Hi there, I’m Zain Ali — a mobile engineering lead with over 15 years of experience building high-performance mobile apps. I’ve worked hands-on with Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, MVVM, Combine and WatchKit, and I’ve led remote teams to deliver scalable, user-focused apps. I thrive on turning complex problems into polished products and collaborating across disciplines to ship value. In my roles, I’ve steered product vision with engineering leadership, optimized performance and CI/CD pipelines, and mentored engineers to grow their skills. I’m passionate about crafting delightful experiences for users and aligning technical decisions with business goals.

Zain Ali

Hi there, I’m Zain Ali — a mobile engineering lead with over 15 years of experience building high-performance mobile apps. I’ve worked hands-on with Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, MVVM, Combine and WatchKit, and I’ve led remote teams to deliver scalable, user-focused apps. I thrive on turning complex problems into polished products and collaborating across disciplines to ship value. In my roles, I’ve steered product vision with engineering leadership, optimized performance and CI/CD pipelines, and mentored engineers to grow their skills. I’m passionate about crafting delightful experiences for users and aligning technical decisions with business goals.

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Hi there, I’m Zain Ali — a mobile engineering lead with over 15 years of experience building high-performance mobile apps. I’ve worked hands-on with Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, MVVM, Combine and WatchKit, and I’ve led remote teams to deliver scalable, user-focused apps. I thrive on turning complex problems into polished products and collaborating across disciplines to ship value.

In my roles, I’ve steered product vision with engineering leadership, optimized performance and CI/CD pipelines, and mentored engineers to grow their skills. I’m passionate about crafting delightful experiences for users and aligning technical decisions with business goals.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Application Developer at Ruptate
January 1, 2022 - Present
Managed and built YouVie app from scratch. Led daily scrum meetings with the team. Defined the architecture for a rich mobile experience focused on delivering a seamless user experience.
Mobile Development Manager at Pakama Athletics
January 1, 2022 - Present
Improved app development efficiency by 30% by automating processes and optimizing codebases. Optimized app performance, resulting in a 50% reduction in load times. Facilitated daily scrum meetings with the team.
Software Architect Manager at Chetal International Group
January 1, 2021 - Present
Worked remotely with the VP of technology to provide estimates and status updates. Led architecture discussions and coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver mobile features.
Mobile Development Manager at Sprint Solutions
December 31, 2013 - October 12, 2025
Performed technical design and implementation for 50+ reviewed client requirements, wireframes, and designs for technical feasibility. Collaborated with the scrum team to translate client requirements into actionable user stories.
Senior iOS Apps Engineer at Connect Technologies
December 31, 2013 - October 12, 2025
Collaborated with product managers and designers to develop new features aligned with the product roadmap. Delivered iOS features with high quality and performance.
iOS Apps Engineer at SUAVE Solutions
December 31, 2011 - October 12, 2025
Developed native iOS applications and contributed to the native iOS codebase architecture.
Associate iOS Engineer at Credit Objects
December 31, 2010 - October 12, 2025
Assisted the lead developer in analysis, design, development, and performance. Worked with a team that developed and distributed an iOS app on the App Store.
Application Developer at Ruptate
January 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Managed and built YoUVie app from scratch; collaborated with the CEO to define a rich mobile experience; led daily scrum meetings with the team.
Application Developer at PAKAMA Athletics
January 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Improved app development efficiency by 30% by automating processes and optimizing code bases. Optimized app performance, resulting in a 50% reduction in load times. Facilitated daily scrum meetings with the team.
Mobile Development Manager at Sprint Solutions
January 1, 2013 - October 12, 2025
Worked closely with executives to define rich mobile experiences; led architecture discussions with product teams to deliver mobile features.
