Aleksandr Riakhin

Senior iOS Software Engineer with over 3 years of experience, combining a strong foundation in Swift, SwiftUI, and modern architectural patterns (MVVM, MVI, DI with Coordinators) with real-world product impact. Proven track record of transforming legacy codebases—such as migrating critical apps from Objective-C to Swift—and driving measurable business outcomes (e.g., scaling downloads to 5M+ and boosting monthly revenue). Adept at leading small teams, collaborating closely with product and design for backend-driven UI solutions, and embracing agile practices and CI/CD to speed development by up to 60%. Passionate about continuous learning, leveraging user feedback, and delivering innovative, secure, and scalable mobile experiences.

• Languages & Tools: Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Combine, Git, Xcode
• Architectures: MVVM, MVI, DI + Coordinators
• Practices: CI/CD, Unit Testing, Agile, QA
• Frameworks: iOS SDK, Core Data + iCloud, REST, WebSockets, AWS

Senior iOS Software Engineer | KODE | Bar, Montenegro | 09.2023 - Present

• Stock Trading App (under NDA): Introduced SwiftUI into a UIKit project, accelerating development by 60%. Built real-time trading dashboards with WebSockets, implemented TP/SL trading features, and worked with backend analysts on dynamic trading formulas. Participated in Core Reviews and mentored Junior developers.
• Government Services App (under NDA): Led backend-driven UI development with SwiftUI, created a custom form constructor, integrated MapKit & CoreLocation features, and mentored juniors, improving dev speed and bug fixing rates.

iOS Software Engineer | KODE | Kaliningrad, Russia | 02.2022 - 09.2023

• MAPS.ME (5M+ downloads): Migrated major parts from Objective-C to Swift, redesigned Favorites and Routing screens, improved crash rate by 35%. Acted as interim iOS Team Lead for 6 months, handling releases, CI monitoring, and feature planning.
• Developed new features like User Profile, Friends module, and Location Sharing.

Junior iOS Software Engineer | Trinity | Moscow, Russia | 08.2021 - 02.2022

• Developed AR Navigation app prototype with SceneKit and CoreLocation.
• Built accessibility-focused educational apps for children with disabilities.
• Enhanced UX and payment flow for a retail coffee company app.

• RepsCount: Fitness app featuring muscle map, workout planning, HealthKit integration; Top 10 Sports app in Montenegro App Store (v2).
• My Dictionary: Offline dictionary app with Core Data + iCloud sync, 2K+ downloads, 4.8★ rating.
• Pure Bite: Healthy recipes app with SwiftUI, CoreData, Firebase backend prototype (in development).

• Harvard CS50, Stanford CS193P, MIT OCW on Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Actively learning Kotlin and native Android Development, as well as KMP.
• Bachelor of Arts in Music — Gnesin Russian Academy of Music, 2021.

• Languages: English (C1–C2), Russian (Native)
• Interests: Running, Calisthenics, Mobile innovation, Music (Trumpet)