Seeking a role that blends strategic technical leadership with hands-on development. I aim to drive innovation & digital transformation using advanced technologies, tackle challenging, high-impact projects across sectors, and foster a collaborative, agile culture that values continuous improvement and mentorship.
Andrei Solovev
@shredbreaker
Senior/Lead iOS Engineer | Technical Leader | 20+ Years in Enterprise & Consumer Mobile Solutions
What I'm looking for
Seasoned Senior/Lead iOS Engineer with 20+ years of experience delivering robust, high‑performance mobile and software solutions. Extensive expertise in designing, developing, and deploying applications using Objective‑C, Swift, and SwiftUI across diverse sectors such as social networks, dating, loyalty platforms, indoor navigation, online auctions, and enterprise‑grade solutions in cinema, fintech, crypto, logistics, insurance, mobile, and banking.
Proficient in clean coding principles, refactoring, and architectural patterns to ensure scalable, maintainable applications. Adept at leading both in‑house and remote teams, optimizing agile workflows, and conducting technical audits for security and performance compliance. Leverages AI‑powered tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor AI) to accelerate development and streamline project delivery.
Successfully collaborated with high‑profile clients across Europe, USA, Australia, Indonesia, and Thailand, seeking opportunities to provide strategic technical leadership that drives innovation and business success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Tech Lead Mobile (iOS)
OPN Co., Ltd.
Jan 2021 - Apr 2024 (3 years 3 months)
Led architectural enhancements and security improvements for an enterprise-grade iOS SDK payment gateway and eWallet client app. Integrated PCI DSS compliance and FIME testing tools using Scrum methodologies.
iOS Tech Lead
7 Peaks Software
Sep 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years)
Directed a team of up to 6 iOS developers, defining skill matrices, establishing guidelines, conducting code reviews, and performing technical audits. Delivered enterprise-grade apps across various sectors.
Lead iOS Developer
Chilindo.com
Aug 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 1 month)
Spearheaded iOS development for an online auction platform and live-streaming quiz app. Developed features for product selection, bidding, and Stripe-based payments.
Lead iOS Developer (Remote)
Geekseat
Oct 2016 - Aug 2017 (10 months)
Managed and mentored junior developers while delivering key apps, including an indoor navigation app leveraging BLE beacons and a project management app built with RxSwift.
Freelance iOS Developer
Lolococo / Knock to Unlock / StampnGo
Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 (1 month)
Developed a navigation app using MapKit and Core Data, engineered an accelerometer-based Mac unlocking system, and built the StampnGo loyalty platform.
Lead iOS Developer, Co-Founder
Wanna Meet!
Mar 2013 - Apr 2015 (2 years 1 month)
Co-founded a dating app startup; managed the entire iOS development lifecycle including scope definition, feature planning, testing, and publishing.
Lead iOS Developer, Co-Founder
Motobael LLC
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 (1 month)
Co-founded a social network for moto-bikers featuring real-time location streaming, messaging, and interactive maps. Defined the service infrastructure.
iOS Developer
Shopster Pte Ltd
Jul 2012 - Mar 2013 (8 months)
Created a mobile loyalty application with ultrasound-based auto-checkins, reward tracking, and dynamic promotions. Developed a proprietary transmitter system.
Fun Project – CallMe
N/A
Jul 2012 - Jul 2012 (0 months)
Developed a mobile service codes database app that allowed users to select a country and operator, retrieve service codes, and format phone numbers.
Freelance iOS Developer
VTNavigation
Jul 2012 - Jul 2012 (0 months)
Built an interactive tour operator system for a leading tour agency partner, enabling users to search for tours and make reservations.
Freelance iOS Developer
Be-in.ru
Jul 2012 - Jul 2012 (0 months)
Developed a fashion retail guide app for browsing fashion news, integrating mapping via MapKit and Core Location.
Freelance iOS Developer
PsyMSU
Jul 2012 - Jul 2012 (0 months)
Developed an app for Moscow State University’s Faculty of Psychology that enabled users to browse and download PDF books.
iOS Developer
Le Paris Des Galleries
Jul 2012 - Jul 2012 (0 months)
Created an app guiding users through galleries and artworks in Paris, facilitating media browsing and seller contact.
iOS Developer
Aurora Digital
Jul 2012 - Jul 2012 (0 months)
Developed an interactive boutique guide for a fashion week event, delivering detailed boutique information with photos and event updates.
iOS Developer
Intelvision Inc.
Nov 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 1 month)
Transitioned from freelancer to sole iOS developer for a home automation system, developing comprehensive remote control apps.
Lead iOS Developer
XTec
Nov 2009 - Jan 2010 (2 months)
Led the development of high-performance video conferencing solutions for Mac OS X using the H.264 codec.
iOS Developer
Dyno Systems
Nov 2009 - Jan 2010 (2 months)
Part of a team for an international mobile operator developing VoIP-based applications.
Freelance Mac Developer
SmartHide
Jun 2008 - Jun 2008 (0 months)
Developed a macOS client for OpenVPN, delivering a user-friendly interface and secure VPN configurations.
Freelance Mac Developer
Arcadia Inc.
Aug 2007 - Jun 2008 (10 months)
Engineered a secure macOS daemon for full disk encryption using proprietary cryptographic workflows.
Backend PHP Developer
New Media Tech
Aug 2005 - Aug 2006 (1 year)
Developed a data-intensive backend system for aggregating digital marketing metrics. Configured Linux servers and optimized TCP/IP settings.
Freelance Developer
Video Player & Booking System
Aug 2005 - Aug 2006 (1 year)
Developed a custom video player application controlled via Apple Remote for event-specific multimedia presentations.
Freelance Developer
N/A
Jul 2002 - Aug 2004 (2 years 1 month)
Developed early web and desktop applications using PHP, FoxPro, and Turbo Basic, creating internal documentation search websites.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation
Engineer, Computer Complexes, Systems, and Networks
Activities and societies: Thesis: Secure Video Conference Platform for macOS
Graduated with a major in Computer Complexes, Systems, and Networks. Learned principles of system development methodologies and techniques, software architecture and design patterns.
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