Antonio Bello, Developer in Chrzanow, Poland
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Antonio Bello

Verified Expert  in Engineering

iOS Developer

Location
Chrzanow, Poland
Toptal Member Since
May 6, 2013

With 25 years of experience, Antonio is a passionate, self-motivated, result-driven, and versatile IT professional specialized in translating business requirements into software solutions, covering the entire software development lifecycle, either autonomously, as part of a team, or as a team leader, using and quickly adapting to any development methodology, programming language, framework, and technology.

Portfolio

Carrot
iOS, Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI
ByteFactory (www.getvgl.com)
Back-end, UIKit, Java EE, iOS SDK, Git, MongoDB, Spring, JavaScript, Java...
Elapsus
Back-end, UIKit, OpenGL, Android SDK, Android, jQuery, MongoDB, Java EE...

Experience

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

IntelliJ IDEA, AppCode, Xcode

The most amazing...

...service I've built is the best and most used Italian free SMS service, which can send up to 700,000 SMS per day.

Work Experience

Senior iOS Engineer

2021 - PRESENT
Carrot
  • Added new features and improved existing ones to help users quit smoking.
  • Improved the overall quality of the code and architecture.
  • Worked with the rest of the team and provided mentorship to interns.
Technologies: iOS, Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI

Freelance Software Engineer

2013 - PRESENT
ByteFactory (www.getvgl.com)
  • Fixed bugs and made improvements on dating service with clients for iOS and Android and a Java and Spring-based back end.
Technologies: Back-end, UIKit, Java EE, iOS SDK, Git, MongoDB, Spring, JavaScript, Java, Android, iOS, Objective-C

Owner, Software Engineer

2004 - PRESENT
Elapsus
  • Created desktop-based applications to interface with and gather data from a laser-induced plasma spectrometer (LIPS) and an electronic microscope, perform analysis on input data, and submit results to a remote web service. The LIPS application is used to determine the chemical composition of the observed sample, whereas the microscope application reconstructs an interactive 3D model of the analyzed surface.
  • Developed an event organizer to record and report the organizational information related to events, such as races and marathons.
  • Implemented a framework to parse RSS and Atom feeds and import articles into a Goss iCM CMS, designed to be easily extensible to other feed types. Also implemented a bulk user import procedure to scan CSV files, find matches between CSV content and CMS fields, check for data errors, and import users into the CMS.
  • Developed the course administration/management module for an e-learning system built on top of the Kentico CMS.
  • Worked on several projects for a mortgage company to improve internal processing/task automation, many of which were created as proofs of concept and mostly with Google-related technologies.
  • Created an App Engine Java application to pull data from an Encompass database (via MS Access and scheduled upload to/synchronization with Google Data Store) and display detailed employee/branch/company statistics, with automatic page rotation and optimization for full screen LCD TVs.
  • Created a web-based calendar/scheduler to pull data from an Encompass instance and publish details and totals.
  • Developed a web-based application to send SMS messages, manage contacts and group lists, and buy and manage credit.
  • Implemented a Windows mobile order entry application, ported from an existing C++ application.
  • Re-engineered a costs and sales management application for a large Italian paper mill company/group.
  • Developed an online monitor for credit repair software which gathered data from clients and provided real-time statistics.
  • Created a database-driven website to search and filter a mortgage database as well as target loan officers.
  • Developed a web-based interactive door designer which allowed users to design and order doors.
  • Developed a database-driven company website with protected areas for forum discussion and more.
  • Created a job board specifically targeted at game designers and developers for the Canadian market.
  • Developed an ad banner management system consisting of an administrative interface for publishers and advertisers and a banner engine responsible for banner provisioning.
  • Created a website/service for a print, warehousing, and distribution service company which enabled users to order online and track previous/pending orders, and personnel to process orders.
  • Commissioned by the Newcastle Youth Council (UK) to develop a web portal with simple-to-use CMS and able-to-send SMS, ringtones, logos and WAP-push messages.
  • Developed a Windows Mobile order entry application for resellers/distributors of ice cream/frozen products. After initial development and release of version 1.0, the product evolved by gaining hundreds of new features over its 10 years of existence.
Technologies: Back-end, UIKit, OpenGL, Android SDK, Android, jQuery, MongoDB, Java EE, Agile Software Development, .NET, iOS SDK, Git, C#, SQL, Python, PHP, CoffeeScript, JavaScript, Java, C++, C, Objective-C, Swift

