Senior iOS Developer
2018 - 2018Johnson & Johnson - Health IT (via Toptal)- Updated deprecated UI layers, tutorial screens, and voice recognition modules with manual input.
- Improved networking API stability.
- Fixed concurrency issues.
Technologies: UIkit, Voice Recognition, CocoaPods, Auto Layout, Swift, Objective-CMobile iOS Swift Developer
2017 - 2017Inada Consulting, Limited (via Toptal)- Designed the app's UI with complicated custom views.
- Designed the app's API client.
- Created model test schemes.
- Developed the app's logic.
Technologies: XCTest, Model View Viewmodel (MVVM), Auto Layout, Swagger, Core Data, Alamofire, Stripe, SwiftiOS SDK Developer
2017 - 2017FIDEL (via Toptal)- Created an iOS SDK and wrapped it into a custom pod.
- Created an Android SDK and wrapped it into a custom Gradle plugin.
- Wrote UI/unit tests for both iOS and Android SDKs.
Technologies: Amazon Ion, JitPack, Gradle, CocoaPods, Java, Swift, Android, iOSTCPA Lead App
2017 - 2017Bursor & Fisher, P.A. (via Toptal)- Designed the UX/UI for both platforms.
- Developed an iOS app to capture leads.
- Developed an Android app to capture leads.
- Developed an Android BroadcastReceiver-based widget.
Technologies: Git, Gradle, CocoaPods, Java, Swift, Android, iOSiOS Developer
2016 - 2016Verto Analytics (for Cisco; via Toptal)- Updated the user interface in compliance with the latest iOS guidelines.
- Improved usage statistics: Added parameters showing traffic consumption by any particular date on a daily basis.
- Updated the speed test API.
- Introduced a new projected overage value, a statistically-based parameter predicting data plan excess.
Technologies: Auto Layout, GCD, Core Data, Swift, Objective-CHTML5 Developer
2016 - 2016Maths Online (via Toptal)- Developed core logic with JavaScript.
- Developed platform-specific wrappers for iOS (Obj-C) and Android (Java).
- Developed the app's design from scratch with Adobe Illustrator.
Technologies: Objective-C, Adobe Illustrator, Java, JavaScript, Cocos2dMobile App Developer
2016 - 2016Mindway Media (via Toptal)- Created a cross-platform, multi-resolution drawing app.
- Extended and improved the Cocos2d-x UI.
- Created an image layer to export pictures to Photo Library.
Technologies: iOS, Objective-C, C++, Cocos2d-xiOS Developer
2016 - 2016NALSA (via Toptal)- Converted a legacy project to a newer version.
- Redesigned all the UI to be compatible with Auto Layout.
- Updated deprecated libraries and APIs.
- Fixed animation-related bugs.
Technologies: SQLite, Core Animation, Auto Layout, Objective-CFounder
2011 - 2015SpotGames- Delivered over 70 mobile apps for clients all over the world on iOS and Android platforms.
- Gathered a distributed team of 12 specialists.
- Established a development pipeline and processes from scratch.
- Conducted several training sessions for the employees in domains like architecture, rapid prototyping, automation, and UX.
Technologies: Core Services, Retrofit, UIkit, Unity, Cocos2d-x, Cocos2d, Java, C++, Objective-CTeam Lead
2013 - 2014Lemon Tree Studio- Developed high-quality apps for a European customer.
- Developed and delivered two mobile games of our own.
- Estimated, reviewed, analyzed, and approved the projects' budgets.
- Introduced and directed activities so that products were developed on schedule.
- Directed code review and quality assurance in general.
- Conducted technical interviews.
Technologies: Unity, Android, iOS, Java, Objective-C, C++Invited Instructor
2013 - 2013Omsk State Transport University- Taught the basic concepts of CS and software development to a group of fourteen students.
- Taught software development techniques and processes, including Agile, code review, versioning, testing, and more.
- Conducted final exams.
Technologies: Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Git, Design Patterns, Java, C++Developer
2009 - 2011Wellore- Integrated Lua scripting into the game engine end editors.
- Developed various internal tools and editors for animation/particle systems, scripting, GUI, cut scenes, and levels.
- Optimized rendering.
- Developed unit tests for the game engine and game logic.
- Developed tools for artists and designers.
Technologies: DirectX, Qt, Microsoft Foundation Class Library (MFC), Lua, C++Developer
2008 - 2009Freelance- Developed browser-based games for a few hosting providers in Russia.
- Managed client requirements and project lifecycle.
- Collaborated with remote artists and sound designers.
- Integrated game code into client CRMs.
- Developed resource exporting plugins for FlashDevelop.
Technologies: Flash Builder, HaXe, FlashDevelop
Alex Gievsky
Software Developer in Moscow, Russia
Member since April 17, 2015
Alex makes apps and games with C++, Objective-C, Java, and C#. His domain and experience are around iOS, Android, Mac, and Blackberry platforms. He has exceptional cross-platform, "write once – run everywhere" background. Being skilled in arts and design, he is passionate about his all-inclusive approach and about working in teams.
