and managed club business meetings. Assisted with planning events and handled social media tasks for the club.

Meeting Management Event Planning Social Media Management Amateur Radio Operations

Club Director

Burnaby Amateur Radio Club (BARC)

Nov 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years)

Acted as net control for the Monday night club net and supported club business meetings. Assisted with event planning and social media responsibilities for the club.

Amateur Radio Operations Club Governance Support Event Planning Social Media Management Team Coordination

Part-Time Computer Science Instructor

Cornerstone International College

Jul 2015 - Oct 2015 (3 months)

Taught MADP 401 (C, Objective-C, Swift) and MADP 402 (iOS Application Development), creating curriculum, assessments, and hands-on lab exercises for mobile app development.

C++Objective C Swift iOS Development Curriculum Development Assessment Design

Contract Software Developer

Techno Monkey Media Inc.

Oct 2014 - Jun 2015 (8 months)

Developed Slideboarding, a Unity/C# mobile game for WhiteWater West, and built NodeJS/AWS backend services for real-time multiplayer gameplay. Managed a TestFlight beta with 50+ testers and created 3D game assets using SketchUp Make and Ruby scripting.

Unity C++NodeJS AWS Elastic Beanstalk DynamoDB Real Time Multiplayer Games TestFlight SketchUp

Senior iPhone Developer

Move.com/TopProducer.com

Aug 2009 - Nov 2009 (3 months)

Developed the Realtor.com iPhone app in Objective-C, enabling access to 4+ million real estate listings. Implemented Twitter and Facebook integrations and designed a server-alert messaging system with analytics tracking.

Objective C Cocoa Touch iOS app development Facebook Integrations Analytics Messaging Systems