iOS Engineer

2020 - 2020
Swiftlane
  • Worked on the iOS app used by people to unlock doors, either in place (via Bluetooth and facial recognition) and remotely.
  • Implemented an intercom feature to receive calls from visitors at the access point and remotely unlock to get them in.
  • Took care of generic maintenance, bug fixing, improvements, and overall quality.
Technologies: UIKit, Agile Software Development, iOS SDK, Git, Core Bluetooth, CallKit, PushKit, Swift, iOS

Lead Engineer, Software Architect

2019 - 2019
Toptal Client
  • Worked on an app to share locations with friends, from its conception, contributing to defining the requirements, designing the architecture, and developing the iOS app and the back end.
  • Provided architectural and technical leadership for the mobile development team, coordinating with a remote team and distributing responsibilities.
  • Drew together requirements on project needs from various stakeholders and cross-functional team members.
  • Learned the Go language while implementing the back end.
Technologies: Back-end, UIKit, Agile Software Development, iOS SDK, Git, PostGIS, PostgreSQL, Firebase, Google Maps, Go, Swift, iOS

Senior iOS Engineer

2018 - 2019
Toptal Client
  • Worked on an app to help people quit smoking.
  • Provided generic maintenance for the application, ensuring the best performance, quality, and responsiveness.
Technologies: UIKit, Agile Software Development, iOS SDK, Git, Swift, iOS

Senior iOS Engineer

2018 - 2018
Toptal Client
  • Joined a team to develop a service for finding and instantly hiring body guards, conceptually similar to Uber.
Technologies: UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, Swift, iOS

Senior iOS Engineer

2017 - 2018
Toptal Client
  • Worked on a club finder social app.
  • Joined the project to complete the development of an app, to discover clubs around you.
Technologies: UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, Core Location, Mapbox, Swift, iOS

Software Engineer

2017 - 2017
Apps for Gaps (via Toptal)
  • Worked on an app to discover stores around you with your favorite brands.
Technologies: Back-end, UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, MapKit, Swift, iOS

Software Engineer, iOS Developer

2017 - 2017
ILF Mobile Apps (www.ilfmobileapps.com, via Toptal)
  • Worked on a private messaging app (voice and text) and secure vault for images and videos.
Technologies: Back-end, UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, Messaging, Encryption, VoIP, Swift, iOS

Software Engineer

2017 - 2017
Brave (www.brave.ly, via Toptal)
  • Maintained an existing app (not yet launched) for connecting people that need help with people who can volunteer to provide it.
  • Fixed bugs on the app.
Technologies: UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, Node.js, iOS

iOS developer

2017 - 2017
MindTrust Labs (www.mindtrustlabs.com, via Toptal)
  • Worked on a medical app to track sensorial and motor activities for child patients.
Technologies: UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, Swift, iOS

Software Engineer

2017 - 2017
Social Scan (via Toptal)
  • Maintained the app by adding new features and fixing some problems.
Technologies: UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, iOS, Swift

iOS Software Engineer

2016 - 2016
Contra (www.contra-app.com; via Toptal)
  • Contributed to Contra, a social opinions platform.
  • Helped improve the app, add new features, and fix bugs.
Technologies: UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, JavaScript, Node.js, Objective-C, iOS

iOS Software Engineer

2016 - 2016
Keepy (www.keepy.me; via Toptal)
  • Contributed to Keepy, a kids’ artwork, schoolwork, and mementos organizer.
  • Helped improve the app and fix some bugs.
Technologies: UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, MySQL, JavaScript, Node.js, Objective-C, Swift, iOS

iOS Software Engineer

2016 - 2016
Blue Lasso (www.bluelasso.com; via Toptal)
  • Contributed to Blue Lasso, an iPad client for a training and advisory service, focusing on projects, people, and planning tools.
  • Added new features and fixed bugs.
Technologies: UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, iPad, Swift, iOS

