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Balasaida Burri

Brampton,ON

Summary

Experienced iOS Developer with a 14+ year track record of delivering user-friendly applications. Successfully contributed to 20+ apps, incorporating over 100 features. Proven leadership in guiding cross-functional teams to achieve high-quality software solutions. Highly adaptable, diligent, and well-versed in iOS, Android, and Flutter development. Poised to create impactful applications that consistently rank at the top of app marketplaces.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. IOS Developer

Tech Mahindra
Toronto, ON
10.2019 - 12.2023

Project/App Name: MyRogers helps you to manage all of your Rogers services online and with the app:

  • Track your usage and set alerts for share everything, non-share everything and Infinite plans
  • Buy top-ups
  • Solaris internet dashboard
  • Rogers phone and plan details
  • View and pay your bills and bill download
  • Inbox feature
  • Upgrade your device or change your plan
  • Update your account info

AppStore Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myrogers/id337618972

Project/ App Name: MyFido helps you to manage all of your fido services online and with the app:

  • Track your data usage in real-time and track your airtime, text messaging and long distance usage according to your schedule
  • View your bill, and save/print a PDF with full details
  • Make a secure payment with your Credit Card on-the-go
  • Manage your travel options
  • Edit your contact information and billing address without calling us
  • Change your method of payment in just a few taps
  • Switch up your add-ons straight from your phone!
  • Check your network status with Network Aid

App Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fido-my-account/id337632423

Responsibilities:

  • Leading iOS/Android development initiative as Subject Matter Expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff
  • Directed and supervised team of 11 engaged in iOS/Android development
  • Moved development life cycle rapidly through initial prototyping to enterprise-quality testing and final implementations by using Agile methodologies
  • Worked closely with business analysts, development teams and infrastructure specialists to deliver high availability solutions
  • Worked closely with testing team members to develop robust solutions and to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance
  • Participated in code reviews and made sure that code is readable, maintainable, reusable and implemented with best practices
  • Worked effectively with cross-functional design teams to create software solutions that elevated client side experience and significantly improved overall functionality and performance
  • Assigned daily tasks and monitored activity and completion Instrumented and modified unit and integration tests to improve software quality and reliability
  • Collaborated with support team to assist stakeholders with emergent technical issues and develop effective solutions
  • Consulted regularly with internal teams new project proposals and application related issues
  • Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage
  • Mentored junior/senior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions
  • Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects
  • Provided continued maintenance and development of bug fixes for existing mobile applications
  • Managed all aspects of iOS/Android app lifecycle from research and planning through deployment and post-launch support
  • Provided dedicated support and timely issue resolution to clients following successful app launch
  • Devised all documentation for app, detailing all aspects, functions, capabilities, and features
  • Applied various techniques to locate bugs in application in efficient manner
  • Tested applications before final review to verify efficient issue resolution
  • Created proof-of-concept prototype applications for demonstration and evaluation purposes
  • Created CI/CD pipelines to streamline build release workflow.
  • Researched emerging technologies related to mobile development in order to stay up-to-date on trends.
  • Directed all software design, architecture and programming
  • Built prototypes for proof-of-concept projects using a variety of frameworks such as Flutter.

Lead IOS Developer

TD Bank
Toronto, ON
10.2018 - 05.2019

Project/App Name: TD WheelsTD Wheels app helps you to understand what vehicle and financing options may be right for you and will direct you to participating dealerships for information about financing rates. The app lets you search for new vehicles, from current model year.

