Vijay Kumar

Email : vijaypatel9010@gmail.com
Phone : +1 (818) 389-1342

● React Native ● iOS ● HTML 5 ● Swift & Objective C ● Kony

● Swift UI & UI Kit ● React JS ● CSS 3 ● Javascript ● Node

● 11+ years of experience in designing and developing web and mobile applications.

● Experienced using different cocoa frameworks including, UIKit, Core Foundation, Core
Location, Core Animation, Core Data, APNS, Urban airship.
● Experienced using Auto layouts, Storyboard, Geofencing and Location Tracking etc.

● Experienced developing mobile apps supporting concurrent operations (multi-threaded)

● Experienced developing apps using TDD (XCTestcase, Quick and Nimble) Environment and
have good experience in pair programming.
● Experienced using different Cocoa design patterns as MVC, MVVM, Delegation, Singleton, and
observation.
● Experienced in framework programming, developing framework and libraries to integrate in other
source code.
● Experienced integrating REST Client API, JSON and XML Parsing and integrating third party
frameworks using CocoaPods and Swift Package Manager.
● Experienced in integrating Analytical tools such as Google Analytics, Crashlytics, Dynatrace.

● Experienced in app performance monitoring, detecting, and resolving memory leaks using
performance tools and other third party security measurement tools such as Veracode, Sonar
etc.
● Experienced in developing hybrid mobile apps using Kony, JavaScript and React Native and
integrating react libraries, react navigation, redux with thunk.
● Experienced working with Google Cloud, Google Firebase, Azure.

● Experience in APP deployment over App Store and Google Play Store.

● Experienced in integrating Devops (CD-CI) and multi target application.

Core Qualifications
● App Design, Development, Testing and Management Tools: XCode, Atom, Brackets, Visual
Studio Code, Kony Visualizer, JIRA, Confluence, TFS, SharePoint, MS Office, Pivotal, IntelliJ,
Postman, Insigma, Google Rest Client, Zeplin, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Invision.
● Development Language: Native Swift, Objective-C, React Native, Java script, React JS,
HTML5, CSS3, Kony
● Cloud and DEVOPS : Google Cloud, Google Firebase, Circle-CI, Azure, Microsoft Appcenter
 ● Code Versioning: GitHub, GitLab, SVN

Education / Training
● Certified Kony Developer - Kony Labs, Hyderabad.

● BE. IT from Saurashtra University - July 2011, Rajkot - Gujarat 360 005

Professional Experience

Safeway Albertsons | Remote | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/safeway-deals-delivery/id521487551

Mobile Developer Oct 2022 – Current

Safeway App is single app for all your shopping needs from planning your next store run, to ordering
Drive Up and Go or letting us deliver for you.

● Get all your deals, coupons, and rewards in one place.

● Easily find items carried in your store.
● Build your shopping list so you won’t forget anything.
● Quick access to your online and in-store purchase history.
● Use Drive Up and Go or Delivery to get your groceries in a snap.
● We use Health Kit to track steps, sleep, and other activity to reward points for the healthy actions
captured

Responsibilities:
● Understanding and refactoring the existing existing iOS App

● Developing new features using Swift UI and Native Swift.

● Code Review, CI-CD, App Deployment through TestFlight.

● Agile based development.

● Bug fixing and improving application performance.

Environment: XCode, Swift UI, Native Swift, REST API, SSO Integration, Push notification, GitHub,
Postman

PetSmart | Remote | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/petsmart-llc/id1175467091

Lead Mobile Developer Nov 2021 – Oct 2022

PetSmart App is a valued resource for every step of your journey as a pet parent. You’ll find helpful
articles, products, services bookings and can shop for all your pet needs in one place
Users can have following features with app:
 ● With in-app shopping, users can get all your pet essentials in one place. In a rush? Get your
order in 1 hour with online pick up in store.

● Users can Sign up for Treats loyalty program and earn points every time your shop & can
manage their accounts through the app.

● Get pet looking fresh with in-app salon booking, appointment management & easy rebooking

● Check Doggie Day Camp availability

● Make & manage Pets Hotel reservations

● Estimate the costs of procedures, tests, and treatments

● Play Treat Trail – connect treats, earn points & get coupons
● Search for doctors that speak Spanish

● Tailor the app experience to your entire pet family with personalized offers & content

● With a store locator, helpful resources, in-app shopping, services bookings, informative articles
& videos, the PetSmart App is a great resource for a great life with your best friend!

