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Robert John Alkuino

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Software Developer with 10+ years of experience in mobile and backend development and a formal education in cybersecurity. Skilled in secure application architecture, automation, Python backend services, and vulnerability‑aware development. Cybersecurity graduate from Centennial College, currently pursuing CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 certifications, with a strong interest in secure‑by‑design systems and DevSecOps practices.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Mobile Software Engineer

Vame LTD
Tel Aviv
04.2024 - Current
  • Designed , Built and deployed a Hybrid Mobile Application created in React Native Expo / Swift / Kotlin and ensure the user experience for iOS and Android.
  • Published app in test mode for Appstore and Google Playstore.
  • Created AI‑based mental health support app that helps users manage stress and emotional wellbeing through conversational guidance and evidence‑based techniques.
  • Integrated payment systems for in-app subscriptions
    using RevenueCat.
  • Integrated Apple and Google payment platforms
    with auto-renewal features.
  • the mobile application architecture and user experience for both Android and iOS platforms.

IOS Mobile Software Developer

Manulife IT Delivery Center Asia
Makati, Philippines
05.2020 - 12.2023
  • Maintained and enhanced live iOS application by adding new features and resolving production issues.
  • Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines for iOS and Android applications, ensuring smooth production deployments.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to prioritize backlog items, resolve production bugs, and implement new features in an Agile environment
  • Delivered L2 backend support, performing database patching, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining data integrity across lower environments (dev, QA, staging).
  • Managed Git workflow across lower environments, merging code into the master branch post-deployment and resolving merge conflicts to ensure code stability.
  • Conducted technical interviews, assessing candidates’ proficiency in iOS development and mobile architecture.
  • Organized and delivered webinars on iOS and mobile architecture, sharing best practices and industry insights.
  • Monitored Production Applications performances, issues and Crashes thru New Relic / Devo / Xcode and Firebase.

IOS Developer

McVean Pacific International Inc.,
Pampanga, Philippines
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Designed and developed user-friendly blockchain iOS applications for our client based in Japan.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables.
  • Implemented unit testing to ensure code quality and application stability.
  • Optimized application performance through code refactoring and debugging techniques.

IOS Developer

Packworks / Thousandminds Inc.
Makati, Philippines
02.2015 - 06.2018
  • Maintained and migrated legacy Objective‑C applications to Swift.
  • Designed and implemented the end‑to‑end architecture of an iOS real estate application from initial concept through production release.
  • Recreated and rebranded the Optonaut application under the company‑owned product name DSCVR ( a VR social media platform)

Software Development Engineer

Narra Systems Inc.
Makati, Philippines
03.2013 - 02.2015
  • Converted legacy code from PHP/Perl to Python.
  • Developed backend services supporting the company‑owned application NFast.
  • Created automated testing scripts for Cisco routers and switches and gained hands‑on experience with routing, switching, and network configurations.
  • Designed and developed Python‑based backend services for virtual machine provisioning and a company‑owned command‑line interface (CLI).

Education

Cyber Security

Centennial College
Toronto, ON
06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Bulacan State University
Malolos City, Philippines
03-2013

Skills

  • Swift / Objective - C
  • React Native / Expo
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Python / Node JS
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • Network Security
  • OWASP Top 10
  • CIS Benchmark
  • SIEM
  • Linux & Windows Security
  • Cloud Security Basics
  • CEH v11, v13
  • Threat analysis and risk assessment

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Mobile Software Engineer

Vame LTD
04.2024 - Current

IOS Mobile Software Developer

Manulife IT Delivery Center Asia
05.2020 - 12.2023

IOS Developer

McVean Pacific International Inc.,
09.2019 - 04.2020

IOS Developer

Packworks / Thousandminds Inc.
02.2015 - 06.2018

Software Development Engineer

Narra Systems Inc.
03.2013 - 02.2015

Cyber Security

Centennial College

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Bulacan State University
Robert John Alkuino