I’m an iOS engineer and team leader with 9+ years of experience building high-performance apps and SDKs used by millions. I focus on modular architecture, clean code, and scalable delivery workflows, and I enjoy mentoring teams to ship reliable, delightful software. I’ve led cross-functional squads, driven performance improvements, and implemented robust CI/CD practices. In my recent roles, I’ve tackled complex mobile architectures, improved app stability, and delivered features across genealogy tools, media tagging, and large historical datasets. I’m passionate about user-centric product delivery, collaboration, and continually elevating engineering discipline to delight users and stakeholders alike.

Viacheslav Emelianov

I’m an iOS engineer and team leader with 9+ years of experience building high-performance apps and SDKs used by millions. I focus on modular architecture, clean code, and scalable delivery workflows, and I enjoy mentoring teams to ship reliable, delightful software. I’ve led cross-functional squads, driven performance improvements, and implemented robust CI/CD practices. In my recent roles, I’ve tackled complex mobile architectures, improved app stability, and delivered features across genealogy tools, media tagging, and large historical datasets. I’m passionate about user-centric product delivery, collaboration, and continually elevating engineering discipline to delight users and stakeholders alike.

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I’m an iOS engineer and team leader with 9+ years of experience building high-performance apps and SDKs used by millions. I focus on modular architecture, clean code, and scalable delivery workflows, and I enjoy mentoring teams to ship reliable, delightful software. I’ve led cross-functional squads, driven performance improvements, and implemented robust CI/CD practices.

In my recent roles, I’ve tackled complex mobile architectures, improved app stability, and delivered features across genealogy tools, media tagging, and large historical datasets. I’m passionate about user-centric product delivery, collaboration, and continually elevating engineering discipline to delight users and stakeholders alike.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

iOS Senior Engineer, Team Leader at MyHeritage
February 1, 2022 - Present
Developing and maintaining the flagship iOS app, implementing genealogy tools, photo tagging, and browsing 14 billion historical records. Leading cross-functional team with product managers and designers to ensure a seamless user experience. Enhancing app performance and stability using RxSwift and Moya. Driving CI/CD adoption with Jenkins. Improved client satisfaction ratings from 87% to 99.9% in under 6 months.
iOS Senior Engineer at ArcSinus
October 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022
Modern and clean codebase using cutting-edge tech: RxSwift, RxCocoa / MVVM, ReactorKit; CI/CD with Fastlane; tooling and prototyping across Bosco iOS App, Bosco Outlet iOS App, Herbalife Assistant iOS App; contributed to core app architecture and feature delivery.
iOS Engineer (Middle) at VK.com
February 1, 2017 - October 31, 2020
Developed core features for the main VK iOS app, including messaging components, user profiles, and feed customization. Integrated RESTful APIs and optimized data handling to improve responsiveness and reduce UI lag. Participated in cross-team feature delivery with backend and design teams. Implemented in-app survey system for user feedback.
iOS Senior Engineer, Teamleader at MyHeritage
February 1, 2022 - Present
Developing and maintaining the flagship iOS app; implementing genealogy tools, photo tagging, and browsing 14 billion historical records. Leading cross-functional team including product managers and designers to ensure a seamless user experience. Enhancing app performance and stability using RxSwift and Moya for efficient data handling. Improved client satisfaction by delivering personalized service, raising ratings from 87% to 99.9% in under 6 months. Leading code reviews and interviewing newcomers, ensuring adherence to best practices. Implemented CI/CD pipelines with JenkinsCI for streamlined development workflows.
iOS Middle Engineer at VK.com
February 1, 2017 - October 1, 2020
Developed core features for the VK iOS app, including messaging components, user profiles, and feed customization. Integrated new RESTful APIs and optimized data handling to improve responsiveness and reduce UI lag. Participated in cross-team feature delivery with backend and design teams, ensuring smooth user experience across modules. Implemented an in-app survey system to gather user feedback, contributing to a 3x increase in qualitative insights used by product teams.

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering and Technology at ITMO University / Saint Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Photonics and Optoinformatics at ITMO University / Saint Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Master's Degree in Engineering and Technology at Saint Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics (ITMO University)
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Photonics and Optoinformatics at Saint Petersburg ITMO University
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services