Hi, I'm Ajay Rawat, a passionate mobile and app developer specializing in iOS/macOS with 16+ years of building high-quality, user-centric applications. I enjoy leading teams, collaborating with cross-functional groups, and delivering robust software that makes a real difference for users across startups, mid-sized companies, and multinationals. Currently I’m at Volvo Cars in Lund, where I drive features for the iOS app, migrate legacy Objective-C modules to Swift, and promote Agile practices. I’m exploring modern frameworks, cross-platform data sharing (Kotlin Multiplatform) and test automation to improve quality and efficiency. I’m open to new challenges and continuous learning.

Ajay Rawat

Hi, I'm Ajay Rawat, a passionate mobile and app developer specializing in iOS/macOS with 16+ years of building high-quality, user-centric applications. I enjoy leading teams, collaborating with cross-functional groups, and delivering robust software that makes a real difference for users across startups, mid-sized companies, and multinationals. Currently I’m at Volvo Cars in Lund, where I drive features for the iOS app, migrate legacy Objective-C modules to Swift, and promote Agile practices. I’m exploring modern frameworks, cross-platform data sharing (Kotlin Multiplatform) and test automation to improve quality and efficiency. I’m open to new challenges and continuous learning.

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Hi, I’m Ajay Rawat, a passionate mobile and app developer specializing in iOS/macOS with 16+ years of building high-quality, user-centric applications. I enjoy leading teams, collaborating with cross-functional groups, and delivering robust software that makes a real difference for users across startups, mid-sized companies, and multinationals.

Currently I’m at Volvo Cars in Lund, where I drive features for the iOS app, migrate legacy Objective-C modules to Swift, and promote Agile practices. I’m exploring modern frameworks, cross-platform data sharing (Kotlin Multiplatform) and test automation to improve quality and efficiency. I’m open to new challenges and continuous learning.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Volvo Car AB
September 1, 2022 - Present
Developed features for Volvo Cars iOS mobile app to enhance the user journey and enable comprehensive trip data management, including sharing trip journeys. Improved app performance and stability by addressing technical debt, implementing caching mechanisms, and migrating legacy Objective-C modules to Swift. Implemented features using A/B testing; explored Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) to enable shared data models across iOS/Android (POC). Built UI test automation (Robotium prototype). Promoted Agile practices and contributed to writing functional and automation test cases.
Software Engineer at IKEA (consultant at Sigm Technology)
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Developed features for IKEA Store mobile app to improve in-store shopping by scanning product QR codes and enabling QR-code checkout. Fixed bugs and improved app performance. Fast onboarding into the team with quality-oriented development.
Software Engineer at FRISQ AB
October 1, 2019 - August 31, 2021
Contributed to iOS/macOS development projects, focusing on delivering high-quality, maintainable code, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
Software Engineer at Lookatech AB
July 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Developed several features in the iOS app (singalong) to record user singing video and voice, merge and trim video, convert video to specified format, and upload video to server. Improved video compression and speed of uploads; increased stability.
Software Engineer (Freelancer) at Freelancer
April 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Developed an iOS application to tag items in a picture and share the picture with other app users. Performed requirement analysis, implemented features, used Firebase for authentication and storage, and assisted client with TestFlight beta distribution.
Technical Lead at Aricent Technologies Limited
September 1, 2017 - March 31, 2019
TADDM (IBM Project): gathered requirements, bridged client-design-development across geographies, created coding guidelines, improved automation processes, and led a team of 8 software developers.
Lead App Developer at Aricent Technologies Limited
March 1, 2014 - September 30, 2017
IKEA Store App: led iOS development for IKEA Store app and mentored junior team members; engaged with clients for business requirements and roadmap.
Senior Software Engineer at Wirkle Technologies Limited
February 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012
MyTourGuide and Daicarta: end-to-end iOS development with MapKit, AudioKit, and SQLite; focus on stability and performance.
Senior Software Engineer at Octamac Infotech Pvt. Ltd
January 1, 2009 - January 31, 2011
Developed multiple iOS and Mac applications using Objective-C with MapKit, AudioKit, and SQLite; contributed across the SDLC.
Software Engineer at Mindfire Solutions Pvt Ltd
September 1, 2007 - February 28, 2009
CPII (Mac OS Application): junior developer delivering new features and bug fixes; developed plugins for Quark and InDesign.

Education

Master in Computer Application at IFCAI University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor in Science at H.N.B University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment