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Syed Faran Ghani

Verified Expert in Engineering

iOS Developer

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Toptal member since November 25, 2025

Expertise

iOS Code Review Full-stack Vibe Coding Startup Development Front End Fintech Development VoIP Back-end Developers Artificial Intelligence MacOS Xcode Speech Recognition

Bio

Syed is a senior iOS developer with 11 years of experience delivering scalable, high-performance fintech applications using Swift, SwiftUI, and Objective-C. He has proven expertise in architecting SAMA-compliant payment systems and ISO 8583-based POS solutions, powering 80,000+ terminals. Syed has specialized in secure mobile transactions, performance optimization, and modern iOS architectures that elevate reliability, compliance, and business impact.

Portfolio

Geidea

Swift, SwiftUI, iOS App Development, Objective-C, Card Payments, MacOS, Xcode...

Master Works

Swift, Objective-C, iOS App Development, iOS App Design, Android, Xcode, MacOS...

Agicent

Objective-C, Swift, iOS App Development, iOS App Design, Xcode, MacOS, UIKit...

Experience

iOS - 11 years
MacOS - 11 years
Xcode - 11 years
Swift - 11 years
Objective-C - 11 years
Android - 11 years
UIKit - 11 years
Model View ViewModel (MVVM) - 11 years

Preferred Environment

MacOS, Xcode, iOS, Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, Kotlin, Android Studio, iOS App Development, iOS App Design

The most amazing...

...fully compliant iOS payment solution I've engineered has transformed how businesses handle fast and secure mobile transactions.

Work Experience

Senior iOS Developer

2022 - PRESENT

Geidea

Led the iOS development of Saudi Arabia's first iOS-compatible POS app, onboarding 10,000+ merchants and achieving a SAMA certification.
Developed the D135 payment software development kit with EMV, NFC, and Bluetooth support, increasing transaction speed by 35%.
Built POS solutions to manage 80,000+ payment terminals, reducing support workload by 30%.
Integrated ISO 8583 and TMS protocols to ensure secure, compliant payment processing.
Leveraged CI/CD with SonarQube and GitLab for continuous code quality and deployment.

Technologies: Swift, SwiftUI, iOS App Development, Objective-C, Card Payments, MacOS, Xcode, Android, iOS, Digital Payments, iOS App Design, UIKit, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), Mobile, Mobile Development, Architecture, Code Review, WebRTC, Linux, Docker, Bluetooth, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Full-stack, Vibe Coding, Python, Mobile App Development, Flutter, Firebase, Dart, User Experience (UX), Node.js, Expo, WebSockets, Stripe, Near-field Communication (NFC), Biometrics, Fintech, Banking & Finance, Mobile Security, Team Leadership, Audio Capture, Audio Recording, REST APIs, SQLite, Desktop App Development, JavaScript, Supabase, GraphQL, GraphQL API, AVFoundation, API Integration, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Messaging, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), App Store Acceptance Process, No-code Development, Model View Presenter (MVP), ARKit, App Development, Facial Tracking, TrueDepth Camera, AI Tools, APIs, Back-end Development, iOS Native Libraries, iOS SDK, Speech Recognition, Voice Recognition, SDKs, Dependency Injection, Real-time Data, App Intents, App Store, Deep Linking, TestFlight, WidgetKit, Embedded Systems, MQTT, STM32, Payment Gateways, Contactless Payment, EMV, Technical Leadership, Back-end, GitHub, Mobile Architecture, AVPlayer, HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), XCTest, REST, StoreKit, tvOS

iOS Developer

2016 - 2022

Master Works

Designed and delivered MasterLimo, a top-rated ride-booking app with 5-star App Store rating and thousands of active users.
Built AI-powered chatbot features using IBM Watson and Azure Speech APIs.
Applied MVVM architecture for scalable and testable code. Optimized location and GPS modules.
Supported cross-functional teams in code reviews, unit testing, and sprint planning.
Achieved certifications as a Google Apigee engineer and RPA developer, further expanding my technical expertise in API management and robotic process automation.