Senior iOS Apps Engineer at Connect Technologies
January 1, 2013 - October 12, 2025
Collaborated with product managers and designers to define architecture for iOS apps and deliver high-quality mobile experiences.
iOS Apps Engineer at SUAVE SOLUTIONS
January 1, 2011 - October 12, 2025
Supported the native iOS codebase and contributed to architecture improvements for mobile apps.
Associate iOS Engineer at Credit Objects
January 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025
Assisted the lead developer in analysis, design, development, and performance; contributed to iOS app development for App Store.
Application Development Manager at Pakama Athletics
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led the development of the YuVie app from scratch and built the team to deliver features on the roadmap. Improved app development efficiency by 30% through automation of processes and codebase optimization. Optimized application performance, achieving a 50% reduction in load times. Facilitated daily scrum meetings with the team.
Software Architect Manager at Chetal International Group
January 1, 2021 - Present
Worked remotely with the VP of technology to provide estimates and status updates. Coordinated with other developers, designers, and product/business managers to develop new features aligned with the product roadmap.
Mobile Development Manager at Sprint Solutions
December 31, 2013 - October 12, 2025
Performed technical designs and implemented 50+ reviewed client requirements, wireframes, and designs for technical feasibility. Collaborated with the Scrum team to translate client requirements into implementable user stories.
Senior iOS Apps Engineer at Connect Technologies
December 31, 2013 - October 12, 2025
Defined architecture for mobile experience for the user and supported architect in improving the native iOS codebase. Delivered projects with high quality and high performance iOS apps.
iOS Apps Engineer at SUAVE SOLUTIONS
December 31, 2013 - October 12, 2025
Worked with product managers and designers to develop iOS apps, delivering a native experience on the iOS platform.
Associate iOS Engineer at Credit Objects
December 31, 2011 - October 12, 2025
Assist the lead developer in analysis, design, development, and performance.
iOS Apps Engineer at Credit Objects
December 31, 2009 - October 12, 2025
Entered early career developing iOS apps and contributed to the iOS codebase.
Mobile Engineering Lead at PAKAMA Athletics
January 1, 2022 - Present
Leading a high-performance mobile engineering initiative for a fitness SaaS app, focusing on iOS development with Swift, SwiftUI, and Combine, and Apple Watch integrations. Defined architecture, oversaw a five-person team, and collaborated with the CEO to shape product direction. Implemented automated QA pipelines and optimized build processes to accelerate releases.
Lead iOS Engineer at Ruptate
January 1, 2024 - October 25, 2025
Led iOS product development for Ruptate (London, UK). Collaborated directly with the CEO to define product vision and user experience. Built Yu Vie app from concept to launch using SwiftUI and Combine. Managed a 4-person mobile development team and conducted daily SCRUM meetings.
Lead iOS Engineer at Sprint Solutions
January 1, 2021 - October 25, 2025
Led technical design and development of over 20 iOS applications. Reviewed client requirements, wireframes, and ensured feasibility and scalability. Collaborated with Agile teams to convert client needs into implementable features.
iOS Engineer at SUAVE Solutions
January 1, 2013 - October 25, 2025
Developed multiple apps using Objective-C and Swift. Collaborated as part of an Agile team to deliver robust and scalable apps.
Associate iOS Engineer at Credit Objects
January 1, 2011 - October 25, 2025
Assisted in analysis, design and development of iOS applications. Contributed to an app successfully published on the App Store.
Mobile Engineering Lead at PAK AMA Athletics
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led a 5-person mobile and web development team, delivering high-performance fitness solutions. Built app from scratch using SwiftUI and Combine; defined product experience directly with CEO; implemented video editing features including text, stickers, voice, subtitles, and background music.
Lead iOS Engineer at Ruptate
January 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Built YuVie app from concept to launch using SwiftUI and Combine; collaborated directly with CEO to define product vision and user experience. Led a 4-person mobile development team with daily SCRUMs.
Software Architect Manager at Chital International Group
January 1, 2022 - October 27, 2025
Worked remotely with VP of Technology to plan and deliver new product features. Provided estimates, status updates and technical guidance for cross-functional teams. Ensured consistent alignment between development and business goals.
