Vipul Arvind, Developer in Reston, VA, United States
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Vipul Arvind

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Swift/SwiftUI Developer

Reston, VA, United States

Toptal member since April 10, 2025

Bio

Vipul is a staff iOS engineer and architect with an executive MBA from Duke University. He has extensive experience developing Apple iOS productivity apps. A publisher of two apps for Apple Vision Pro and multiple iOS apps in iTunes, Vipul has also collaborated with well-known companies, such as Dell, USA Today, Accenture, DMI, and InMobi.

Portfolio

InMobi
iOS, VisionOS, Swift, SwiftUI
Digital Management Inc
Business Development, Client Management, iOS

Experience

  • Xcode - 14 years
  • iOS - 14 years
  • Swift - 14 years
  • MacOS - 10 years
  • IT Project Management - 7 years
  • Objective-C - 5 years
  • SwiftUI - 2 years
  • VisionOS - 1 year

Availability

Full-time

Preferred Environment

MacOS, iOS, Xcode

The most amazing...

...thing I've developed is a module for calculating the on-device area of an advertisement using Vision FW on iOS and the "Canny Edge Detection System" on Android.

Work Experience

Staff Engineer, iOS

2021 - PRESENT
InMobi
  • Developed a module based on Apple Vision FW to calculate the area occupied by an advertisement (image processing) on a mobile device.
  • Devised a method enabling iOS libraries to receive crash log information using Apple MetricKit.
  • Oversaw the launch process for the quarterly release of InMobi SDKs for ad monetization.
  • Published two articles in the iOS area on the Medium platform.
Technologies: iOS, VisionOS, Swift, SwiftUI

Principal/Lead iOS Engineer

2020 - 2021
YML (acquired by Code and Theory)
  • Created the award-winning Kaiser Permanente mobile app.
  • Developed both the UI and middle tier of the iOS application.
  • Collaborated with the project manager to add and refine user stories for agile sprints.
Technologies: Swift, iOS

Associate Director, Mobile Applications

2016 - 2020
Digital Management Inc
  • Contributed as a member of the core client team in securing new projects and clients.
  • Oversaw the development of multiple iOS and Android applications using an overseas development team in India.
  • Mentored two team members on their professional journey.
Technologies: Business Development, Client Management, iOS

Software Developer Associate Manager

2014 - 2016
Accenture
  • Spearheaded the development of an iOS App for the US Census Bureau.
  • Collaborated with the US Census Bureau to win new projects.
  • Oversaw the integration process of the mobile app with multiple departments within the client's space.
Technologies: Swift, IT Project Management, iOS

Apple iOS Developer

2011 - 2012
USA Today
  • Became the 1st iOS employee recruited by USA Today. Collaborated with an external firm to reintegrate iOS app development.
  • Managed the application for one year single-handedly. Received the Employee Recognition Award from the president and publisher of USA Today.
  • Oversaw the maintenance of the existing app and the design and development of a new one for the 30-year milestone celebration of USA Today.
Technologies: Swift, iOS

Experience

Panda Sliding Puzzle | Game on VisionOS

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/panda-slide-puzzle/id6708054136
An app created using SwiftUI/VisionOS, drawing inspiration from a nostalgic childhood toy made of wood or plastic. It involves sliding blocks on a handheld board to solve engaging puzzles. The app featured a selection between numbered blocks or image blocks for an interactive and varied experience. Some of the salient features of this app include:

• Two variants of the puzzle—numbers and images
• Medium and large versions of the numbers puzzle
• Ability to select an image from your photo gallery and use it for the puzzle
• Background piano music to provide a calming environment

Explore Dubai | Travel App on VisionOS

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/explore-dubai/id6584528397
This SwiftUI/VisionOS app is a must-have for anybody planning to visit Dubai. It has more than 200 images of important tourist places and landmarks. It allows users to experience the opulence offered by this marvelous city in the spatial environment. Some of the features of this app include:

• Collection of carefully selected 25 tourist spots
• Every landmark is presented in a different immersive environment
• Details about these landmarks, such as their construction history, their location, and the nearest metro station, to help plan the visit
• Ability to read or hear the details about these landmarks

TileMania | iOS Game

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tilesmania/id1436672227
An immersive Swift game incorporating SpriteKit, drawing inspiration from a cherished childhood game I played with my grandmother in India. Initially played with pencil and paper, it's now reimagined for iPhone/iPad.

The game features tiled boards with multiple bricks, where players strategically tap bricks to claim tiles. One miscalculated move can potentially lead to conceding multiple tiles in a single turn.

Kiniseas | Stock Market Research App on iOS

https://apps.apple.com/in/app/kiniseas/id1531586829
Developed a Swift-based iOS app tailored for options traders, analyzing how stock fluctuations influence options' daily worth. The app delivers insights on a stock's peak activity times during the day or week, explores the viability of holding options overnight, and guides users on decision-making strategies essential for effective trading practices.

Harlem Globetrotters | iOS App

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/harlem-globetrotters/id1442089532
An entertainment app for fans of the Harlem Globetrotters, offering fun facts about the team and player details. Developed with Swift, the app employed ARKit technology to seamlessly integrate digital experiences into the physical world for enhanced user engagement.

St. Luke Health Network | HealthCare App on iOS

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/st-lukes/id1245649855
An app developed in Swift designed for St. Luke Health Network patients, serving as a centralized platform for scheduling appointments and accessing health reports. It is seamlessly integrated with MyChart and EPIC, ensuring secure access to personal health data.

Kaiser Permanente | Healthcare App on iOS

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kaiser-permanente/id493390354
A Swift-based app in the healthcare domain. The app is a vital link connecting patients with physicians in their local vicinity. It offers features for scheduling appointments and accessing personal health records, enhancing patient-doctor interaction and healthcare management.

USA Today | News Reading App on iOS

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/usa-today/id504631398
Designed as a Swift-based iOS app for USA Today readers, this platform delivers up-to-date news across various sectors like finance, sports, and entertainment. Offering offline access, it caters to a vast user base of over two million daily unique visitors, enriching their news consumption experience.

Education

2008 - 2009

Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Duke University - Durham, North Carolina, USA

1993 - 1996

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Delhi University - Delhi, India

Skills

Tools

Xcode

Languages

Swift, Objective-C

Frameworks

SwiftUI, ARKit

Platforms

MacOS, iOS, VisionOS

Other

Business Administration, Software Development, Business Development, Client Management, Travel, IT Project Management, Agile Sprints, Games

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