I am a solutions-focused Mobile Software Architect & Engineer with over 15 years of hands-on experience designing and delivering cutting-edge cross-platform mobile solutions. I lead multi-disciplinary teams to build enterprise-grade mobile capabilities that align with business objectives and deliver measurable value. I excel at defining software quality controls, architecture, and design principles to create robust, scalable, and maintainable mobile applications, while fostering open communication between stakeholders and engineers to build trust, synergy, and a collaborative culture.

Stan Kolesnik

I am a solutions-focused Mobile Software Architect & Engineer with over 15 years of hands-on experience designing and delivering cutting-edge cross-platform mobile solutions. I lead multi-disciplinary teams to build enterprise-grade mobile capabilities that align with business objectives and deliver measurable value. I excel at defining software quality controls, architecture, and design principles to create robust, scalable, and maintainable mobile applications, while fostering open communication between stakeholders and engineers to build trust, synergy, and a collaborative culture.

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I am a solutions-focused Mobile Software Architect & Engineer with over 15 years of hands-on experience designing and delivering cutting-edge cross-platform mobile solutions. I lead multi-disciplinary teams to build enterprise-grade mobile capabilities that align with business objectives and deliver measurable value.

I excel at defining software quality controls, architecture, and design principles to create robust, scalable, and maintainable mobile applications, while fostering open communication between stakeholders and engineers to build trust, synergy, and a collaborative culture.

