I am a 14+ year veteran and Senior Lead/Architect specializing in highly-scalable iOS solutions. I have deep expertise in Swift, SwiftUI, and modern mobile architecture (MVVM/VIPER), driving end-to-end development across Hospitality, Telecom, Automotive, Media, and Healthcare domains. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable mobile products for top-tier companies. I mentor developers, conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and collaborate with product, design, backend, and QA to deliver reliable releases on schedule. I bring strong leadership, architectural vision, and hands-on delivery experience across diverse industries, consistently enabling performant, accessible mobile experiences for end users.

Abhilash Daasara Krishna

I am a 14+ year veteran and Senior Lead/Architect specializing in highly-scalable iOS solutions. I have deep expertise in Swift, SwiftUI, and modern mobile architecture (MVVM/VIPER), driving end-to-end development across Hospitality, Telecom, Automotive, Media, and Healthcare domains. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable mobile products for top-tier companies. I mentor developers, conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and collaborate with product, design, backend, and QA to deliver reliable releases on schedule. I bring strong leadership, architectural vision, and hands-on delivery experience across diverse industries, consistently enabling performant, accessible mobile experiences for end users.

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I am a 14+ year veteran and Senior Lead/Architect specializing in highly-scalable iOS solutions. I have deep expertise in Swift, SwiftUI, and modern mobile architecture (MVVM/VIPER), driving end-to-end development across Hospitality, Telecom, Automotive, Media, and Healthcare domains. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable mobile products for top-tier companies. I mentor developers, conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and collaborate with product, design, backend, and QA to deliver reliable releases on schedule.

I bring strong leadership, architectural vision, and hands-on delivery experience across diverse industries, consistently enabling performant, accessible mobile experiences for end users.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Lead iOS Development at T-Mobile
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led end-to-end development of the Metro by T-Mobile iOS app, architecture, feature execution, and delivering high-performance, scalable solutions. Mentored and coached iOS developers, improving code quality, maintainability, and team productivity through reviews and best practices. Modernized app architecture with SwiftUI, Combine, and VIPER, enhancing modularity and accelerating feature delivery. Developed user-centric features for plan management, bill payment, account updates, and notifications, integrating RESTful APIs and third-party SDKs. Ensured seamless performance and accessibility across devices through UI/UX optimization, automated testing, and monitoring with Instabug, while leveraging OneMind for analytics. Collaborated with product managers, design, backend, and QA teams to define roadmap, mitigate risks, and deliver high-quality releases on schedule.
Release Manager/iOS Lead Engineer at IHG (Intercontinental Hotel Groups)
June 1, 2019 - March 1, 2025
Directed end-to-end iOS development for the IHG app, ensuring alignment with business goals, timely delivery, and high-quality user experiences. Led the design and architecture of complex, high-performance iOS applications using Swift and Objective-C, applying MVC and MVVM patterns for scalability and maintainability. Provided technical leadership and mentorship, conducting code reviews, fostering knowledge sharing, and guiding development teams in best practices and design patterns. Collaborated with product managers, designers, and backend teams to define requirements, integrate RESTful APIs, and implement user-centric mobile features. Championed coding standards, architectural best practices, and app performance optimization, delivering responsive, accessible, and high-performing applications. Participated in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives, ensuring efficient delivery and risk mitigation. Acted as the primary technical liaison
Lead iOS Developer at Verizon
November 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Led and mentored a team of iOS developers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment and ensuring consistent code quality. Architected and maintained scalable, high-performance iOS applications, implementing best practices to support future enhancements. Conducted code reviews and enforced standards, improving maintainability, efficiency, and team collaboration. Integrated Core Location and geofencing frameworks for real-time GPS tracking, enhancing vehicle monitoring and roadside assistance features. Developed Bluetooth functionality using Core Bluetooth, and implemented unit, integration, and UI testing to ensure software reliability. Participated in Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, aligning development progress with business goals. Gathered and analyzed user feedback to drive feature development and improve app functionality.
Lead iOS Developer at Nissan
November 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Led the development of a high-performance iOS app using Swift, integrating native and third-party frameworks to enhance functionality and performance. Implemented Alamofire SDK for efficient networking, streamlining data handling and reducing code complexity. Developed location-based features using Core Location and MapKit with geofencing to boost user engagement and accuracy. Integrated SecureAuth SSO for secure and seamless authentication, improving user accessibility and data protection. Collaborated with stakeholders to define user stories, architecture, and design mock-ups, ensuring technical alignment with business needs. Managed offshore development teams and project milestones via Jira, maintaining delivery timelines and quality standards. Followed MVC design principles for modular, maintainable code and leveraged Jenkins, Bitbucket, and TestFlight for integration and app testing.
Senior iOS Developer at AT&T
May 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Developed and optimized native iOS applications in Objective-C using Xcode, leveraging native and third-party frameworks for high performance and scalability. Enhanced background synchronization and data handling, improving reliability and seamless integration with desktop applications. Built responsive, adaptive UIs with Auto Layout and Constraints in Interface Builder, translating UX designs into production-ready layouts. Implemented Core Data for local storage and offline access, improving app performance and user experience. Integrated RESTful APIs and JSON parsing using NSJSONSerialization for smooth client-server communication. Collaborated in Agile/Scrum sprints, managing stories and tasks in Jira, supporting sprint planning and backlog prioritization. Created proof-of-concept prototypes to validate new features and incorporated stakeholder feedback into iterative development. Conducted debugging and performance optimization using Instruments and LLDB, ensuring stability and qua
Senior iOS Developer at Tech Mahindra
June 1, 2013 - May 1, 2016
Developed a native iOS application in Objective-C using Xcode, integrating native and third-party frameworks for enhanced functionality and performance. Built location-based features using Core Location, MapKit, and Google Maps API for real-time tracking and mapping. Implemented AVFoundation and Core Media for seamless video and audio playback, improving multimedia experience. Designed adaptive UIs using Interface Builder, XIBs, and Auto Layout, translating UX wireframes into responsive layouts. Integrated RESTful APIs and external XML/JSON data sources for dynamic content updates and efficient backend communication. Enabled push notifications and social sharing features, driving user engagement and retention. Collaborated in an Agile/Scrum environment, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and timely delivery of releases. Performed code reviews, debugging, and optimization to ensure reliability, maintainability, and performance efficiency.
iOS Developer at Jenesys Technologies
March 1, 2011 - June 1, 2013
Developed native iOS applications using Objective-C and MVC architecture, creating reusable components and delegates for efficient updates. Built location-tracking and Bluetooth modules using Core Location, MapKit, and Core Bluetooth, enabling real-time data exchange and connectivity. Designed custom UI components with UIKit and XIBs, enhancing user experience and interface responsiveness. Integrated RESTful and XML/JSON-based web services for seamless data synchronization between mobile and backend systems. Conducted code reviews and performance optimization using Xcode and Instruments to ensure high-quality, maintainable releases.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science at Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), India
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare