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: Objective-C, Swift, AutoLayout, CocoaPods, Voice Recognition, UIKitMobile 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: Swift, Stripe, Alamofire, Core Data (Cadmium), Swagger, Auto Layout, MVVM, XCTestiOS 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: iOS, Android, Swift, Java, CocoaPods, Gradle, Jitpack.io, IonTCPA 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: iOS, Android, Swift, Java, CocoaPods, Gradle, GitiOS 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: Objective-C, Swift, Core Data, GCD, Auto LayoutHTML5 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: Cocos2D, JS, Obj-C, Java, Adobe IllustratorMobile 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: Cocos2d-x, C++, Objective-C, iOSiOS 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: Objective-C, Auto Layout, Core Animation, SQLiteFounder
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: Objective-C, C++, Java, Cocos2d, Cocos2d-x, Unity, UIKit, Core Services, RetrofitTeam 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: C++, Objective-C, Java, iOS, Android, UnityInvited 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: OOP, C++, Java, Design patterns, GitDeveloper
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: C++, DirectX 8, Lua, MFC, QtDeveloper
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: FlashDevelop, Haxe, Flash Builder
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)Objective-C, Swift, AutoLayout, CocoaPods, Voice Recognition, UIKit
- Inada Consulting, Limited (via Toptal)Swift, Stripe, Alamofire, Core Data (Cadmium), Swagger, Auto Layout, MVVM...
- FIDEL (via Toptal)iOS, Android, Swift, Java, CocoaPods, Gradle, Jitpack.io, Ion
Experience
- C++, 11 years
- iOS, 5 years
- UIkit, 4 years
- Cross-platform, 4 years
- Objective-C, 4 years
- Android, 3 years
- Swift, 3 years
- Java, 2 years
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
Xcode, IntelliJ, Git, Heroku, Vagrant
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)https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yachat/id1148380526
A messaging iOS app.
Tech: Auto Layout, GCD, Core Data, Parse Server - Pikasso Photo Editor (Development)https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pikasso-photo-editor/id1148382622
A photo editing app for iOS.
Tech: Auto Layout, Core Graphics, GPUImage 2, GCD - Everything’s Rosie: Make a Picture iOS App (Development)https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/everythings-rosie-make-picture/id1112484607?mt=8
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, JavaScriptFrameworks
UIkit, Cocoa, Core Data, ReactiveCocoaLibraries/APIs
Facebook Open Graph API, Butterknife, CocoaPods, PubNub, Node.jsTools
Android Studio, Git, Xcode, Gradle, Eclipse IDE, Adobe Illustrator, IntelliJ, Sketch, Adobe Experience Design (XD)Paradigms
Cross-platform, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Functional ProgrammingPlatforms
iOS, Android, Parse, Heroku, FirebaseOther
User Experience (UX), 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
