I’m a Finland-based iOS developer who enjoys turning fuzzy product ideas into clean, reliable apps. I’ve worked in fast-moving, cross-functional teams where shipping quality features on a schedule matters, and I’m comfortable owning work end-to-end—from scoping and implementation to testing, iteration, and release. I care a lot about maintainable code, clear communication, and building experiences that feel polished to real users. Right now I’m working as the sole iOS developer on a complex app, which has sharpened my ability to move independently, make good technical calls, and keep a codebase healthy as it grows. I’m at my best when I can take ownership, collaborate closely with a client or product team, and deliver steady progress you can see each week—whether that’s new screens and flows, performance and stability improvements, or thoughtful refinements that make the app feel “just right.”

Shane Wirkes

I’m a Finland-based iOS developer who enjoys turning fuzzy product ideas into clean, reliable apps. I’ve worked in fast-moving, cross-functional teams where shipping quality features on a schedule matters, and I’m comfortable owning work end-to-end—from scoping and implementation to testing, iteration, and release. I care a lot about maintainable code, clear communication, and building experiences that feel polished to real users. Right now I’m working as the sole iOS developer on a complex app, which has sharpened my ability to move independently, make good technical calls, and keep a codebase healthy as it grows. I’m at my best when I can take ownership, collaborate closely with a client or product team, and deliver steady progress you can see each week—whether that’s new screens and flows, performance and stability improvements, or thoughtful refinements that make the app feel “just right.”

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I’m a Finland-based iOS developer who enjoys turning fuzzy product ideas into clean, reliable apps. I’ve worked in fast-moving, cross-functional teams where shipping quality features on a schedule matters, and I’m comfortable owning work end-to-end—from scoping and implementation to testing, iteration, and release. I care a lot about maintainable code, clear communication, and building experiences that feel polished to real users.

Right now I’m working as the sole iOS developer on a complex app, which has sharpened my ability to move independently, make good technical calls, and keep a codebase healthy as it grows. I’m at my best when I can take ownership, collaborate closely with a client or product team, and deliver steady progress you can see each week—whether that’s new screens and flows, performance and stability improvements, or thoughtful refinements that make the app feel “just right.”

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Work Experience

Software Developer at Yousician
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Designed and developed internal tools to automate musical arranging using C#, Unity, and MusicXML, significantly improving workflow efficiency. Regularly updated Unity-based UI to optimize usability for content creators. Engineered simplification processes for musical exercises and implemented functionality to seamlessly shorten audio files aligned with corresponding XML files. Collaborated across multidisciplinary teams including musicians, engineers, and content creators to gather user needs, formulate implementation strategies, and manage timelines. Achieved substantial efficiency gains, reducing content creation time by up to 50%. Used Agile methodologies (Git, Jira, two-week sprints) and implemented comprehensive automated testing for reliability and maintainability.
Android Developer at Harald AI
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed an Android app gamifying diabetes tracking, aligning features with its iOS counterpart while adhering to Google Play Store standards.
Cross-Platform App Developer at Turun konservatorio
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Cross-platform app development for Android and iOS, delivering robust mobile solutions.
Content Developer at HUB Turku
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Created audio content, managed post-production, maintained digital presence, and fostered international partnerships.
Audio Designer at myTrueSound
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Managed audio scripting, recorded voice dialogue, performed music composition, and handled audio implementation in Unity.
Software Developer at Yousician
August 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and developed internal tools to automate musical arranging using C#, Unity, and MusicXML, significantly improving workflow efficiency. Regularly updated and enhanced a Unity-based UI for content creators. Engineered simplification processes for musical exercises, enabling audio file shortening to align with XML data. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to gather user needs, formulate implementation strategies, and manage timelines, achieving up to 50% content-creation time reduction. Applied Agile methods (Git, Jira, two-week sprints) and implemented automated testing for reliability.
Android Developer at Harald AI (Happy Bobby)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Developed an Android app gamifying diabetes tracking, aligning features with the iOS counterpart while adhering to Google Play Store standards.
Cross-Platform App Developer at Freelancer
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Developed cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android across multiple projects, focusing on performance and maintainability.

Education

Master of Sound in New Media at Aalto University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering at Turku University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Music at University of Illinois
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Master of Sound in New Media at Aalto University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering at Turku University of Applied Science
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Music at University of Illinois
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Master of Sound in New Media at Aalto University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering at Turku University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Music at University of Illinois
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

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Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services