AppStore link: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/td-canada/id358790776

Responsibilities:

  • Led iOS development initiative as Subject Matter Expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff
  • Directed and supervised team of 4 engaged in iOS development
  • Moved development life cycle rapidly through initial prototyping to enterprise-quality testing and final implementations by using Agile methodologies
  • Worked closely with business analysts, development teams and infrastructure specialists to deliver high availability solutions
  • Worked closely with testing team members to develop robust solutions and to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance
  • Participated in code reviews and made sure that code is readable, maintainable, reusable and implemented with best practices
  • Worked effectively with cross-functional design teams to create software solutions that elevated client side experience and significantly improved overall functionality and performance
  • Assigned daily tasks and monitored activity and completion
  • Instrumented and modified unit and integration tests to improve software quality and reliability
  • Collaborated with support team to assist stakeholders with emergent technical issues and develop effective solutions
  • Consulted regularly with internal teams new project proposals and application related issues
  • Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage
  • Mentored junior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions
  • Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects
  • Provided continued maintenance and development of bug fixes for existing mobile applications
  • Managed all aspects of iOS app lifecycle from research and planning through deployment and post-launch support
  • Provided dedicated support and timely issue resolution to clients following successful app launch
  • Devised all documentation for app, detailing all aspects, functions, capabilities, and features
  • Applied various techniques to locate bugs in application in efficient manner
  • Tested applications prior to final review to verify efficient issue resolution
  • Created proof-of-concept prototype applications for demonstration and evaluation purposes
  • Directed all software design, architecture and programming

Lead IOS Developer

Rogers Communications
Toronto, ON
11.2017 - 10.2018

Project/App Name: MyRogers helps you to manage all of your Rogers services online and with the app:

  • Track your usage and set alerts
  • View and pay your bills
  • Upgrade your device or change your plan
  • Update your account info

AppStore Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myrogers/id337618972

Project/ App Name: MyFidoMyFido helps you to manage all of your fido services online and with the app:

  • Track your data usage in real-time and track your airtime, text messaging and long distance usage according to your schedule
  • View your bill, and save/print a PDF with full details
  • Make a secure payment with your Credit Card on-the-go
  • Manage your travel options
  • Edit your contact information and billing address without calling us
  • Change your method of payment in just a few taps
  • Switch up your add-ons straight from your phone!
  • Check your network status with Network Aid

AppStore Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fido-my-account/id337632423

Responsibilities:

  • Led iOS development initiative as Subject Matter Expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff
  • Moved development life cycle rapidly through initial prototyping to enterprise-quality testing and final implementations by using Agile methodologies
  • Worked closely with business analysts, development teams and infrastructure specialists to deliver high availability solutions
  • Worked closely with testing team members to develop robust solutions and to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance
  • Participated in code reviews and made sure that code is readable, maintainable, reusable and implemented with the best practices
  • Worked effectively with cross-functional design teams to create software solutions that elevated client side experience and significantly improved overall functionality and performance
  • Instrumented and modified unit and integration tests to improve software quality and reliability
  • Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects
  • Provided continued maintenance and development of bug fixes for existing mobile applications
  • Managed all aspects of iOS app lifecycle from research and planning through deployment and post-launch support
  • Provided dedicated support and timely issue resolution to clients following successful app launch
  • Created proof-of-concept prototype applications for demonstration and evaluation purposes

Lead IOS Developer

TD Bank
Toronto, Ontario
02.2014 - 11.2017

Project/App Name:

TD Canada Bank App for iOS provides quick, easy, secure access to your TD chequing, savings, credit, and investment accounts.

accounts.

AppStore Link: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/td-canada/id358790776

Project/App Name: TD Wallet lets you store and use loyalty, gift and membership cards on your smartphone. You can use the positive balance on gift cards stored in TD Wallet to make a payment at check out. TD Wallet is safe and secure, and helps protect any personal information that you upload.

AppStore Link: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/td-wallet/id1385700207

Project/App Name: TD Insurance helps you to easily document every detail of your accident with pictures and key details. The app includes a checklist of what to do, in what order, after an accident and allows you to view your repair status as well as your claims status.

AppStore Link: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/td-insurance/id942363671

Project/App Name: Ugo WalletUgo Wallet allows you to get reward points, and to store and use loyalty, gift, membership, and other cards on your smartphone. Plus, UGO Wallet lets you add, organize, and export your receipts.

