George is available for hire

George Vashakidze

Verified Expert in Engineering

iOS Developer

Tbilisi, Georgia

Toptal member since June 21, 2018

Expertise

System Security Full-stack Dashboard Mobile App Multithreading Database API Apple Pay Development iOS REST API Java Objective-C

Bio

As a senior iOS engineer, George has contributed to advancing mobile experiences through innovation in document scanning and listening technologies. With expertise in iOS development and Core ML, he's led the optimization of ScanFlow, significantly enhancing document capture and OCR accuracy. Additionally, George has played a critical role in refining Speechify's advanced listening engine and successfully bringing the app to macOS, overcoming complex UI and memory challenges.

Portfolio

Al Tayer Digital - Main

iOS, Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, AI Tools, Claude Code, Video Streaming...

Speechify

iOS, Swift, Image to Text, Optical Character Recognition (OCR)...

Tegeta Motors

iOS, Android, Kotlin, Swift, SwiftUI, Combine, Amazon Web Services (AWS)...

Experience

Mobile Development - 14 years
Swift - 14 years
Firebase - 9 years
SwiftUI - 8 years
Combine - 5 years
React Native - 5 years
Video Streaming - 4 years
MacOS - 4 years

Preferred Environment

Xcode, iOS, Swift, SwiftUI, Combine, Mobile First, Cursor AI, Claude Code, MCP Server, React Native

The most amazing...

...thing was when I wrote a document capture and processing tool using Core ML, with enhanced image flattening, filtration, and OCR precision.

Work Experience

Tech Lead & iOS Engineer

2025 - 2026

Al Tayer Digital - Main

Developed and launched a video-based shopping experience, enabling users to browse products through auto-synced video playback, including picture-in-picture support, resulting in increased engagement and product discovery.
Implemented personalized recommendation systems and dynamic product sliders across the home page and listings, improving product visibility and driving higher conversion and shipment rates.
Led the development of high-impact home page and listing features (including “Keep Shopping” and multiple product feeds), delivering UI/UX improvements that significantly increased impressions and overall user activity on the iOS app.

Technologies: iOS, Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, AI Tools, Claude Code, Video Streaming, Video Editing, Streaming, Mobile Apps, eCommerce, REST APIs, Combine, Stripe Payments, Online Payments, Analytics, A/B Testing, Firebase, Deeplinks, Universal Links, Vibe Coding, Figma, Tools, UX Design, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Development Toolkits (SDK), iOS App Development, Docker, Kubernetes, Jira, Databases, Dashboards, Reporting, Real-time Data, TestFlight

Teach Lead & iOS & Mac OS Engineer

2023 - 2025

Speechify

Led the development of core app features, focusing on innovation in document scanning (ScanFlow) and listening capabilities.
Refined Speechify’s advanced listening functionality, refining real-time sentence and word highlighting with complex polygon-based algorithms to ensure seamless playback synchronization.
Ported Speechify to macOS within three months, tackling major UI and memory challenges while maintaining top-tier performance and quality.

Technologies: iOS, Swift, Image to Text, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Image Processing, Git, Mobile App Development, Optimization, RESTFul APIs, Memory Management, Memory Leaks, Apps, App Design, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), CircleCI, Offline Data Synchronization, Offline-first Development, Realm, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, React, TypeScript, AI Integration, Real-time Audio Processing, Speech-to-Text (STT), JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Cross-platform App Development, Documentation, Next.js, Technical Architecture, Twilio, Stripe, App Store, Application Architecture, Push Notifications, Ratings, Reviews, User Authentication, Workflows, Vercel, Machine Learning, GPS, Apple Pay, Google Maps API, Team Management, Full-stack Development, Real-time Systems, WebSockets, Server Sent Events (SSE), Vibe Coding, Figma, Tools, UX Design, Cloud Infrastructure, Python, Software Development Toolkits (SDK), iOS App Development, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Jira, Databases, Dashboards, Reporting, Real-time Data, TestFlight

Engineering Manager – Mobile, Support, and QA (Contract)

2021 - 2023

Tegeta Motors

Led an incredible team of mobile, QA, platform, back-end, core (.NET and Node.js), web, and DevOps engineers, as well as our support team, both on-site and remotely. Worked closely with our PMs, PMOs, POs, and agile managers.
Managed and supported diverse engineering teams, empowering them to achieve their best while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Achieved a staggering 1,000,000 Lari annual cost reduction by eliminating external dependencies, empowering us to manage and support all projects entirely in-house.
Revolutionized the way we operate, future-proofing our technology stack. It stands as a testament to the power of collaboration, innovative problem-solving, and the ability to deliver results that truly redefine business value.

