Hi, I’m Jean Tantra, a Senior Software Engineer and Apple platform specialist with 15+ years of iOS/macOS development and a track record of shipping 35+ apps. I combine native iOS/macOS expertise with a strong eye for UI/UX and a passion for building robust, scalable apps that leverage modern AI, ML, and cloud services. I’ve led projects across mobile labs, health tech, and media apps, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship delightful products. In my work, I embrace best practices, code reviews with AI tooling, and continuous learning to stay at the cutting edge of Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, and platform APIs. I’m comfortable working remotely and often prototype AI-powered features that talk to services over sockets, REST/GraphQL, and data pipelines.

Jean Tantra

Hi, I’m Jean Tantra, a Senior Software Engineer and Apple platform specialist with 15+ years of iOS/macOS development and a track record of shipping 35+ apps. I combine native iOS/macOS expertise with a strong eye for UI/UX and a passion for building robust, scalable apps that leverage modern AI, ML, and cloud services. I’ve led projects across mobile labs, health tech, and media apps, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship delightful products. In my work, I embrace best practices, code reviews with AI tooling, and continuous learning to stay at the cutting edge of Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, and platform APIs. I’m comfortable working remotely and often prototype AI-powered features that talk to services over sockets, REST/GraphQL, and data pipelines.

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Hi, I’m Jean Tantra, a Senior Software Engineer and Apple platform specialist with 15+ years of iOS/macOS development and a track record of shipping 35+ apps. I combine native iOS/macOS expertise with a strong eye for UI/UX and a passion for building robust, scalable apps that leverage modern AI, ML, and cloud services. I’ve led projects across mobile labs, health tech, and media apps, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship delightful products.

In my work, I embrace best practices, code reviews with AI tooling, and continuous learning to stay at the cutting edge of Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, and platform APIs. I’m comfortable working remotely and often prototype AI-powered features that talk to services over sockets, REST/GraphQL, and data pipelines.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

iOS/iPadOS Developer at Invitrocell Research
November 1, 2020 - Present
Author in XCode iOS iPad hybrid lab apps to display over 400 bio-markers. Implemented data modeling with Vega-Lite, Charts, Histograms, Spark lines, PDFs; used Pods/SPM, SwiftFormat. Enabled multi-column data views, data science workflows, and data formats including JSON/XML/HTML/CSV. Added biomarker metadata with very-deep-links (VDL) to citations, ~200 Voice Commands via WhisperKit, accessibility features, and data-driven automated regression testing. QA included remote logging of text, JSON, images, and spreadsheets. Integrated Claude/ChatGPT workflows, TTS/STT, and Bugfender UI/Interactions; Claude code.
iOS App Developer at InBios
September 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Ported Covid antigen test results iOS app in Xcode, wired to Firebase DB, JSON, and HTML, with QR code scanning, camera integration, OpenCV, MotionKit, HEPA-encryption, Lottie animations, videos, ML, multithreading, and TensorFlowLite. Used 70+ CocoaPods and implemented multi-device previews.
iOS BLE / App Update Developer at Somaxis
April 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Updated Chirp iOS BLE app to meet new App Store requirements; performed code refactor and UI/UX improvements, added tests and accessibility tweaks.
iOS Spirometry App Augmentation at AlunaCare
December 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
In Xcode, augmented the Aluna BT Spirometry app with improved BLE handling, UI polish, and data flow improvements; implemented Flurry, SwiftLint, SwiftFormat, SpriteKit, JSON handling.
iOS App Developer at Illumeninc
October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Updated OSHA Ladder Safety app for English/Spanish, added disclaimers, and addressed OSHA/CDC reporting needs; handled HLS/CDC reports and mobile security considerations.
Augment/Refactor Engineer at AVConnect.ai
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Augmented/refactored clipart iOS app; implemented xctests, maps, HereSDK, REST, JSON; improved data flow and UI responsiveness.
MacOS App Enhancements at Renewed Vision
August 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Additions and bug fixes to ProPresenter MacOS app in Swift/Xcode; improved stability and performance across multiple screens.
iOS Social/Media App Enhancements at QuantumPigeon
August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Additions to a social media iOS app in SwiftUI; integrated JSON data handling, improved UI, and performance optimizations.
iOS Developer, Hybrid Lab Apps at Invitrocellresearch.com
November 1, 2020 - Present
Author in XCode iOS iPad hybrid lab apps to display over 400 bio-markers. Implemented biomarker metadata with very-deep-links (VDL) to citation in situ. Used Vega-Lite, Charts, Histograms, Spark lines, PDFs; managed Pods/SPM, SwiftFormat; multi-column data handling; data science workflows; async/await; REST API; data formats including JSON/XML/HTML/JS/CSV/TSV/ZIP; added ~200 Voice Commands with WhisperKit; ensured accessibility and implemented data-driven automated regression testing; remote QA logging; integrated Claude/ChatGPT, TTS/STT; Bugfender Analytics UI/Interactions; Claude code.
iOS Developer at InBios.com
September 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Ported Covid antigen test results iOS app in Xcode, Firebase DB, JSON, HTML, QR codes, camera, OpenCV, MotionKit, HEPA-encryption, Lottie animations, videos, ML, multithreading, TensorFlowLite. Project used 70+ CocoaPods. Implemented multi-device previews and data handling.
Software Engineer, BLE/Chirp App at Somaxis.com
April 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Updated Chirp iOS BLE app for new App Store requirements; improved stability, UI flows, and integration with BLE peripherals.
Augment Engineer, Spirometry App at AlunaCare.com
December 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
In Xcode, augmented Aluna BT Spirometry app; involved in BLE data handling, UI/UX tweaks, testing and accessibility improvements.
iOS Developer at AVConnect.ai
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Augment/refactor clipart iOS app in Swift. Implemented xctests, maps HERESDK, REST, JSON, and general app improvements.
Mobile App Developer at RenewedVision
August 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Additions and bug fixes to ProPresenter MacOS app; Swift/Xcode-based enhancements, UI fixes, and stability improvements.

Education

Some College at UC Berkeley / UC San Diego
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Some College at UCB/UCSD
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

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Industry Experience

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