Technologies: Swift, Objective-C, iOS App Development, iOS App Design, Android, Xcode, MacOS, iOS, UIKit, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), Mobile, Mobile Development, Architecture, Code Review, Audio Streaming, WebRTC, Linux, Docker, Bluetooth, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Full-stack, Vibe Coding, Python, React Native, Startups, Mobile App Development, Front-end, React, Flutter, Firebase, Dart, User Experience (UX), Node.js, Near-field Communication (NFC), Biometrics, Team Leadership, Audio Capture, Audio Recording, REST APIs, SQLite, Desktop App Development, JavaScript, Supabase, GraphQL, GraphQL API, AVFoundation, API Integration, PostgreSQL, Messaging, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), App Store Acceptance Process, No-code Development, Model View Presenter (MVP), ARKit, App Development, Facial Tracking, TrueDepth Camera, APIs, Back-end Development, iOS Native Libraries, iOS SDK, Speech Recognition, Voice Recognition, SDKs, Dependency Injection, Real-time Data, App Intents, App Store, Deep Linking, TestFlight, WidgetKit, MQTT, STM32, Payment Gateways, Technical Leadership, GitHub, Mobile Architecture, AVPlayer, HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), XCTest, REST, StoreKit, tvOS

iOS Developer

2014 - 2016

Agicent

Delivered 10+ iOS apps across B2B, education, and healthcare domains, with combined downloads exceeding 300,000.
Led end-to-end iOS development for Aiko & Egor, a therapeutic app for children with autism.
Developed apps for iPhone, iPad, WatchOS, and MacOS using UIKit and platform-specific APIs.
Ensured full app store compliance and handled post-launch updates.

Technologies: Objective-C, Swift, iOS App Development, iOS App Design, Xcode, MacOS, UIKit, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), Mobile, Mobile Development, Architecture, Code Review, WebRTC, Linux, Vibe Coding, Startups, Mobile App Development, Front-end, React, Firebase, User Experience (UX), Near-field Communication (NFC), Biometrics, Audio Capture, Audio Recording, REST APIs, SQLite, AVFoundation, API Integration, Messaging, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), App Store Acceptance Process, No-code Development, Model View Presenter (MVP), ARKit, App Development, Facial Tracking, TrueDepth Camera, APIs, Back-end Development, iOS Native Libraries, iOS SDK, Speech Recognition, Voice Recognition, SDKs, Dependency Injection, Real-time Data, App Intents, App Store, Deep Linking, TestFlight, WidgetKit, MQTT, STM32, Payment Gateways, Technical Leadership, GitHub, Mobile Architecture, AVPlayer, HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), XCTest, REST, StoreKit, tvOS

Experience

Aiko & Egor: Animation 4 Autism

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aiko-egor-animation-4-autism/id1045076542?ls=1&mt=8

Aiko & Egor is an interactive educational app designed to engage children with autism through playful animations and storytelling. With vibrant characters, guided activities, and thoughtful visual cues, it helps build communication, social skills, and confidence in a fun, supportive way.

Geidea GoLite

Geidea GoLite turns your iOS device into a secure SoftPOS terminal. It accepts cards, mobile wallets, and contactless payments directly from your iPhone or iPad. Designed for businesses of all sizes, it's SAMA-certified, streamlined, and fully featured for modern mobile payments.

Geidea App

Geidea is a full-featured POS app that turns your iPhone/iPad into a complete business terminal. It accepts cards, mobile wallets, cash, print or email receipts, and lets you manage inventory, view settlements, and run your store from anywhere.

GePOS

GePOS is an internal operational iOS app that oversees 80,000+ payment terminals. It empowers field technicians with real-time device status, remote diagnostics, terminal tracking, and workflow automation, streamlining settlement, deployment, and support across the region.

