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I’m a results-driven iOS engineer who designs and ships production apps using Swift, SwiftUI, and modern concurrency. I thrive at the intersection of UX and engineering, collaborating closely with design, product, and growth teams to turn ambitious ideas into polished, scalable experiences. Currently freelancing through N8 Creations, I help teams elevate product strategy, performance, and user engagement while modernizing legacy codebases. I’m passionate about privacy-first data handling, measurable impact, and mentoring teammates to raise code quality across fast-moving projects.…I’m a results-driven iOS engineer who designs and ships production apps using Swift, SwiftUI, and modern concurrency. I thrive at the intersection of UX and engineering, collaborating closely with design, product, and growth teams to turn ambitious ideas into polished, scalable experiences. Currently freelancing through N8 Creations, I help teams elevate product strategy, performance, and user engagement while modernizing legacy codebases. I’m passionate about privacy-first data handling, measurable impact, and mentoring teammates to raise code quality across fast-moving projects.

Nathan Birch

App Developer, Front-End Developer, Full Stack Developer, +4

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I’m a results-driven iOS engineer who designs and ships production apps using Swift, SwiftUI, and modern concurrency. I thrive at the intersection of UX and engineering, collaborating closely with design, product, and growth teams to turn ambitious ideas into polished, scalable experiences. Currently freelancing through N8 Creations, I help teams elevate product strategy, performance, and user engagement while modernizing legacy codebases. I’m passionate about privacy-first data handling, measurable impact, and mentoring teammates to raise code quality across fast-moving projects.…I’m a results-driven iOS engineer who designs and ships production apps using Swift, SwiftUI, and modern concurrency. I thrive at the intersection of UX and engineering, collaborating closely with design, product, and growth teams to turn ambitious ideas into polished, scalable experiences. Currently freelancing through N8 Creations, I help teams elevate product strategy, performance, and user engagement while modernizing legacy codebases. I’m passionate about privacy-first data handling, measurable impact, and mentoring teammates to raise code quality across fast-moving projects.

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I’m a results-driven iOS engineer who designs and ships production apps using Swift, SwiftUI, and modern concurrency. I thrive at the intersection of UX and engineering, collaborating closely with design, product, and growth teams to turn ambitious ideas into polished, scalable experiences. Currently freelancing through N8 Creations, I help teams elevate product strategy, performance, and user engagement while modernizing legacy codebases. I’m passionate about privacy-first data handling, measurable impact, and mentoring teammates to raise code quality across fast-moving projects.

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Work Experience

Senior iOS Engineer at Eightpoint (formerly Spigot)

March 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Promoted twice in four years for delivering high-impact features across 3+ apps and maintaining code quality in a fast-moving engineering environment. Collaborated with Design and Motion teams on end-to-end UI/UX for wireframes and key features. Integrated custom Rive animations via a reusable State Machine system. Partnered with Product Management on new app concepts, feature ideation, and naming. Implemented premium strategies that improved subscriptions, user LTV, ad revenue, and overall product direction. Worked with User Acquisition to identify high-performing features and messaging for ads across Facebook, Apple Search Ads, and Google. Modernized legacy UIKit architecture with SwiftUI and Combine, reducing technical debt and boosting performance. Contributed to team knowledge sharing and code reviews across 28 iOS projects and 37 packages.

iOS Engineer at Eightpoint (formerly Spigot)

February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2025

Delivered high-impact features across 3+ iOS apps; led modernization efforts migrating legacy UIKit to SwiftUI/Combine; implemented premium strategies, improved performance, and contributed to product direction. Collaborated with Design, Product, and QA to ensure a smooth end-to-end user experience. Spearheaded code reviews and knowledge sharing across 28 iOS projects and 37 packages.

Junior iOS Engineer at Eightpoint (formerly Spigot)

August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023

Contributed to feature development across 3+ iOS apps, supported code quality improvements, and aided migration to SwiftUI/Combine. Worked closely with Design and Product teams on UI/UX wireframes and feature delivery.

Freelance UI/UX & Branding at Artitech / Bridges Health

January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021

Designed cohesive brand identities, app UI/UX, and marketing materials for health and wellness startups. Established digital design systems in Adobe Creative Suite, streamlining cross-team collaboration and accelerating product development. Ensured smooth handoff to developers.

Intern at The Famous Group

June 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020

Supported Mixed Reality and UI development for live sports events. Collaborated with design and engineering teams to deliver real-time interactive experiences. Pitched an original product concept to executives, demonstrating initiative and presentation skills.

Freelance iOS Engineer at N8 Creations

November 1, 2025 - Present

Designing and shipping production iOS applications leveraging Swift, SwiftUI, and modern concurrency patterns. Iterating on product strategy and user experience based on real-world feedback and performance metrics.

Junior iOS Engineer at Eightpoint

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Specialized in architecting, building, and shipping production iOS apps using Swift, SwiftUI, Combine, async/await, and MVVM. Contributed to team knowledge through Swift code reviews, improving shared code quality across 28 projects and 37 packages. Promoted twice in four years for delivering high-impact features across 3+ apps while maintaining code quality in a fast-moving engineering environment. Collaborated with Design and Motion teams on end-to-end UI/UX for app wireframes and key features. Integrated custom motion via a reusable State Machine with Rive animations. Worked with Product Management on new app concepts, feature ideation, and naming. Implemented premium strategies that improved subscription rates, user LTV, ad revenue, and overall product direction. Partnered with User Acquisition to identify high-performing features and messaging for ads across Facebook, Apple Search Ads, and Google, informing future iterations.

iOS Engineer at Eightpoint

January 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025

Architected, built, and shipped production iOS apps using Swift, SwiftUI, Combine, async/await, and MVVM. Modernized legacy UIKit architecture with SwiftUI to reduce technical debt and improve performance and developer efficiency. Contributed to 28 projects and 37 packages. Worked with Design and Product teams on end-to-end UI/UX for core features and user journeys.

Senior iOS Engineer at Eightpoint

March 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Led advanced iOS feature development and cross-functional collaboration, focusing on performance, privacy, and monetization strategies. Drove improvements in product direction, LTV, and ad revenue while maintaining high code quality in a fast-paced environment. Continued to mentor teammates through code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Freelance UI/UX Designer & Branding at Artitech / Bridges Health

January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Collaborated with startups to design brand identities, app UI/UX, and marketing materials. Established design systems, streamlined cross-team collaboration, and accelerated future product development.