Technologies: iOS, Android, Kotlin, Swift, SwiftUI, Combine, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Node.js, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Quality Assurance (QA), Video Streaming, Git, Mobile App Development, Optimization, RESTFul APIs, Memory Management, Memory Leaks, Apps, App Design, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), CircleCI, Offline Data Synchronization, Offline-first Development, Realm, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, React, TypeScript, AI Integration, Fractional CTO, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Cross-platform App Development, Documentation, Next.js, Technical Architecture, Stripe, App Store, Application Architecture, Push Notifications, Ratings, Reviews, User Authentication, Workflows, Vercel, Supabase, GPS, Apple Pay, Google Maps API, Team Management, Full-stack Development, Real-time Systems, WebSockets, Server Sent Events (SSE), Vibe Coding, Figma, Tools, UX Design, Cloud Infrastructure, Azure, Python, Software Development Toolkits (SDK), iOS App Development, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Jira, Databases, Dashboards, Reporting, AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Terraform, Real-time Data, TestFlight

Tech Lead & Mobile Engineer (Contract)

2019 - 2023

Kaltura

Worked as the iOS Team Lead and later became an engineering manager. Led the creation of an advanced live conference app for Kaltura.
Developed WebRTC for real-time video calls and live streaming, ensuring low-latency interaction. Used interactive tools to support screen and video sharing and interactive drawing, enhancing the educational and collaborative experience.
Developed robust permission systems that had detailed control over user access and functionalities for security and compliance. They feature session recording and editing capabilities for content redistribution.

Technologies: Swift, Objective-C, SwiftUI, Combine, RxSwift, Peer-to-peer Networking, WebRTC, Video Streaming, Git, Mobile App Development, Optimization, RESTFul APIs, Memory Management, Memory Leaks, Apps, App Design, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), CircleCI, Offline Data Synchronization, Offline-first Development, Realm, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, React, TypeScript, Fractional CTO, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Cross-platform App Development, Documentation, Next.js, Technical Architecture, App Store, Application Architecture, Push Notifications, Ratings, Reviews, User Authentication, Workflows, Machine Learning, GPS, Apple Pay, Google Maps API, Team Management, Full-stack Development, Real-time Systems, WebSockets, Figma, Tools, UX Design, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Development Toolkits (SDK), iOS App Development, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Jira, Databases, Dashboards, Reporting, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Real-time Data, TestFlight

Tech Lead & iOS Engineer (Contract)

2021 - 2022

Mahina Development Inc

Refactored existing modules and developed new modules (notifications and tracking services, live search across all modules, and the customer billing/shipping address module).
Tracked and fixed various bugs under different modules.
Obtained huge downloads and payments in the first launch.

Technologies: Swift, SwiftUI, GraphQL, Xcode, SwiftLint, APIs, Cocoa Touch, iOS SDK, UIKit, Firebase Authentication, iOS Native Libraries, Stripe Payments, Event Ticketing, Stripe API, REST, API Integration, Auth, Networking, iOS Frameworks, iOS API, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Lottie, Lottie-iOS, Swift 4, AVFoundation, iOS Video, REST APIs, Mobile Applications, Image Manipulation, Core Image, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Web UX, UI Testing, Core Data, Multithreading, SDKs, Testing, Version Control, DevOps, Express.js, Firebase, iOS, SQLite, Local Data Persistence, Networks, Frameworks, MacOS, Mobile Architecture, MongoDB, Online Payments, StoreKit, Git, Mobile App Development, Optimization, RESTFul APIs, Memory Management, Memory Leaks, Apps, App Design, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), CircleCI, Offline Data Synchronization, Offline-first Development, Realm, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, TypeScript, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Documentation, Next.js, Technical Architecture, Twilio, Stripe, App Store, Application Architecture, Push Notifications, Ratings, Reviews, User Authentication, Workflows, Machine Learning, GPS, Apple Pay, Google Maps API, Team Management, Full-stack Development, Real-time Systems, WebSockets, Tools, UX Design, Cloud Infrastructure, Python, Software Development Toolkits (SDK), iOS App Development, Docker, Kubernetes, Jira, Databases, Dashboards, Reporting, AWS Lambda, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Real-time Data, TestFlight

Software Architect, Tech Lead, and iOS Engineer (Contract)

2019 - 2021

SportsStars

Worked on SportsStars, a social betting application where you can easily place bets and predictions on real-life games with live odds, but with virtual (fun) currency. Developed this app from scratch, including the back end and live data update.
Tracked bugs and used Clubhouse, GitHub, GitHub flow, PRs, and Agile methodology.
Processed two stress tests and a penetration test without having any server down. Got verified on Betradar.
Contributed to an app with amazing animations and a beautiful interface.

Technologies: RxSwift, Firebase, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Swift, Mobile Development, Heroku, Amazon Web Services (AWS), JavaScript, Mobile Apps, APIs, Full-stack, Third-party APIs, HTML, PHP, CSS, HTML5, Architecture, Software Architecture, Mobile, Technical Leadership, Xcode, Cocoa Touch, iOS SDK, UIKit, Firebase Authentication, iOS Native Libraries, Stripe Payments, Event Ticketing, Stripe API, REST, iPad, API Integration, Auth, SQL, Networking, Android, Android Architecture Components, iOS Frameworks, iOS API, Kotlin, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Lottie, Lottie-iOS, Swift 4, AVFoundation, iOS Video, REST APIs, Mobile Applications, Image Manipulation, Video Editing, Core Image, CTO, Stripe, Stripe Connect, Stripe Connect API, Web UX, UI Testing, Core Data, Multithreading, SDKs, Testing, Version Control, DevOps, Express.js, iOS, SQLite, Local Data Persistence, Networks, Data Engineering, Business Consulting, Frameworks, Mobile Architecture, Online Payments, StoreKit, Git, Mobile App Development, Optimization, RESTFul APIs, Memory Management, Memory Leaks, Apps, App Design, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), CircleCI, Offline Data Synchronization, Offline-first Development, Realm, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, React, TypeScript, Fractional CTO, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Documentation, Technical Architecture, Twilio, App Store, Application Architecture, Push Notifications, Ratings, Reviews, User Authentication, Workflows, GPS, Apple Pay, Google Maps API, Team Management, Full-stack Development, Real-time Systems, WebSockets, UX Design, Cloud Infrastructure, Azure, Python, Software Development Toolkits (SDK), iOS App Development, Docker, Kubernetes, Jira, Databases, Dashboards, Reporting, AWS Lambda, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Real-time Data, TestFlight

Tech Lead & Senior React Native Developer (Contract)

2016 - 2019

Uccorp (Unicard Ltd.)

Introduced a custom modal component with transitions, fade in/out, able to be put everywhere, and used everywhere.
Built a custom camera frame for taking pictures and videos inside a frame.
Put into use a custom list chooser component that's able to display custom data and get selected data if needed. able to put in any frame.
Established a custom font-loading class that was able to specify a custom font-weight with a custom name, which is not supported by default on React Native.

Technologies: React Native, Mobile Development, JavaScript, Mobile Apps, MySQL, APIs, Full-stack, Third-party APIs, HTML, CSS, HTML5, Architecture, Software Architecture, Mobile, Technical Leadership, eCommerce, Xcode, React, Cocoa Touch, iOS SDK, UIKit, Firebase Authentication, iOS Native Libraries, Event Ticketing, REST, API Integration, Auth, SQL, Networking, Android, Android Architecture Components, iOS Frameworks, iOS API, Kotlin, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Lottie, Lottie-iOS, Swift 4, iOS Video, REST APIs, Mobile Applications, Image Manipulation, CTO, Web UX, Core Data, Multithreading, SDKs, Testing, Version Control, DevOps, Express.js, Firebase, iOS, Laravel, SQLite, Local Data Persistence, Networks, Business Consulting, Frameworks, Mobile Architecture, Online Payments, Git, Mobile App Development, Optimization, RESTFul APIs, Memory Management, Memory Leaks, Apps, App Design, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), CircleCI, Offline Data Synchronization, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, TypeScript, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Cross-platform App Development, Documentation, Technical Architecture, App Store, Application Architecture, Push Notifications, Ratings, Reviews, User Authentication, Workflows, Expo, GPS, Apple Pay, Google Maps API, React Native for Web, Team Management, Full-stack Development, Real-time Systems, WebSockets, UX Design, Cloud Infrastructure, Azure, Software Development Toolkits (SDK), iOS App Development, Docker, Kubernetes, Jira, Databases, Dashboards, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Real-time Data, TestFlight

Tech Lead & Senior iOS Developer

2016 - 2018

Bank of Georgia

Developed mBank, a mobile bank application for the Bank of Georgia, using Swift.
Built a Swift-based payment-and-transfer module for the Bank of Georgia.
Created the T9 contact search feature using Swift and Trie algorithms.
Built 18 custom and reusable components using Swift and Objective-C.
Developed different and amazing animations for mBank.
Implemented CI for mBank automation testing using GitLab, GitLab Runner, and Xcode build tools.
Built a dynamic form builder using metadata and a dynamic wizard with dynamic containers.
Created BaseModel and custom response parsers into models without using any libraries or reflection tools.