Freelance Software Engineer

2014 - 2016
Vida.watch (www.vida.watch)
  • Implemented a task/goal tracking service.
  • Worked with beacons to implement basic indoor positioning.
  • Created a watchOS app to start/stop trackers, linked to the iOS app.
  • Designed and implemented a Node.js back-end, exposing REST APIs.
  • Developed the iOS app.
Technologies: Back-end, UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, SQL, Bluetooth Beacons, CoffeeScript, Objective-C, Swift, Node.js, WatchOS, tvOS, iOS

iOS Software Engineer

2015 - 2015
RAD Fitkey (www.radfitkey.com; via Toptal)
  • Contributed to RAD Fitkey, a body measurement app to create a body profile with just three pictures.
  • Joined the team for bug fixing and for adding new features.
Technologies: UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, Swift, iOS

iOS Software Engineer

2015 - 2015
Crowdservice (www.crowdserviceinc.com; via Toptal)
  • Contributed to Crowdservice, a platform for customers to post tasks where providers can bid and do the task when selected.
  • Helped fix bugs and add new features.
Technologies: UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, PHP, Objective-C, iOS

Freelance Software Engineer

2015 - 2015
PooledHouse (www.pooledhouse.com; via Toptal)
  • Designed the architecture and developed an iOS app for a service to track jobs, tips, and earnings.
Technologies: Back-end, UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, JavaScript, Google Maps, Parse, Swift, iOS

CTO, Software Engineer

2012 - 2015
Ubersimple, LLC (www.ubersimple.com)
  • Designed the high-level architecture of a mobile service used to share lists of apps and digital business cards.
  • Implemented the server in Node.js, using both JavaScript and CoffeeScript.
  • Implemented the native iOS client app, written in Objective-C and Swift.
  • Implemented the native Android client app, written in Java.
Technologies: Back-end, UIKit, Android SDK, Android, MongoDB, Agile Software Development, iOS SDK, Git, SQL, CoffeeScript, JavaScript, Objective-C, Java

Freelance Software Engineer

2014 - 2014
Burnbook (via Toptal)
  • Designed the architecture and developed the iOS app for anonymous posting at Mashable (http://mashable.com/2015/03/26/burnbook-app/#IlyrdxGFEkqE).
  • Began development in Objective-C, later progressively replaced by Swift for new features.
Technologies: Back-end, UIKit, iOS SDK, Git, SQL, JavaScript, Parse, Swift, Objective-C, iOS

Freelance Software Engineer

2013 - 2013
Rooted
  • Created new features and fixed bugs on a previously developed app, whose purpose is to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Technologies: Back-end, UIKit, MongoDB, iOS SDK, Git, JavaScript, Node.js, iOS, Objective-C

Analyst, Lead Developer

2003 - 2003
AG Team S.r.l. (www.agteam.it)
  • Redesigned an existing COBOL ERP application in Java/J2EE.
  • Performed maintenance on a Windows CE order entry application.
Technologies: Back-end, Java EE, .NET, C#, C, SQL, C++, Java

Project Leader, Analyst, Senior Developer

1997 - 2002
Ksolutions S.p.A.
  • Created the first and most popular Italian free SMS service (Kataweb FreeSMS).
  • Involved in strategic/pilot workforce management projects using mobile technologies (commissioned by the largest Italian mobile operator and railway company).
  • Designed and developed applications on a variety of mobile platforms, such as Apple Newton, Palm Pilot, and Windows CE.
  • Designed and implemented an SMS engine to target Windows CE platforms, capable of sending and receiving SMS using a GSM card/mobile phone connected to the device.
Technologies: Oracle, Java EE, NewtonScript, XML, HTML, PL/SQL, SQL, Pascal, Java, C, C++

IT Consultant

1996 - 1996
Zappalà S.p.A.
  • Designed and implemented a controller for product delivery automation, identifying products by reading bar codes from a conveyor belt, assigning a client/destination basing on an orders database, and routing them accordingly.
Technologies: SQL, C++

Book: ARKit by Tutorials

https://store.raywenderlich.com/products/arkit-by-tutorials
As a co-author, I wrote five chapters guiding the reader into developing an ARKit app to create an interactive billboard, to detect and track images and to detect 3D objects.

Book: SwiftUI by Tutorials

https://store.raywenderlich.com/products/swiftui-by-tutorials
As a co-author, I wrote three chapters showcasing the SwiftUI components to build declarative user interfaces.

Book: iOS 11 by Tutorials

https://store.raywenderlich.com/products/ios-11-by-tutorials
iOS 11 by Tutorials is a tutorial-based book that teaches how to use the new APIs introduced in iOS 11.

I contributed to this book as a technical editor.

Book: watchOS by Tutorials, Second and Third Editions

https://www.raywenderlich.com/store/watchos-by-tutorials
watchOS by Tutorials is a tutorial-based book that teaches how to make apps for the Apple Watch.

I contributed to this book as a technical reviewer.

Author and Tech Editor at RayWenderlich.com

https://www.raywenderlich.com/u/jeden
RayWenderlich.com is probably the most used resource for tutorials, articles, and books related to iOS, and more generally the Apple ecosystem.

I write about programming, freelancing, and working remotely.

Music Production

https://soundcloud.com/disfunker/tracks
I enjoy composing songs, and everything related to producing, mixing, and mastering.

Linked here is my growing collection of song excerpts on Soundcloud.

Swift Essentials, Second Edition

A fast-paced guide that provides an overview of Swift programming

I contributed to this book as a technical reviewer.

Game Development with Swift

I contributed to this book as a technical reviewer.

2016 Blue Lasso

The Blue Lasso app supports the training and delivery of services provided by Blue Lasso. Clients use the app in support of the training and advisory. The SaaS-based service engages three intuitive tools focusing on projects, people, and planning.

2016 Vida.watch

Task/goal tracking service.

2015 RAD Fitkey

Body measurement app to create a universal body profile with just three pictures.

2014 VGL (iOS)

Social dating app/service, I took care of maintenance and adding new features to the iOS app, as well as contributing to the development of an in-house cross-platform framework used to build the Android and Web clients.

2015 AppPack (iOS)

Application to share and recommend other applications, links, and videos as well as provide a digital business card service.

2015 AppPack (Android)

Application to share and recommend other applications, links, and videos as well as provide a digital business card service.

2016 Keepy

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/keepy-artwork-schoolwork/id647088205
Keepy is a kids’ artwork, schoolwork, and memento organizer.
Provided maintenance, primarily for adding new features, and synchronizing with the Android team to ensure that all features are consistent across platforms.

2016 Contra

Social opinions platform.
I joined the project to improve the service by adding new features and taking care of some issues - entirely in Objective C, a language already superseded by Swift at that time, but still as powerful.

2016 Crowdservice

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/crowdservice/id1013228880
Service for customers to post tasks, where providers can bid on and do the task when selected.

2015 Pooled House

Service to track jobs, tips, and earnings.

2015 Ubliette

Fashion browsing and shopping.

I worked on bug fixes and improvements.

2014 Burnbook (via Toptal)

Anonymous posting app, allowing users to post anonymous text and audio messages as well as videos.

http://mashable.com/2015/03/26/burnbook-app/

Languages

C, Java, C#, SQL, Swift, Objective-C, HTML, CoffeeScript, JavaScript, C++, Go, PHP, Python, Pascal, XML

Frameworks

UIKit, SwiftUI, iOS SDK, ARKit, .NET, ASP.NET, Spring, MapKit, Core Location, PushKit, Core Bluetooth, Android SDK

Tools

Git, Xcode, AppCode, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, CallKit

Paradigms

Object-oriented Programming (OOP), App Development, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), Agile Software Development, Test-driven Development (TDD), REST

Platforms

iOS, WatchOS, Java EE, Parse, Firebase, Mapbox, Android, tvOS, Oracle

Libraries/APIs

Node.js, Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library, REST APIs, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), Google Maps, OpenGL, jQuery, jQuery UI

Storage

MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, PL/SQL, PostGIS

Other

Back-end, APIs, HTTP REST, User Interface (UI), NewtonScript, Bluetooth Beacons, iPad, VoIP, Encryption, Messaging, Computer Science

2021 - 2021

Bachelor's Degree 17 ​ in Computer Science

University of Pisa - Pisa, Italy

1988 - 2021

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

University of Pisa - Pisa, Italy

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