AppStore Link: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/ugo-wallet-e-gift-cards/id956613255

Responsibilities:

  • Led iOS development initiative as Subject Matter Expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff
  • Worked closely with business analysts, development teams and infrastructure specialists to deliver high availability solutions
  • Worked closely with testing team members to develop robust solutions and to meet business requirements for functionality, scalability and performance
  • Participated in code reviews and made sure that code is readable, maintainable, reusable and implemented with best practices
  • Worked effectively with cross-functional design teams to create software solutions that elevated client side experience and significantly improved overall functionality and performance
  • Assigned daily tasks and monitored activity and completion
  • Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage
  • Mentored junior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions
  • Managed all aspects of iOS app lifecycle from research and planning through deployment and post-launch support
  • Provided dedicated support and timely issue resolution to clients following successful app launch
  • Devised all documentation for app, detailing all aspects, functions, capabilities, and features

Senior IOS Engineer

American Express Bank
Hyderabad, India
02.2013 - 02.2014

Project/App Name:

Amex Spend Manager helps you to manage your business expenses. It is available with all Business Cards and Corporate Cards from American Express, helps you manage your Card expenses by allowing you to add receipt images and notes to your transactions.

AppStore Link: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amex-canada/id570685951

Responsibilities:

  • Designed, developed and tested innovative iOS applications using Objective-C, Swift, Cocoa Touch frameworks, Xcode IDE and other technologies.
  • Worked effectively with cross-functional design teams to create software solutions that elevated client side experience and significantly improved overall functionality and performance
  • Instrumented and modified unit and integration tests to improve software quality and reliability
  • Provided continued maintenance and development of bug fixes for existing mobile applications
  • Provided dedicated support and timely issue resolution to clients following successful app launch
  • Created proof-of-concept prototype applications for demonstration and evaluation purposes

IOS Engineer

Inooga Solutions Private Limited
Hyderabad, India
11.2009 - 02.2013

Project/App Name:

FlipKart App: The Flipkart iOS App is easy to use. Download it for free and enjoy shopping anywhere, anytime.

AppStore link: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/flipkart-online-shopping-app/id742044692

Project/App Name:

AHA-BUCH Germany app: AHA-BUCH app helps you to find different kind of books to buy, download and read online.

Project/App Name: Unifachbuch Germany app Unifachbuch helps you to manage your Unifachbuch online services and helps you to find different kind of products to buy, download and read online.

Project/App Name: Rheinberg Buch Germany appRheinberg Buch helps you to manage your Rheinberg Buch online services and helps you to find different kind of products to buy, download and read online.

Project/App Name: Bücher Thöne GbR Germany app Bücher Thöne GbR helps you to manage your Bücher Thöne GbR online services and helps you to find different kind of products to buy, download and read online.

Responsibilities:

  • Worked closely with senior engineers and learnt best practices.
  • Involved in app features
  • Provided dedicated support and timely issue resolution to clients following successful app launch
  • Created proof-of-concept prototype applications for demonstration and evaluation purposes

Education

Master of Science - COMPUTERS

Andhra University
07.2009

Skills

  • Swift
  • Kotlin
  • Objective-C
  • Dart
  • Flutter
  • Azure DevOps
  • SwiftUI
  • Jetpack Compose UI
  • Firebase Functions
  • Machine Learning (Core ML, Create ML)
  • Fastlane
  • Python
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Jenkins
  • Unit/UI/Integration testing
  • NodeJS
  • Localytics / Google/ Adobe Analytics / Mixpanel
  • Firebase
  • Xcode/ Android Studio/ Visual Studio
  • GitHub / Bitbucket
  • Source Tree/ GIT
  • Java Script
  • Invision/ Figma
  • Shell Scripting
  • Third-Party library integrations

Timeline

Sr. IOS Developer

Tech Mahindra
10.2019 - 12.2023

Lead IOS Developer

TD Bank
10.2018 - 05.2019

Lead IOS Developer

Rogers Communications
11.2017 - 10.2018

Lead IOS Developer

TD Bank
02.2014 - 11.2017

Senior IOS Engineer

American Express Bank
02.2013 - 02.2014

IOS Engineer

Inooga Solutions Private Limited
11.2009 - 02.2013

Master of Science - COMPUTERS

Andhra University
Balasaida Burri