I’m a passionate Apple platform engineer who loves turning complex problems into clean, scalable solutions. I travel frequently and enjoy exploring cultures as a source of growth and fresh perspectives. My career has been driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering high-quality iOS experiences.

Chris Nevin

I’m a passionate Apple platform engineer who loves turning complex problems into clean, scalable solutions. I travel frequently and enjoy exploring cultures as a source of growth and fresh perspectives. My career has been driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering high-quality iOS experiences.

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I’m a passionate Apple platform engineer who loves turning complex problems into clean, scalable solutions.

I travel frequently and enjoy exploring cultures as a source of growth and fresh perspectives. My career has been driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering high-quality iOS experiences.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal Apple Platform Engineer at Foxtel Group
January 1, 2023 - November 18, 2025
Led architecture overhaul for white-label iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS apps (Binge, Flash, Kayo), reducing code duplication and enabling scalable multi-brand deployment. Migrated a complex multi-repository codebase to a modular monorepo, cutting task times and improving developer efficiency. Replaced runtime dependency graphs with compile-time graphs, and migrated from DispatchQueue/Combine/RxSwift to Swift 6 structured concurrency. Guided REST-to-GraphQL adoption using a custom Swift Concurrency-based data layer, and led UIKit-to-SwiftUI modernization. Introduced Swift Plugins, Macros, and SwiftGen to reduce human error. Mentored teams, produced technical content, and leveraged AI tools to accelerate feature delivery.
Specialist Software Engineer at Concentrix Catalyst
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Led iOS architecture design, mentored engineers, and contributed to iOS guilds; collaborated with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Tech Leads, and external partners to align solutions with business goals. Contributed to the Queensland Police Service mobile app with Telstra, improving reliability and maintainability (award recognition).
Specialist Software Engineer at Concentrix Tigerspike
January 31, 2022 - January 31, 2022
Relocated from Singapore to Brisbane; researched LiDAR scanning with ARKit/RealityKit; collaborated with Sydney team to extend mobile functionality. Contributed to Queensland Police Service app via Telstra, recognized for reliability and impact.
Specialist Software Engineer at Independent / Various
February 28, 2021 - February 28, 2021
Updated legacy MDM travel app for Singapore Airlines to align with HIG; delivered 360 Health and Performance SwiftUI heart-rate monitoring app with custom UI components; updated NIHR NHS app; collaborated on three white-labelled apps across regions (London, Singapore).
Specialist Software Engineer at London / Wrocław / Sydney (Various Projects)
January 31, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Led full Redux rewrite enabling white-labelling with diverse UI/UX/APIs; built a custom Elm-like chatbot app using GraphQL and Vapor mock server; delivered NHS app on AWS AppSync/Cognito; collaborated with Telstra/FACS NSW on government-compliant form-based app; participated in hackathons; automated CI/CD workflows; mentored teams.
Senior Software Engineer at Tigerspike / Telstra / Various
November 30, 2017 - November 30, 2017
Developed iPad kiosk for Suncorp; Health app for Manulife; New Look iPhone app; NHS iOS app with AWS AppSync; implemented FRP with RxSwift/RxCocoa; enhanced tests, CI/CD, and app distribution; mentored juniors.
Software Engineer at Various
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Delivered NHS, Centrica, New Look, and Nuffield Health iOS apps; led architecture and documentation; implemented RxSwift/RxCocoa; built CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins/HockeyApp/TestFlight; mentored juniors; worked across multiple offices.
Application Developer at We Are Alive
November 30, 2014 - November 30, 2014
Lead developer of several UIKit/CoreGraphics/CloudKit/CoreData/Passbook/iBeacons/MapKit apps; architected and optimized apps; networked at CocoaHeads; collaborated with external teams.
Senior Software Architect at iApps Pty Ltd
November 30, 2013 - November 30, 2013
Developed 20+ native iOS/Android apps across medical, aviation, agriculture, tourism, finance, business, and government sectors; mentored juniors; led technical designs; implemented data storage and encryption, MapKit/Core Location integration, and remote team leadership.

Education

BICT at University of the Sunshine Coast
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Information Technology at University of Southern Queensland
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Year 12 at Coolum Beach State High School
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Government, Telecommunications

Experience Level

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