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Ryan VanAlstine

@ryanvanalstine1

Principal iOS Engineer at Basic.Space, where I architected its consumer app and deliver features for launch and ongoing updates.

United States

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At Basic.Space, I architected and developed the consumer-facing iOS application from the ground up. I collaborated with backend engineers on RESTful APIs and delivered features for the app launch and ongoing updates.

At Koard, I led the architecture and development of a production iOS SDK that enables third-party developers to integrate Tap-to-Pay and payment functionality. I also owned SDK packaging, versioning, documentation, and developer onboarding.

Through VanAlstine Consulting Group, I developed mobile applications for clients including GEICO Insurance, Guardian Insurance, and True Footage. My work included contributing to GEICO’s internal telematics SDK, developing iOS apps, and working on ARKit scanning for floor plan creation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Principal iOS Engineer

Current

Basic.Space

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Architected and developed the consumer-facing iOS application from the ground up, leading a team of developers and collaborating with backend engineers to integrate RESTful APIs.

iOS Swift REST APIs Architecture Team Leadership Code Review Agile

iOS SDK Architect

Koard

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)

Led architecture, development, and maintenance of Koard's production iOS SDK for Tap-to-Pay and payment functionality, and designed mobile-first backend APIs.

iOS SDK Development Tap To Pay Backend APIs Swift Documentation Developer Onboarding

Lead iOS Engineer

Guardian Insurance

Jul 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Led iOS development for Guardian's dental health insurance mobile app, managing offshore teams and overseeing integration of third-party SDKs.

iOS SwiftUI Team Management Agile Continuous Integration Evergage

Senior iOS Contract Developer

Airbnb

Aug 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Worked as a remediation engineer updating Host and Guest platforms for accessibility, and as part of the Platform Team migrating code structure to align with architecture.

iOS Accessibility Architecture Migration

Owner/Developer

VanAlstine Consulting Group

Aug 2013 - Dec 2022 (9 years 4 months)

Developed mobile applications as a contractor for hire, working with clients such as GEICO, Guardian Insurance, IRCODE, True Footage, Illumy, Stitch, Batelle Sleep School, Etsy, OsmosisAI, Match.com, and Camp Gladiator.

iOS Android Swift ARKit TensorFlow Core ML JavaScript Google Cloud Platform Backend Development

Co-Founder, Vice President of Engineering

Agile Poet, LLC

May 2010 - Aug 2013 (3 years 3 months)

Managed teams of iOS, Android, and backend developers to bring client products to market, and developed strategic partnerships with third parties.

Team Management iOS Android Backend Development Strategic Partnerships Pre Sales

Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer

Iridium Development, LLC.

Feb 2009 - Sep 2012 (3 years 7 months)

Developed and launched SmartFuel iPhone app, implementing strategy for convenience store adoption and integrating major brand loyalty programs.

iOS Product Development Strategy Loyalty Programs

Director of Mobile Development

Apptive, LLC

Apr 2010 - Jul 2012 (2 years 3 months)

Managed iPhone, Android, and backend server development, and implemented go-to-market strategy through partnerships with SMB marketing resellers.

iOS Android Backend Development Go To Market Strategy Partnerships

Software Product Marketing Director

Marvell Semiconductor

Nov 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 1 month)

Managed cross-functional teams to maximize chipset portfolios, increased design wins by 3x in APAC markets, and developed go-to-market strategies.

Product Marketing Cross Functional Team Management Go To Market Strategy Semiconductors Linux

Application Engineer Manager

Marvell Semiconductor

Nov 2006 - Nov 2007 (1 year)

Built a new team of 7 engineers, managed concept design initiatives, and delivered pre-sales presentations and technical support to major OEM customers.

Team Building Technical Management Pre Sales Customer Support Negotiation

Technical Marketing Engineer

Intel Corporation

May 2004 - Nov 2006 (2 years 6 months)

Helped build customer base for embedded products from $100M to $450M in revenue, developed demos for new technologies, and worked with third-party vendors on co-marketing projects.

Technical Marketing Embedded Systems Demos Co Marketing Cross Functional Collaboration

Software Developer

Intel Corporation

Jun 2000 - May 2004 (3 years 11 months)

Provided design and engineering support for Intel Xscale processors, developed optimized applications, and performed problem analysis and resolution with engineering.

Software Development Embedded Systems Optimization Debugging System Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Activities and societies: Univ. of Texas Enhance Project: Summer ’08 – Keller Williams Realtor Internal Communications; Univ. of Texas Entrepreneurial Society

Master of Business Administration from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, completed in December 2008.