Dynamic iOS expert with over a decade of experience delivering mobile solutions across telecom, entertainment, and healthcare. Proven leader in guiding teams, architecting scalable apps, and developing enterprise-grade applications using SwiftUI, Swift, and Objective-C. Skilled in strategic planning, mentorship, and technical innovation to drive growth and deliver impactful user experiences.
Hi, I’m
Prashant Nikam
Toronto,ON
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CIBC
Mobile App Consultant (iOS/Android)
02.2025 - 11.2025
Job overview
- Advised senior leadership on mobile architecture, influencing strategy for 3 enterprise apps used by millions of customers
- Translated complex business requirements into scalable, cross-platform solutions, reducing development time by 20%
- Led end-to-end delivery across design, development, testing, and release for 5+ major app releases
- Guided technology selection and architectural decisions in evolving environments, improving system stability by 30%
- Mentored 5+ engineers, promoting best practices that increased team efficiency and code quality
Projects: CIBC(Canada), CIBC(US)
Bell Canada
IOS Team Lead
11.2022 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Collaborated with 4+ cross-functional teams (product, design, QA, backend) to define requirements and delivery strategy for multiple projects
- Provided technical leadership on architecture, feasibility, estimation, and high-level design, reducing project delays by 15%
- Ensured code quality through architecture reviews, managing 20+ technical debts and optimizing performance, improving app efficiency by 25%
- Led end-to-end releases for 10+ major updates, including merges, testing, defect resolution, and regression cycles
- Mentored 6+ engineers, conducted technical interviews, and resolved complex technical issues to maintain delivery excellence
Projects: Bell Mobile, Virgin Mobile, PC Mobile, Lucky Mobile
Tech Mahindra
Module Lead
11.2016 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Led technical vision, strategy, and architecture for iOS apps, providing guidance on design, feasibility, and code quality, while mentoring junior developers and conducting interviews
- Managed end-to-end releases and collaborated with QA, UI, and backend teams to ensure seamless project delivery
Projects: Virgin Mobile, British Telecom Global services (UK), AORN(US)
JLT India Pvt. Ltd.
Software Engineer-Mobile Application
07.2015 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Created design documents, flow diagrams, and defined app architecture while collaborating with sponsors, UI/UX, and backend teams
- Managed iOS app releases and distribution via internal portals
Projects: VQuest-Quiz App, CEO Speak, Travel Roster
Big Tree Entertainment(BookMyShow)
IOS Developer
08.2014 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Created design documents and flow diagrams, fixed QA-reported defects, and collaborated with product owners, UI/UX, and API teams
- Managed projects using Agile and JIRA and handled iOS app releases via TestFlight
Project: BookMyShow App
Infosys Pvt. Ltd.
Senior System Engineer
02.2012 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Created design documents and flow diagrams, coordinated with onshore developers, and developed reusable components for multiple projects
- Organized tech talks and conducted interviews to support hiring of iOS developers
Project: iReporter
Education
Mumbai UniversityNavi Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering from Computer Engineering
05-2011
University Overview
GPA: 1st Class
Skills
- iOS
- Mobile Architecture
- MVP, MVVM, Clean Architecture Patterns
- Performance Optimization, Instruments
- Objective-C, Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit
- Swift Concurrency, Combine
- Core Data, SQLite, Keychain
- Storyboard
- CI/CD Pipeline, Jenkins
- GitLab
- Unit test
- RESTful APIs
- Localization & Accessibility
- Push Notifications, Deep Linking
- Biometric Authentication
- Analytics & Observability
- Scrum, JIRA, Confluence, Figma
- Leadership, Mentorship
- Business Requirements
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Agile Methodologies
- Project planning, Execution & Delivery
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Mobile & Solution Architecture
- Designed scalable, secure iOS solutions using SwiftUI, Swift, Objective-C, Core Data, and SQLite, applying MVVM/MVP patterns and modern iOS capabilities (biometrics, deep links, push notifications).
Web & API Integration
- Integrated mobile apps with RESTful APIs and web services, collaborating closely with backend teams using modern web technologies.
DevOps & Delivery
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab, supporting automated builds, testing, and releases; managed delivery using JIRA and Confluence.
Technical Leadership
- Translated business requirements into technical architecture and roadmaps, leading cross-functional teams using Agile practices and modern design tools.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mobile App Consultant (iOS/Android)
CIBC
02.2025 - 11.2025
IOS Team Lead
Bell Canada
11.2022 - 03.2025
Module Lead
Tech Mahindra
11.2016 - 06.2022
Software Engineer-Mobile Application
JLT India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2015 - 10.2016
IOS Developer
Big Tree Entertainment(BookMyShow)
08.2014 - 07.2015
Senior System Engineer
Infosys Pvt. Ltd.
02.2012 - 07.2014
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Engineering from Computer Engineering
Professional Achievements
Professional Achievements
- Ace Award, Tech Mahindra, 2021-08-01
- Standing Ovation Award, Tech Mahindra, 2020-03-01
- Pat on Back Awards, Tech Mahindra, Not Provided
- Spot Award, JLT India Pvt. Ltd., 2016-07-01
- Star Award, Infosys, 2012-06-01