Technologies: Xcode, Continuous Integration (CI), Objective-C, Swift, iOS, Mobile Development, JavaScript, Mobile Apps, MySQL, APIs, Full-stack, Third-party APIs, HTML, PHP, CSS, HTML5, Architecture, Software Architecture, Mobile, Technical Leadership, eCommerce, Cocoa Touch, iOS SDK, UIKit, iOS Native Libraries, Event Ticketing, REST, API Integration, Auth, SQL, Networking, Android, Android Architecture Components, iOS Frameworks, iOS API, Kotlin, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Lottie, Lottie-iOS, Google Maps SDK, Swift 4, AVFoundation, iOS Video, REST APIs, Mobile Applications, Image Manipulation, Core Image, Web UX, UI Testing, Core Data, Multithreading, SDKs, Testing, Version Control, DevOps, Express.js, Firebase, Laravel, SQLite, Local Data Persistence, Networks, Data Engineering, Global Banking, Business Consulting, Frameworks, Mobile Architecture, MongoDB, Online Payments, Git, Mobile App Development, Optimization, RESTFul APIs, Memory Management, Memory Leaks, Apps, App Design, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), CircleCI, Offline Data Synchronization, Offline-first Development, Realm, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Documentation, Technical Architecture, App Store, Application Architecture, Push Notifications, Ratings, Reviews, User Authentication, Workflows, GPS, Apple Pay, Google Maps API, Team Management, Full-stack Development, Real-time Systems, WebSockets, Cloud Infrastructure, Python, Software Development Toolkits (SDK), iOS App Development, Docker, Kubernetes, Jira, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Real-time Data, TestFlight

Development Team Lead (iOS, Android)

2014 - 2016

Lemondo

Created an electronic book reader application named SabaReader to download and read, and share books locally (iOS and Android).
Built the API document creator and manager tool using Node.js and Python.
Created the MyPhone application using iOS and Android, the MQTT protocol, and the PJSIP audio/video framework.
Developed the GPC mobile application for GPC pharmacies (iOS and Android).
Built the Guide-U application, which is geared toward tourists (iOS, Objective-C).
Created a social networking application called Hiro (Objective-C).

Technologies: Android, Objective-C, Swift, iOS, Mobile Development, JavaScript, Mobile Apps, Bluetooth, MySQL, APIs, Full-stack, Third-party APIs, HTML, PHP, CSS, HTML5, Architecture, Software Architecture, Mobile, Technical Leadership, eCommerce, Xcode, Cocoa Touch, iOS SDK, UIKit, iOS Native Libraries, Stripe Payments, Event Ticketing, Stripe API, REST, iPad, API Integration, Auth, SQL, Networking, Android Architecture Components, iOS Frameworks, iOS API, Kotlin, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Lottie, Lottie-iOS, Google Maps SDK, Swift 4, REST APIs, Mobile Applications, Image Manipulation, Video Editing, Core Image, CTO, Web UX, UI Testing, Core Data, Multithreading, SDKs, Testing, Version Control, DevOps, Express.js, Laravel, Local Data Persistence, Networks, Business Consulting, Frameworks, Mobile Architecture, MongoDB, Online Payments, StoreKit, Git, Mobile App Development, Optimization, RESTFul APIs, Memory Management, Memory Leaks, Apps, App Design, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), CircleCI, Offline Data Synchronization, Offline-first Development, Realm, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, React Native, Fractional CTO, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Cross-platform App Development, Documentation, Technical Architecture, App Store, Application Architecture, Push Notifications, Ratings, Reviews, User Authentication, Workflows, GPS, Google Maps API, Full-stack Development, Real-time Systems, WebSockets, Python, Software Development Toolkits (SDK), Docker, Jira, Real-time Data, TestFlight

Senior Mobile and Software Developer (iOS, Android, Java)

2010 - 2014

aMind Solutions

Created a mobile application called LifeTech Korea Mobility. The client was Life Technologies, and it was done for iOS (Objective-C) and Android.
Built, with my team, one of the biggest frameworks called TethrOn. It's a type of aMind mobile framework based on Android, iOS, Objective-C, and Java Spring MVC.
Developed an automated UI/GUI testing engine using Gradle builder and the Solo Robotium framework.
Created a Jenkins server for the automatic testing of applications running on virtual simulators.
Wrote Perl scripts to get all kinds of log and test results from simulator devices and then send them to specific email addresses.
Constructed a module for developers to create the mobile UI based on metadata that's returned from the server.