Alex is now available for hire
Portfolio
- Johnson & Johnson - Health IT (via Toptal)UIkit, Voice Recognition, CocoaPods, Auto Layout, Swift, Objective-C
- Inada Consulting, Limited (via Toptal)XCTest, Model View Viewmodel (MVVM), Auto Layout, Swagger, Core Data...
- FIDEL (via Toptal)Amazon Ion, JitPack, Gradle, CocoaPods, Java, Swift, Android, iOS
Experience
- C++ 11 years
- iOS 5 years
- Objective-C 4 years
- UIkit 4 years
- Cross-platform 4 years
- Swift 3 years
- Android 3 years
- Java 2 years
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
Vagrant, Heroku, Git, IntelliJ, Xcode
The most amazing...
...game I've made is reTales, a cross platform RPG with nonlinear storytelling, progression trees, and complex economy.
Employment
Experience
- Fidel SDK (Development)https://fidel.uk/
SDKs for the Fidel card linking platform.
Android: https://github.com/FidelLimited/fidel-android
iOS: https://github.com/FidelLimited/fidel-ios - Starsite Android (Development)https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onsite.tcpalead
A call blocking, anti-spam Android app.
- Cisco Data Meter (Development)
A traffic consumption tracking app, made for iOS.
- Flying Animals Drawing (Development)
A cross-platform drawing app.
Platforms: iOS, Android
Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fly.drawing
https://itunes.apple.com/ru/app/id1231830111?mt=8 - yaChat iOS App (Development)
A messaging iOS app.
Tech: Auto Layout, GCD, Core Data, Parse Server - Pikasso Photo Editor (Development)
A photo editing app for iOS.
Tech: Auto Layout, Core Graphics, GPUImage 2, GCD - Everything’s Rosie: Make a Picture iOS App (Development)
An iOS app for kids. Made with Cocos2d-x. Runs smoothly on every single device with various screen sizes.
Implemented custom rendering techniques, photo editing, and management. - Math Online (Development)https://www.mathsonline.com.au/games/speed_skills
A cross-platform educational app. Currently runs on iOS, Android, desktops, web, and mobile web. Developed with JavaScript, Objective-C wrappers on iOS, and Java on Android. Designed with Adobe Illustrator.
- Archiflash - ARE Flashcard Prep (Development)
Tech: Objective-C, AutoLayout, Core Animation, SQLite
- Dah Doo Dah (Development)https://itunes.apple.com/app/id924870798
A mobile game about a cute character addicted to dance. Cocos2d-x/C++. iOS/Android. The design was developed on my own (Adobe Illustrator mostly).
Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reenboog.dingmydong - reTales (Development)
A match-3 RPG game. Cocos2d-x. iOS, Android. Built in collaboration with a team of five developers.
Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reenboog.retales - Get 1000 (Development)https://itunes.apple.com/app/id964474093
A cross-platform puzzle game. Powered by Cocos2d-x, designed in Adobe Illustrator.
Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reenboog.fills - Solve Me (Development)
A cross-platform educational word search game. Used as an example to teach students the basics of software development during my courses at OmSTU.
Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reenboog.solveWithMe - Stone Totems (Development)
An iOS puzzle game.
Tech: Cocos2d for iPhone, AFNetworking, Box2D - Clojure Back-end Example (Development)https://github.com/reenboog/clojure_crud_sample/tree/master
A simple easy-to-reskin REST back-end made with Clojure.
- Advanced Cocos2d-x Techniques (in Russian) (Other amazing things)https://habrahabr.ru/post/217387/
An article introducing a few tips and tricks to make your life easier when developing cross-platform games.
Skills
Languages
Swift, Objective-C, C++, Clojure, Java, HaXe, Lua, JavaScriptFrameworks
UIkit, Cocoa, Core Data, ReactiveCocoa, Qt, Cocos2d, Cocos2d-x, Unity, Swagger, XCTestLibraries/APIs
Facebook Open Graph API, Butterknife, CocoaPods, PubNub, Microsoft Foundation Class Library (MFC), DirectX, Retrofit, Core Animation, Stripe, Alamofire, Node.jsTools
Android Studio, Git, Xcode, Gradle, Eclipse IDE, Adobe Illustrator, IntelliJ, Vagrant, FlashDevelop, Flash Builder, Auto Layout, Sketch, Adobe Experience Design (XD)Paradigms
Cross-platform, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Programming, Design Patterns, Model View Viewmodel (MVVM)Platforms
iOS, Android, Parse, Heroku, FirebaseOther
Freelance Developer, User Experience (UX), Core Services, GCD, JitPack, Amazon Ion, Voice Recognition, Game DesignStorage
SQLite, PostgreSQL
Education
- Master's degree in Software Engineering2015 - 2016Innopolis University - Innopolis, Russia
- Master's degree in Computing Machines, Complex Systems, and Networks2008 - 2013Omsk State Transport University - Omsk, Russia
Certifications
- Blockchain and Bitcoin FundamentalsFEBRUARY 2018 - PRESENTUdemy