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Work Experience

Mobile Technical Architect at Slimming World
November 1, 2024 - Present
Defined the front-end high-level architecture to strategically re-engineer Slimming World's core product, improving reliability and scalability. Designed multi-app front-end architecture patterns for React Native, advised on device platform choices, and established offline capability and inter-device communication patterns. Built integration APIs for Salesforce via the Heroku platform, and designed a digital member card concept with NFC and wallet integration. Enforced security standards and governance, documented architectural decisions, and collaborated with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
Mobile Technical Architect at iProov Ltd
December 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025
Led the architectural overhaul of the California DMV mobile app using Flutter, ensuring consistent performance across iOS and Android. Guided the design process with a user-centric approach, integrating web HTML content and iProov biometric verification. Engineered adaptive layouts for phones, tablets, and desktops, and implemented robust security including biometrics, aligning with regulatory requirements. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver the revamped mobile client.
Mobile Technical Architect at Vanquis Banking Group
February 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Spearheaded the technical design and delivery of a Flutter-based mobile banking app, establishing Architectural Runway with low-level designs and patterns to support scalability and white-labelling across teams. Facilitated modularisation and code reuse; oversaw supplier quality and recruitment; evaluated the existing Xamarin app for improvements; supported payment integrations (Card Payment, Apple Pay, Google Pay, 3DSv2) and .NET Core APIs; used Flutter, Dart, Xamarin Forms, MAUI.
Senior Mobile Architect at Fundsmith LLP
September 1, 2020 - Present
Architected and implemented a Xamarin Forms mobile app for iOS and Android, seamlessly extending access to the client's web platform via mobile. Enforced robust security via biometric authentication; added remotely configurable features to reduce maintenance overhead; provided ongoing maintenance and support.
Senior Mobile Architect at Leeds City Council
November 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025
Designed and delivered a Corporate Mobile Platform enabling electronic forms data capture. Built Azure-based .NET Core REST APIs and a reusable Xamarin Forms SDK for Windows UWP and Android. Ensured interoperability and scalability, optimized resource utilization, and reduced development overhead. Led architecture, UX/UI collaboration, and hands-on development for Social Care Financial Assessment; mentored developers and oversaw UAT and rollout.
Senior Mobile Architect at Micad Systems UK
June 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025
Led architecture and development of a cross-platform enterprise app for auditing cleanliness of large premises (NHS hospitals, BBC, Barclays, universities). Used Xamarin Forms for iOS, Android, and Windows 10; delivered adaptive UX/UI; built RESTful API integration, offline data synchronization, and ensured data integrity with security-focused design.
Senior Mobile Architect at Bis-Web Ltd
August 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025
First contract: cross-platform enterprise app using Xamarin Forms for business continuity across iOS, Android, Windows Phone; introduced MDM for enterprise deployment; implemented AES encryption and biometric authentication; modernised backend with .NET Web API 2; migrated Push Notifications to Azure Notification Hub.
Senior Mobile Architect at Bis-Web Ltd
May 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025
Second contract: continued cross-platform development with Xamarin Forms; reinforced security with MDM, AES encryption, and biometric authentication; backend modernization with Web API 2; Azure Notification Hub for Push; supported offline data and synchronization.
Senior Mobile Architect at Secure Cloudlink
January 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025
Led mobile solution development using Xamarin.Forms for secure authentication; defined software and information architectures; provided secure access for enterprise LOB apps on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone; designed and implemented a multi-factor authentication system; managed RESTful API layer with ASP.NET Web API and integrated third-party providers; built a Swift 3 iOS biometric authentication app.
Senior Mobile Architect at Secure Cloudlink
January 1, 2017 - September 25, 2025
Continued secure authentication development for mobile apps using Xamarin.Forms; led architectural design, UI/UX decisions, and MFA implementation; integrated with external identity providers and backend services; refined secure authentication workflows.
Senior Mobile Architect at Speedwell Software
November 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025
Senior Mobile Architect contributing to mobile strategy and architecture across projects; defined best practices and ensured delivery quality for mobile apps.
Windows Modern Apps Consultant at R/GA Digital Agency
October 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025
Consulted on Windows Modern Apps projects, shaping architecture and delivery for modern Windows experiences.
Windows Phone Architect/Developer at GenieConnect Limited
June 1, 2014 - September 25, 2025
Led Windows Phone architecture and development, ensuring cross-platform parity and robust mobile experiences.
Head of Windows Platform at Monitise PLC
October 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025
Led Windows Platform initiatives, aligning architecture with product development and delivery goals.
Senior Technical Architect, Microsoft Platform Delivery at Symphony Teleca Ltd
July 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025
Led architectural delivery for Microsoft platform initiatives, ensuring scalable and robust solutions.
Senior Terminal Architect & Product Development at Deutsche Telekom
December 1, 2011 - September 25, 2025
Led terminal architecture and product development for mobile solutions within Telekom ecosystems.
Mobile Technical Architect at Slimming World
November 1, 2024 - Present
Defined front-end high-level architecture to re-engineer core product, enhancing reliability, scalability, and user experience while migrating to Salesforce and addressing hardware obsolescence. Designed multi-app front-end patterns for React Native, advised on device platform selection, established offline and inter-device communication patterns, backend integration, and security governance. Delivered high-level design for a digital member card with NFC and wallet integration; ensured stakeholder alignment and maintainability.
Mobile Technical Architect at iProov Ltd
December 31, 2024 - September 25, 2025
Led architectural overhaul of California DMV mobile app using Flutter; designed a user-centric solution with embedded HTML content and biometric identity verification; engineered adaptive layouts for phones, tablets, and desktops; implemented robust security including biometrics; collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet milestones and deploy the revamped client.
Mobile Technical Architect at Vanquis Banking Group
February 28, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Spearheaded design and delivery of a cutting-edge Flutter mobile banking app; established architectural runway, low-level designs, patterns, and code reuse across multiple apps; oversaw supplier quality and led technical decision-making; analyzed existing Xamarin app and proposed strategic improvements; supported payments integration (Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, 3DSV2).
Senior Mobile Architect at Fundsmith LLP
September 1, 2020 - Present
Architected Xamarin Forms mobile app for iOS and Android; extended access to web client, strengthened security with biometric authentication, and enabled remotely configurable features to reduce maintenance overhead; provided ongoing maintenance and iterative improvements.
Senior Mobile Architect at Leeds City Council
November 30, 2020 - September 25, 2025
Led development of corporate mobile platform enabling electronic forms; crafted Azure-based .NET Core REST APIs and reusable Xamarin Forms SDK; supervised UX/UI and led UAT to ensure user requirements; rolled out the first app for Social Care Financial Assessment.
Senior Mobile Architect at Micad Systems UK
June 30, 2018 - September 25, 2025
Led architecture and development of cross-platform enterprise app for audits across NHS, BBC, Barclays, and universities; used Xamarin Forms for iOS/Android/Windows 10; designed adaptive UX/UI, REST API integration layer, offline data sync, and data security architecture.
Senior Mobile Architect at Bis-Web Ltd
August 31, 2016 - September 25, 2025
Designed cross-platform enterprise app using Xamarin Forms; implemented MDM, AES encryption, biometric authentication; modernized backend with .NET Web API 2 and migrated push notifications to Azure Notification Hub.
Senior Mobile Architect at Bis-Web Ltd
May 31, 2020 - September 25, 2025
Second contract for enterprise app; continued cross-platform development, security hardening and integration with backend services.
Senior Mobile Architect at Secure Cloudlink
January 31, 2016 - September 25, 2025
Led development of Xamarin Forms-based secure authentication; designed software and information architecture; provided multi-factor authentication and REST API integration with third-party providers.
Senior Mobile Architect at Secure Cloudlink
January 31, 2017 - September 25, 2025
Developed iOS Swift app for biometric authentication and integrated Secure Cloudlink security suite; built secure access for enterprise Line-of-Business apps on iOS/Android/Windows Phone.
Senior Mobile Architect at Speedwell Software
November 30, 2016 - September 25, 2025
Senior Mobile Architect delivering mobile solutions; project involvement in cross-platform architecture and delivery.
Windows Modern Apps Consultant at R/GA Digital Agency
October 31, 2015 - September 25, 2025
Consulted on Windows Modern Apps; delivered architecture and development recommendations for a multi-device ecosystem.
Windows Phone Architect/Developer at GenieConnect Limited
June 30, 2014 - September 25, 2025
Led Windows Phone architecture and development for enterprise collaboration and client apps.
Head of Windows Platform at Monitise PLC
December 31, 2012 - September 25, 2025
Oversaw Windows Platform development and leadership for the payment ecosystem.
Senior Technical Architect, Microsoft Platform Delivery at Symphony Teleca Ltd
July 31, 2012 - September 25, 2025
Delivered architecture for Microsoft Platform delivery across multiple client projects.
Senior Terminal Architect & Product Development at Deutsche Telekom
December 31, 2011 - September 25, 2025
Senior role in terminal architecture and product development within Deutsche Telekom.
Mobile Technical Architect at Slimming World
November 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025
Defined front-end high-level architecture to re-engineer core product; designed multi-app front-end patterns for React Native; advised on device platform selection; established offline capability options and backend integration with Salesforce via Heroku; delivered NFC-based member card solution and Wallet integration; enforced security standards and governance; collaborated with stakeholders across business, product, and tech teams.
Mobile Software Architect & Engineer at iProov Ltd
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Led architectural overhaul of the California DMV mobile app using Flutter; focused on user-centric design, embedding web HTML content and iProov biometric identity verification; engineered adaptive layouts for phones, tablets, and desktops; implemented robust security measures including biometrics; fostered cross-functional collaboration to meet milestones.
Mobile Technical Architect at Vanquis Bank
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Spearheaded the technical design and delivery of a cutting-edge Flutter mobile banking app; established an Architectural Runway, low-level designs, and reusable patterns to support modularity and white-labelling; participated in supplier recruitment and quality oversight; led integration of Card Payment, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and 3DSv2; analyzed Xamarin app and contributed to Technical Design Authority.
Mobile Software Architect & Engineer at Fundsmith LLP
September 1, 2020 - November 6, 2025
Architected and implemented a Xamarin Forms mobile app for iOS and Android; extended access to the existing web client via a mobile interface; implemented biometric-based authentication and remotely configurable features to reduce maintenance overhead; provided ongoing maintenance and user-driven improvements.
Mobile Solutions Architect & Developer at Leeds City Council
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Designed and delivered the Corporate Mobile Platform for digital forms; built Azure-based .NET Core REST APIs and a reusable Xamarin Forms SDK for Windows UWP and Android; led architecture, UX/UI guidance, and hands-on development for the Social Care Financial Assessment app; mentored developers and oversaw UAT and rollout.
Mobile Software Architect & Engineer at Micad Systems UK
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Contributed as a Mobile Software Architect & Engineer, delivering mobile solutions aligned with client requirements and industry standards.
Mobile Solutions Architect & Engineer at Bis-Web Ltd
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Led mobile solution architecture and delivery across multiple projects; drove architecture runways, modularization, and code reuse across apps.
Mobile Software Architect & Developer at Secure Cloudlink
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Architected mobile solutions and contributed to development across platforms; aligned with security and integration needs.
Mobile Software Engineer at R/GA Digital Agency
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015
Joined as a mobile engineer delivering native and cross-platform solutions; collaborated with design and product teams to realize mobile concepts.
Mobile Application Developer at GenieConnect Limited
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
Developed mobile applications focusing on user experience and performance.
Lead Mobile Software Architect at Monitise PLC
October 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Led mobile architecture initiatives and design decisions during tenure.
Lead Mobile Software Architect at Symphony Teleca Ltd
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Directed mobile architecture efforts and delivered scalable mobile solutions.
Senior Mobile Software Architect at Deutsche Telekom
December 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Senior architect shaping mobile projects across platforms and technologies.

Education

Specialist Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering at Machine-building College, Kramatorsk, Ukraine
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Specialist Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering at Machine-building College, Kramatorsk, Ukraine
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Computer-Aided Design at Donbas State Machine-building Academy, Kramatorsk, Ukraine
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Certified Xamarin Developer at Xamarin
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Microsoft Certified Professional: Designing and Developing Windows Phone Applications at Microsoft
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Silverlight 4 at Microsoft
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Specialist Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering at Machine-building College, Kramatorsk, Ukraine
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Computer-Aided Design at Donbas State Machine-building Academy, Kramatorsk, Ukraine
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025

Qualifications

Certified Xamarin Developer
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Microsoft Certified Professional: Designing and Developing Windows Phone Applications
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Silverlight 4
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Certified Xamarin Developer
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Microsoft Certified Professional: Designing and Developing Windows Phone Applications
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Silverlight 4
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality