• Responsible for all stages of iOS app creation, from market research to idea generation, user interface design, graphic design, audio production, programming, performance profiling, quality assurance, release management, maintenance, and customer support.• Hired and coordinated contractors on an as-needed basis, including content producers, voiceover professionals, and graphic designers. Ensured all deliverables were received on time. • Responsible for all aspects of client management, including preparation of business proposals, status reports, and invoicing.• Developed native iPhone and iPad apps using Swift and Objective-C and standard Apple frameworks and technologies, including Foundation and UIKit, QuartzCore and Core Animation, Core Data, GLKit and OpenGL ES, AVFoundation, OpenAL, StoreKit, SQLite, and Auto Layout.• Successfully maintained and migrated code across multiple operating system and device releases. SpeakEasy Russian, originally released for the iPhone 3G running iOS 2, is now a universal iOS 11 app and has maintained a top 200 position amongst paid travel apps for almost 10 years.• Responsible for all aspects of publishing apps, including app preview video and screenshot preparation, copywriting, submitting to iTunes Connect, and navigating the app review process.• Recognized multiple times by Apple, with App Store features in Staff Favorites (Playwords, Harmonica), New and Noteworthy (Playwords, Harmonica, Spotlight Drums), Travel Survival Kit (SpeakEasy), and the 2008 iTunes Rewind (Harmonica).

• Lead requirements gathering workshops with key business stakeholders. Documented requirements and achieved sign-off from all stakeholders.• Designed system changes and prepared detailed design and functional specifications documents. Design documentation was used by Programmer/Analysts to successfully implement systems to satisfy business needs.• Acted as primary IT representative on significant systems changes. Prioritized change requests and coordinated Programmer/Analyst development efforts according to business needs and time and resource constraints.• Coordinated design, development, testing, and implementation of ITIL-based service desk. Service desk has increased transparency and accountability, and has successfully served thousands of requests.• Designed, developed, and implemented an employee absence tracking system. System dramatically reduced reporting overheads and has processed thousands of absence requests.

• Analyzed business requirements and conducted design walk-through meetings. Ensured that all proposed designs satisfied the client’s business objectives, helping them to improve efficiency and reduce costs.• Programmed modifications for private and public sector enterprise systems. Developed all modifications in adherence with programming standards, reducing maintenance time and potential for failure.• Performed system build testing of pre-release software. Identified and corrected any faults found prior to software release, ensuring a higher quality final product.• Prototyped mobile software solutions running on Windows CE-based Symbol devices.