Technologies: Android, iOS, Java, Mobile Development, JavaScript, Mobile Apps, MySQL, APIs, Full-stack, Third-party APIs, CSS, HTML5, Architecture, Software Architecture, Mobile, Technical Leadership, Xcode, Cocoa Touch, iOS SDK, UIKit, iOS Native Libraries, Event Ticketing, REST, iPad, API Integration, Auth, SQL, Networking, Android Architecture Components, iOS Frameworks, iOS API, Kotlin, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Swift 4, REST APIs, Mobile Applications, Image Manipulation, Core Image, Web UX, UI Testing, Core Data, Multithreading, SDKs, Testing, Version Control, DevOps, Express.js, SQLite, Local Data Persistence, Networks, Frameworks, Mobile Architecture, Git, Mobile App Development, Optimization, RESTFul APIs, Memory Management, Memory Leaks, Apps, App Design, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), Offline Data Synchronization, Offline-first Development, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Cross-platform App Development, Documentation, Technical Architecture, App Store, Application Architecture, Push Notifications, Ratings, Reviews, User Authentication, Workflows, GPS, Google Maps API, Real-time Systems, WebSockets, Python, Software Development Toolkits (SDK), iOS App Development, Jira, Real-time Data, TestFlight

Senior .NET Developer

2005 - 2010

Apex Ltd.

Developed an inventory module for the Apex ERP system (C#, VB.NET, MS SQL, and DevExpress).
Built an internal application called Automatic Job Creator for APEX (C#, VB.NET, MS SQL).
Created an application that works with weighing machines for all types of shops and markets, along with an admin panel (C#, MySQL).
Developed an accountant module for an APER ERP system.
Built a custom DLL loader (CDL), which is capable of loading DLLs on the fly into the current application's domain (C#, reflection tools).
Created an ERP system that is capable of loading any number of DLL modules into the system (C#).

Technologies: MySQL, APIs, Full-stack, CSS, HTML5, Architecture, Software Architecture, eCommerce, REST, API Integration, Auth, SQL, Networking, REST APIs, Web UX, Multithreading, SDKs, Testing, Version Control, DevOps, Networks, Frameworks, Optimization, RESTFul APIs, Memory Management, Apps, App Design, Offline Data Synchronization, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Documentation, Technical Architecture, User Authentication, Workflows, GPS, Software Development Toolkits (SDK)

Experience

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mBank | Mobile Banking Application for the Bank of Georgia

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bog-mbank-mobile-banking/id1159368231?ls=1&mt=8

mBank was a brand new mobile online banking app that I built for the Bank of Georgia. mBank took third place in a Transcaucasia tech contest.

I served as the lead iOS analyst and developer with five other iOS developers.

TethrOn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/tethron/about/

TethrOn is a mobile framework that's capable of downloading and updating component metadata from the TethrOn server, loading and configuring components according to the metadata.

Here, I served as a senior Android/iOS developer working with a large team at aMindSolution. TethrOn is used by multiple companies and development teams around the world.

Tegeta Motors | The Smart Way to Maintain Your Car

https://apps.apple.com/ge/app/tegeta-motors/id1617458557

Tegeta Motors is redefining auto service with innovation and convenience. Our app puts everything you need for hassle-free car maintenance at your fingertips.

Why Choose Tegeta Motors?
• Book Services Online: Schedule your car service with ease and save valuable time.
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• Check Fuel Prices: Locate nearby gas stations and stay updated on fuel costs.
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• Find Branch Locations: Quickly access addresses and details of Tegeta Motors branches.

Speechify

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023

A cross-platform text-to-speech product spanning iOS, macOS, Android, web, and browser extensions, enabling users to listen to documents, articles, and PDFs with high-quality audio playback. I contributed to the iOS and macOS clients, developing user-facing features, maintaining and improving playback performance, and ensuring a smooth and responsive experience across Apple platforms. I collaborated with back-end and product teams to integrate APIs for content delivery, synchronization, and user data, while helping maintain consistency in functionality and UX across platforms. My work focused on building reliable, performant, and accessible reading experiences for users across devices.

