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Product Builder | Tech Generalist Leveraging AI to Build What Matters | iOS Developer @ Memechat

About

As a seasoned iOS developer with over 5 years of experience, I specialize in designing and implementing high-quality mobile applications using Swift and SwiftUI. My expertise includes Xcode, Core Data, and UIKit, ensuring robust and user-centric app development. I excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative apps that exceed user expectations. Staying updated with the latest iOS trends, I continuously innovate to keep my work at the forefront of the industry. Career highlights: * Led the development of Eye-d for visually impaired users. * Integrated ARKit and Machine Learning for segmentation and indoor navigation. * Developed a memes keyboard for seamless meme sharing. * Fostered a culture of continuous learning and improvement among developers. I am passionate about crafting intuitive mobile experiences that drive business success and always seek new challenges to apply my skills to impactful solutions.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

claude

codex

gemini

Work experience

iOS Developer at Meme Chat, Aug 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo, I undertook several key initiatives: 1. Developed the MemeChat keyboard, facilitating seamless sharing of memes and meme audio clips. 2. Centralized API communication through a unified library and integrated OAuth2 for enhanced security. 3. Enhanced the image editor within the app to improve functionality and user experience. 4. Refactored existing codebase to MVC and MVVM architecture while implementing new features, enhancing maintainability and scalability. 5. Engineered SDKs enabling third-party apps to access memes from MemeChat, expanding our platform's reach and integration capabilities. These efforts were integral in enriching the user experience and driving innovation within the meme-sharing community.

Freelance Developer at ---, Mar 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos, During my hyper-casual game startup journey, the COVID-19 pandemic struck, compelling me to take on freelance projects to support my family. Here are some notable accomplishments from my freelancing career: - Collaborated with a team at Byre to develop a platform for the dairy industry. - Built an image processing-based application to enable contactless jewelry trials. - Developed the backend for a college site hunting platform, currently in stealth mode. These experiences have broadened my skill set and deepened my expertise in diverse industries, further fueling my passion for innovative solutions.

Indie Developer & Founder at Saavaj Studios, Nov 2019 - Nov 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo, Greater Rajkot Area, I ventured into the world of hyper-casual game development, creating engaging and addictive games for mobile users but biggest drawback was distribution and can't compete with big media house. Despite the challenges and ultimate closure of the business, the experience honed my skills in design, development, and market analysis. This journey fueled my passion for creating intuitive user experiences and provided invaluable lessons in resilience and innovation.

Mobile Application Engineer at Eye-D, Jul 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, My primary role is iOS app development, but I also work on deep learning and connectivity aspects of the company's projects. **iOS Specific:** 1. Implemented OpenCV-based text detection on iOS apps. 2. Developed in-app purchases for a premium OCR reader. 3. Created a location finder and travel mode for seamless travel. 4. Implemented JS code inside the WebView to provide a line-by-line reading option.

Mobile App Developer intern at Eye-D, Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 · 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Created the 1st version of the iOS application. Worked with TSS and voice over hints to build a experience for visually impaired person.

Education

Nanodegree, Machine Learning, Udacity

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science, Gujarat Technological University (GTU)