Education

2010 - 2014

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Visvesvaraya Technological University - Karnataka, India

Certifications

APRIL 2020 - APRIL 2022

Apigee Certified Professional API Engineer

Credly

Skills

Libraries/APIs

WebRTC, React, Node.js, Stripe, REST APIs, GraphQL API, iOS Native Libraries, Apigee

Tools

Xcode, TestFlight, MQTT, GitHub, AVPlayer, Expo, Claude, Android Studio

Languages

Swift, Kotlin, Python, Dart, TypeScript, JavaScript, GraphQL, Java, Objective-C

Frameworks

SwiftUI, UIKit, React Native, Flutter, ARKit, iOS SDK, App Intents, WidgetKit, XCTest, StoreKit, Next.js

Paradigms

Model View ViewModel (MVVM), Mobile Development, Desktop App Development, Low-code Development, Model View Presenter (MVP), App Development, Dependency Injection, REST, HL7 FHIR Standard, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)

Platforms

MacOS, Android, iOS, Mobile, Firebase, STM32, tvOS, Linux, Docker

Industry Expertise

Banking & Finance

Storage

SQLite, NoSQL, PostgreSQL

Other

iOS App Development, iOS App Design, Architecture, Code Review, Audio Streaming, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Full-stack, Vibe Coding, Startups, Mobile App Development, Front-end, User Experience (UX), WebSockets, Near-field Communication (NFC), Biometrics, Fintech, Mobile Security, Team Leadership, Audio Capture, Audio Recording, AVFoundation, API Integration, Messaging, VoIP, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), App Store Acceptance Process, No-code Development, Facial Tracking, TrueDepth Camera, AI Tools, APIs, Back-end Development, Speech Recognition, Voice Recognition, SDKs, Networking, Real-time Data, App Store, Deep Linking, Embedded Systems, Payment Gateways, Contactless Payment, EMV, Technical Leadership, Back-end, Mobile Architecture, HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), Card Payments, Digital Payments, Bluetooth, Supabase, Microprocessors, Computer Networking, Data Structures, System Design, Computer Science

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Work Experience

Senior iOS Developer

2022 - PRESENT

Geidea

Led the iOS development of Saudi Arabia's first iOS-compatible POS app, onboarding 10,000+ merchants and achieving a SAMA certification.
Developed the D135 payment software development kit with EMV, NFC, and Bluetooth support, increasing transaction speed by 35%.
Built POS solutions to manage 80,000+ payment terminals, reducing support workload by 30%.
Integrated ISO 8583 and TMS protocols to ensure secure, compliant payment processing.
Leveraged CI/CD with SonarQube and GitLab for continuous code quality and deployment.

iOS Developer

2016 - 2022

Master Works

Designed and delivered MasterLimo, a top-rated ride-booking app with 5-star App Store rating and thousands of active users.
Built AI-powered chatbot features using IBM Watson and Azure Speech APIs.
Applied MVVM architecture for scalable and testable code. Optimized location and GPS modules.
Supported cross-functional teams in code reviews, unit testing, and sprint planning.
Achieved certifications as a Google Apigee engineer and RPA developer, further expanding my technical expertise in API management and robotic process automation.

iOS Developer

2014 - 2016

Agicent

Delivered 10+ iOS apps across B2B, education, and healthcare domains, with combined downloads exceeding 300,000.
Led end-to-end iOS development for Aiko & Egor, a therapeutic app for children with autism.
Developed apps for iPhone, iPad, WatchOS, and MacOS using UIKit and platform-specific APIs.
Ensured full app store compliance and handled post-launch updates.

Experience

Aiko & Egor: Animation 4 Autism

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aiko-egor-animation-4-autism/id1045076542?ls=1&mt=8

Geidea GoLite

Geidea App

GePOS

Education

2010 - 2014

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Visvesvaraya Technological University - Karnataka, India

Certifications

APRIL 2020 - APRIL 2022

Apigee Certified Professional API Engineer

Credly

Skills

Libraries/APIs

WebRTC, React, Node.js, Stripe, REST APIs, GraphQL API, iOS Native Libraries, Apigee

Tools

Xcode, TestFlight, MQTT, GitHub, AVPlayer, Expo, Claude, Android Studio

Languages

Swift, Kotlin, Python, Dart, TypeScript, JavaScript, GraphQL, Java, Objective-C

Frameworks

SwiftUI, UIKit, React Native, Flutter, ARKit, iOS SDK, App Intents, WidgetKit, XCTest, StoreKit, Next.js