Senior iOS Engineer at Connect Technologies
January 1, 2016 - October 27, 2025
Delivered high quality native iOS applications in collaboration with product and design teams. Improved codebase structure and implemented best practices for app performance.
iOS Engineer at SUAVE Solutions
January 1, 2013 - October 27, 2025
Developed multiple apps using Objective-C and Swift; collaborated as part of an agile team to deliver robust and scalable apps.
Associate iOS Engineer at Credit Objects
January 1, 2011 - October 27, 2025
Assisted analysis, design and development of iOS applications. Contributed to apps successfully published on the App Store.
Mobile Engineering Lead at Kamama Athletes
January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Led a 5-member mobile and web development team for a high-performance health & fitness app. Optimized app performance and reduced load times by 50%. Implemented automation that improved development efficiency by 30%. Increased App Store ratings from 4.6 to 4.8. Led Apple Watch integration and HealthKit synchronization.
Mobile Engineering Lead at Ruptate
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Built Yu Vie app from concept to launch using SwiftUI and Combine. Collaborated with CEO to define product vision and user experience. Integrated CI/CD to reduce build time from 4 hours to 45 minutes. Led a 4-member mobile team with daily scrums.
Software Architect Manager at Chetal International Group
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Worked with VP of Technology to plan and deliver new product features. Provided estimates, status updates and technical guidance for cross-functional teams. Ensured consistent alignment between development efforts and business goals.
Lead iOS Engineer at Sprint Solutions
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Led the design and development of over 20 iOS applications. Reviewed client requirements, wireframes, and feasibility to translate needs into implementable features. Collaborated with Agile teams to deliver high-quality apps.
Senior iOS Engineer at Connect Technologies
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Delivered high-quality native iOS apps in collaboration with product and design teams. Improved codebase structure and implemented best practices for app performance.
iOS Engineer at SUAVE Solutions
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Developed multiple iOS apps using Objective‑C and Swift. Collaborated within Agile teams to deliver robust and scalable apps.
Associate iOS Engineer at Credit Objects
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Assisted in analysis, design and development of iOS applications. Contributed to an app successfully published on the App Store.
Senior iOS Engineer at Connect Technologies
January 1, 2016 - October 25, 2025
Delivered high-quality native iOS applications in collaboration with product and design teams. Improved codebase structure and implemented best practices for app performance.
Mobile Engineering Lead at Ruptate
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Built YuVie app from concept to launch using SwiftUI and Combine; collaborated with CEO to define product vision; integrated CI/CD reducing build time from 4 hours to 45 minutes; led a 4-member mobile development team with daily SCRUMs.
Software Architect Manager at Che tal International Group
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Worked remotely with VP of Technology to plan and deliver new product features; provided estimates, status updates and technical guidance for cross-functional teams; ensured alignment between development and business goals.
Lead iOS Engineer at Sprint Solutions
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Led technical design and development of over 20 iOS applications; reviewed client requirements, wireframes, and ensured feasibility and scalability; collaborated with Agile teams to convert client needs into implementable features.
Senior iOS Engineer at Connect Technologies
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Delivered high quality native iOS apps in collaboration with product and design teams; improved codebase structure and implemented best practices for app performance; collaborated with Agile teams to translate client needs into features.
iOS Engineer at SUAVE Solutions
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Developed multiple apps using Objective-C and Swift; collaborated as part of an Agile team to deliver robust and scalable apps.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology at The University of Punjab
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Information Technology at The University of Punjab
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Information Technology at The University of Punjab
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Information Technology at University of the Punjab, Lahore
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Information Technology at University of the Punjab, Lahore
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Information Technology at University of the Punjab, Lahore
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Information Technology at University of the Punjab, Lahore
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Bachelor of Information Technology
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Computers & Electronics