Responsibilities:
● Understanding and refactoring the existing hybrid app – React Native and iOS Mixed
modules app with Swift UI and Native Swift.
● Developing new features using Swift UI and Native Swift.

● Supporting other module team adding react native frameworks and

libs.
● Code Review, CI-CD, App Deployment through TestFlight.

● Agile based development.

● Bug fixing and improving application performance.

Environment: XCode, Visual Studio Code, Node, Swift UI, Native Swift, React Native, JavaScript, REST
API, SSO Integration, Push notification, GitHub, Postman

BCBS | Chicago, IL | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bcbsil/id571088532

Lead Mobile Developer Jan 2021 – Nov 2021
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) app provides access to the Blue Cross and Blue
Shield of Illinois member information and resources. Using an iOS mobile app, users can access the
following feature with just a finger tap.
Members can:
● Login, register or change password

● Easily access coverage, claims, and ID

 ● Check deductible and out of pockets amounts

● Find an in network doctor, hospital, or facility

● Find a nearby urgent care facility

● Estimate the costs of procedures, tests, and treatments

● View patient reviews and average wait time

● Search for doctors that speak Spanish

● View medical benefits and copay levels

● View pharmacy benefits and copay levels

● Send ID to Apple Wallet for offline access

● Log in via Touch ID

Responsibilities:
● Understanding the requirements and documenting them in the form of BRD and SRS

● Refactoring existing BCBS mobile app.

● Developing new features in existing iOS app.

● Developing a brand new mobile app using cutting edge technologies -

React Native.
● Pair Programming, Code Review, CI-CD, App Deployment through
TestFlight.
● Working with Project Manager to identify stories for sprint planning, Effort
Estimations.
● Bug fixing and improving application performance.
Environment: XCode, REST API, HCSC backend Integration, SSO Integration, Push notification,
GitHub, Postman, IntelliJ

Fleet Farm, Wisconsin | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fleet-farm/id1533699196

Lead Mobile Developer Jul 2019 – Dec 2020
Fleet Farm mobile app is the consumer facing m-commerce app that allows users to search the
products, add them to cart, and check out the products. The app allows users to create an account,
check-in at the store, manage rewards/loyalty programs. App also allows users to set a home store,
manage their profiles, add, edit, update credit cards, Shipping address etc.
Responsibilities:
● Understanding the requirements and documenting them in the form of BRD and SRS

● Architecting mobile apps. Understanding UX, Existing business solutions and providing
input to the backend team.
● Developing apps using React Native Platform and generating builds for iOS and Android.
 ● Team Leading, Code Review, CI-CD, App Deployment through TestFlight.

● Providing End to End Mobile solutions using React Native.

● Working with Project Manager to identify stories for sprint planning, Effort Estimations.

● Bug fixing and improving application performance.

Environment: React Native, Visual Studio Code, XCode 12.0.1, REST API, ATG Integration, Endeca
XM Cartridge Integration, Push notification, Geo Fencing, Store Check-in, GitHub, Postman, Agile
methodology, Jira.

iOS Architect
Discover, Chicago, IL Aug 2018 – Jul 2019
DGNCheckout is SDK / Framework containing 26+ APIs endpoints to enable merchant apps or SRC
initiators to create and manage SRC profile, validate profile and to perform checkout operation (real time
checkout transaction). DGNCheckout is a Digital payment processing framework which allows users to
pay during checkout from a participant merchant app with their virtual card. The SDK is for merchants
and not for public use.
Responsibilities:
● Understanding the requirements and documenting them in the form of BRD and SRS

● Designing app architect, identifying design patterns, and providing input to offshore based
development team.
● Working with Project Manager to identify stories for sprint planning, Effort Estimations.

● SDK / Framework development, writing unit test cases for the framework, R&D on upcoming
features of integrating third party frameworks of identity and authentication such as ThreatMetrix
and 3DS
● Coordinating with offshore developers

● Bug fixing and improving application performance.

Environment: XCode 10.3, Universal iOS App development, Native Swift 5.0, REST API, SSL
Connection, GitHub, Postman, Agile

Lead Mobile Developer

Packyge, Chicago, IL Aug 2017 – Jul 2018
Packyge is a Chicago based startup and facilitates e-commerce with consumer for ship to store features.
Packyge has tied up with 100+ stores to their Packyge Network. During the checkout consumer can
choose to ship with Packyge and choose the store from the list within 50 miles of his location or within 50
miles of the zip code he searched. IOS App allows users to track consignment and keeps users up to
date with the status of their consignment. The app also notifies the store owner / worker that the user
enters the parking area (within 200 meters) of the store. IOS app also provides the user to scan the right
package to make the hand-off process smoother.
Responsibilities:
● Understanding the requirements and documenting them in the form of user stories on GitHub and
Slacks
 ● Coordination with architect and product owner to identify stories for sprint planning, Effort
Estimations.
● Design and development of the application as a base framework for reusability

● Coordinating with UX team for mockups

● Implement architecture and modules using MVVM design, unit tests for the application

● Integrated Google Analytics and Crashlytics, CI/CD using CircleCI into the project

● Fixed bugs and improved application performance.

Environment: React Native, Visual Studio Code, XCode 9.x, iOS 10+ , React JS, HTML 5, CSS 3, Atom,
Universal iOS App development, Native Swift, Core Data, Storyboard, Map kit, Google Map, Crashlytics,
Cocoa Pods, Barcode Scanning, Geo Fencing, REST API, SSL Connection, Intercom - in App Chat
support, CircleCi, Facebook and Google Authentication, GitHub, Test flight, Postman.

United Airlines, Chicago | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/united-airlines/id449945214

iOS Developer Jun 2016 – Apr 2017
United Airlines is the consumer facing app that allows users to book new tickets, manage existing
reservations, check-in through app etc. to members as well as guest users. App also allows users to
apply/enroll for a MileagePlus account. App displays users’ trip (current, past, and upcoming), and
informs users via in-app mail/notification about any last moment changes such as departure gate change
or time change. More importantly, the app allows the user to track the status of the flight.
Responsibilities:
● Understanding the requirements and documenting them in the form of BRD and SRS

● Identifying design patterns and providing input to offshore based development teams.

● Working with Project Manager to identify stories for sprint planning, Effort Estimations.

● SDK / Framework development, writing unit test cases for the framework.

● Coordinating with offshore developers

● Bug fixing and improving application performance.

Environment: React Native, Visual Studio Code, XCode 10.3, Native Swift 5.0, REST API, SSL
Connection, GitHub, Postman, Agile methodology, Jira.

Mobile Developer
UTC, New York Mar 2014 – May 2016
This is an enterprise tablet application, developed for technicians of OTIS elevator who provides
fieldwork or Job work for maintenance and other problem solving to Otis elevators across Germany. With
the use of a tablet application technician can view and schedule the next job, he can assign the job to
another technician, he can also note down the task/ service/ repair or replacement or any solution made
and get it approved from the customer by taking a signature. Application is using the base architecture of
Kony sync and developed for windows 8.
Responsibilities:
 ● To work with the UX Team, apply mockups, design the app template using Kony Visualizer,
deploy to client devices to get it approved.
● App development using Kony IDE and Kony Sync.

● Bug Fixes and Dev support

● Integrated Google Analytics and Crashlytics

● Fixed bugs and improved application performance.

Environment: Kony IDE, Kony Sync Server, JavaScript, REST API, TFS, Bugzilla.

Sr. iOS Developer

County of San Diego, AT & T (San Diego) Aug 2012 – Mar 2014
San Diego County Emergency is an application that enables the County of San Diego Office of
Emergency Services to open access to end-users on mobile platforms such as iOS and Android. The
solution provides important planning and latest news to San Diego County Citizens. The following are the
main features of the application. “Be ready” - Provide static instructions to citizens to prepare for
emergencies
Responsibilities:
● Understanding the requirements and documenting them in form of SRS

● To work with UX Team, apply mockups design to App

● IOS App Development using XCode and Objective C.

● Build deployment using Test Flight or App Center, Bug Fixes and Dev support
Environment: XCode, Objective C, Core Data, Urban Airship, REST API, Postman, Google Rest Client,
Storyboard, TFS, Bugzilla, Map Kit.