Ounass

A Swift-based eCommerce application for the luxury fashion platform Ounass, focused on delivering a high-end shopping experience for users browsing and purchasing designer products. I contributed to the iOS client, developing user-facing features such as product browsing, search, product detail views, and checkout flows, while ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience. I worked closely with back-end and product teams to integrate APIs for catalog data, user accounts, and orders, and helped maintain performance and stability across the app. My work emphasized clean UI implementation, reliable data handling, and optimizing the overall shopping experience for a premium audience.

Publication

How to Create a Swipeable UITabBar From the Ground Up

https://www.toptal.com/developers/ios/create-uitabbarcontroller-programmatically

Publication

How to Implement T9 Search in iOS

https://www.toptal.com/developers/ios/t9-search-ios

Education

2024 - 2025

Specialization in Apple Certified Trainer

Apple - United States

2009 - 2013

Bachelor's Degree in Informatics and Control Systems

Georgian Technical University - Tbilisi, Georgia

2009 - 2011

Certified in IT Essentials, PC: Hardware and Software

ITVET - Tbilisi, Georgia

Certifications

JANUARY 2009 - PRESENT

Cisco IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software

ITVET (Cisco Academy)

Skills

Libraries/APIs

CocoaPods, RxSwift, React, iOS Native Libraries, Auth, iOS API, Lottie-iOS, Google Maps SDK, REST APIs, Core Image, Google Maps API, Node.js, Stripe API, Android Architecture Components, Stripe, Stripe Connect, Stripe Connect API, React Native for Web, WebRTC

Tools

Xcode, Firebase Authentication, Git, CircleCI, GitHub, ChatGPT, Jira, Expo, Claude Code, Figma, TestFlight, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Terraform, SwiftLint, Gerrit

Languages

Java, Objective-C, Swift, JavaScript, Swift 4, GraphQL, HTML, PHP, SQL, Kotlin, TypeScript, Python, Swift 5, CSS, HTML5

Frameworks

Spring Boot, SwiftUI, Combine, React Native, Cocoa Touch, iOS SDK, UIKit, iOS Frameworks, Core Data, StoreKit, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Next.js, Laravel, Express.js

Paradigms

Unit Testing, Continuous Integration (CI), Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Continuous Delivery (CD), Continuous Development (CD), Mobile Development, REST, Testing, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), Offline-first Development, Application Architecture, Real-time Systems, UX Design, DevOps

Platforms

Firebase, Android, iOS, Mobile, Twilio, Docker, Heroku, Amazon Web Services (AWS), MacOS, Vercel, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, Azure

Storage

MySQL, PostgreSQL, Realm, Databases, Amazon DynamoDB, SQLite, MongoDB

Industry Expertise

Teaching

Other

UI Testing, Mobile Apps, APIs, Full-stack, Third-party APIs, Architecture, Software Architecture, Technical Leadership, eCommerce, Event Ticketing, iPad, API Integration, Networking, Lottie, AVFoundation, iOS Video, Mobile Applications, Image Manipulation, Video Editing, Web UX, Multithreading, SDKs, Version Control, Global Banking, Frameworks, Mobile Architecture, Online Payments, Mobile App Development, Optimization, RESTFul APIs, Memory Management, Memory Leaks, Apps, App Design, Offline Data Synchronization, CI/CD Pipelines, Fractional CTO, Mobile First, AI Tools, Responsive UI, AI Copilots, Cursor AI, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Cross-platform App Development, Documentation, Technical Architecture, App Store, Push Notifications, Ratings, Reviews, User Authentication, Workflows, GPS, Apple Pay, Team Management, Full-stack Development, WebSockets, Vibe Coding, Tools, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Development Toolkits (SDK), iOS App Development, Dashboards, Reporting, Real-time Data, Video Streaming, Bluetooth, Stripe Payments, Audio Streaming, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), CTO, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Engineering, AI Integration, Real-time Audio Processing, Speech-to-Text (STT), Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), Supabase, Machine Learning, Startups, Back-end Development, Server Sent Events (SSE), Apollo, Local Data Persistence, Networks, Business Consulting, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Quality Assurance (QA), Peer-to-peer Networking, Certified Trainer, Image to Text, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Image Processing, Audio, CIFilter, iOS Camera, VisionKit, MCP Server, Streaming, Analytics, A/B Testing, Deeplinks, Universal Links, CompTIA Network+ Certification, CCNA

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