Burhan Ahmed

Role: iOS Application Developer

Professional Summary
iOS Application Experience
 Skilled and dynamic Mobile Software Engineer with over a decade year of diverse experience spanning
entertainment, healthcare, sustainability, social rewards, IoT, and fintech industries. My journey started
with cocos2d games and has since encompassed native iOS applications, including high-profile con-
sumer-facing apps at Apple.
 Proficient in iOS SDK, Swift, SwiftUI, UIKIT, Objective-C, RxSwift, Combine, XCode, Cocoa Touch, SDKs,
cloud APIs, REST, SOAP, GraphQL and third-party libraries, I have excelled as both an individual contribu-
tor and a versatile leader, managing teams and guiding projects from inception to completion.
 My track record demonstrates a consistent ability to deliver top-tier, scalable solutions aligned with
strategic business objectives. I am now seeking a challenging position where I can leverage my extensive
skills and experience to drive positive impact and innovation.

Technical Skills:

User Interface (UI), Application Development, iOS, Git, JavaScript, APIs, XML, Agile, C/C++, MySQL, Slack, Jira,
HTML5, REST, Software Development, User Experience (UX), GraphQL, Swift, Mobile Applications, GitHub, Test
Cases, Scrum, SwiftUI, CSS, Android, Wireframing, JSON, Objective-C, CI/CD, XCTest, XCUI Test, MVVM,MVC, VIPER,
iOS, IOS SDk, SDKs, UIKit, OAuth, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration, Team work, Software Design, Computer
science, Multithreading, Analytics, Firebase, Application Engineering, Problem Solving, tvOS, watchOS, Agile, Time
Estimation, Mobile applications, Push Notifications, XMPP Framework, Debugging, Refactoring, Gamification, Unit
Testing, SQL, Java, Microsoft SQL Server, Bootstrap, Build automation, Test automation, Apple’s Human Interface
Guidelines, AVKit, Storekit, TVOS

Professional Experience:

Mobile Innovation Lead- Contract

Point72 - New York, NY Oct 2023 to Present

 Responsibilities:
o Developing gen AI-based mobile applications for a hedge fund, working directly with the CTO and the
innovation team.
o Responsibilities include gathering requirements, documentation, architecting the app, and preparing for
building a mobile team after the initial POC app.

Principle iOS Software Engineer

Capital One - New York, NY May 2021 to Oct 2023

 Responsibilities:
o Implement new features using Swift and Combine to build user-friendly and engaging applications.
o Implement network requests using REST APIs.
o Work closely with product manager, designer, and cross functional engineers to deliver new features on time.
Resolve complex technical issues and bugs.
o Contribute in regression testing for planned monthly release.
o Review peers’ pull requests.
o Participate in agile ceremonies and conduct technical interviews.
o Mentor and train junior developers.
Sr. iOS Software Engineer
Publicis Sapient - New York, NY March 2020 to May 2021

 Responsibilities:
o In consulting role worked with Goldman Sachs and U.S. Bank to develop their consumer facing mobile
applications.
o Used Swift, SwiftUI, and Combine to build user-friendly and scalable applications.
o Implemented GraphQL APIs to improve data access and performance.
o Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time.
o Supported the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support).
o Successfully launched a new feature at US Bank and implemented user interactive reports at Goldman Sachs.
o Presented features to upper management and received positive feedback.

Team Lead iOS Software Engineer - Contract

Apple Inc. - Austin, TX Oct 2019 to Mar 2020

 Responsibilities:
o Helped to develop and maintain one of the consumers facing application in apple that is used by billion users.
Key day to day responsibilities includes but are not limited to:
o iOS app development using Swift, wrote CI/CD pipeline script in Python.
o Responsible for managing offshore team.
o Maintain, configure, and improve integration with COTS platforms.
o Working in an agile environment.
o Wrote XCUI Tests to automate UI testing. Automated testing process for Apple Support app.

Sr. iOS Software Engineer

Flight Safety International - New York, NY Oct 2018 to Oct 2019

 Responsibilities:
o Flight Safety train commercial and private pilots, In Flight safety work on the app called Flight Bag app. As a
senior iOS Engineer, identified memory leaks using instruments and did code reactor.
o Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o Develop new features and refactor existing codebase to reduce complexity.
o convert legacy Objective C codebase to Swift.
o iOS app development using: Swift and RxSwift
o Troubleshoot and fix problems and provide root cause analysis in a timely manner.

Engineering Manager Mobile

Mind Gem Studios Mar 2016 to Aug 2018

 Responsibilities:
o Started Mind Gem as a consulting company where managed and developed the team of 20 engineers from
different backgrounds. Leaded the team of iOS and android developers and delivered client-side projects.
Worked on some POC projects as well. His responsibilities include but not limited to:
o Work with the stakeholders to provide estimates and status updates.
o Designs, develops, manages, creates, and maintains technical components.
o Work closely with designers, Web & QA teams.
o Provide technical leadership and take ownership of the technical development project/program delivery of
component design, development and maintenance.
o Work to create new applications and to expand/improve on an ongoing basis by adding new functionality and
resolving existing issues.
o Work with the team to create new iOS apps built upon our common mobile framework.
o Conducting iOS Developers' interview

Sr. Software Engineer

Eureka Technology Studio - Lahore Mar 2014 to Feb 2016

 Responsibilities:
o Developed applications using Objective C, XCode, Interface Builder, Instruments, Cocoa Touch, Google Maps,
Core Locations and other iOS development tools.
o Managed a team of highly creative and performance-oriented people including software engineers, graphic
designers, user experience experts and QA personnel to build highly interactive bespoke as well as in house
mobile apps.
o Rebranded the application and created white label applications.
o Work closely with designers, Web & QA teams.
o Collaborate as member of an agile team to get products developed and completed with best-in-class software
development.

iOS Developer
Maavra Tech – Lahore Oct 2011 to Feb 2014

 Responsibilities:
o Started career with Maavra Tech and in this role developed Cocos2d game for iPhone and then developed
iPhone and iPad applications using Objective-C using XCode 3.
o He learned iOS development by reading books and watching Stanford video lectures. As a success, his apps
were well appreciated by clients.

Educational:

o BS in Computer Science
University of Engineering and Technology - Lahore August 2008 to August 2012