dev/tty/Experience.md
Experience
Tech Lead
@BOOKY, SCRAMBLED EGGS SOFTWARE INC., MANILA
Feb 2021 - Present
Facilitated the delivery of over 10 significant platform features and implemented over 30 patches across various front-end systems. Oversaw a team of 3 to 4 developers through sprint planning, technical discussions, code review, integration, and deployment, while also effectively managing stakeholder expectations.
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Led the pioneering effort in developing and scaling a Digital Ordering System, a pivotal initiative that rescued the company from imminent financial collapse during the peak of the pandemic. Amid plummeting Booky user numbers, which dropped to 80% below initial figures, this strategic intervention ensured the survival of the company and its restaurant partners during a critical juncture.
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Provided mentorship to 8 junior developers to date in front-end development as part of my responsibilities as Tech Lead
Software Engineer
@BOOKY, SCRAMBLED EGGS SOFTWARE INC., MANILA
April 2017 - Feb 2021
Worked with 3 other ReactNative developers in a lean food and lifestyle startup of 25 employees while being promoted to Tech Lead during the company’s growth phase; published more than 60 app updates to Google Play, App Store, and AppGallery to over 300,000 Monthly Active Users (MAU);
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Initiated the creation of Native Modules within the React Native framework utilizing Java and Objective-C for Android and iOS platforms. Addressed challenges pertaining to User Location, Camera functionality, and Push Notification Permissions during my probationary period.
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Collaborated with the marketing team to implement thorough mobile attribution and analytics solutions, aiding in the enhancement of company metrics and strategic direction.
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Enabled in-app Push Notification with Geofencing, Deeplink and Universal link integration via Firebase, Netcore, and Clevertap.
Jr. iOS Developer
@VMONEY, MANILA
Aug 2016 - April 2017
Served as an iOS Developer and maintenance specialist for a local fintech startup, operating within a highly regulated environment with stringent security protocols
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Integrated robust AES-256 data encryption and decryption features into the existing iOS banking application written in Objective-C
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Developed three revamped iterations of the main application, preserving its core functionalities while enhancing the user interface with real-time chat and voice call via Web RTC protocol and migrating to Swift version 3.0
Mobile Developer
@SKILLSHOT LABS, MANILA
April 2015 - Dec 2015
As the sole native iOS developer, worked with a streamlined mobile applications development team within a startup agency, collaborating with a product manager/QA specialist, backend developer, web developer, and native Android developer.
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Successfully developed a native iOS health app for an e-commerce platform within the initial six-month period, demonstrating rapid proficiency in Objective-C and Swift 1.2 through self-directed study.
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Incorporated advanced in-app functionalities, including image upload with progress monitoring, as well as implementing infinite scroll and pagination, within my inaugural iOS application. Completed the development phase for a client project involving a native iOS restaurant booking app