Rahul Panwar
Summary
Results-driven Senior iOS App Developer & Tech Lead with 12+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-performance mobile applications using Swift, Objective-C, and Cordova (hybrid cross-platform). Proven expertise in leading cross-functional Agile teams, architecting robust mobile solutions, and implementing CI/CD pipelines to accelerate release cycles. Adept at driving digital transformation initiatives, optimizing application performance, enforcing secure coding standards, and integrating analytics for data-driven decision-making. Demonstrated success in delivering enterprise-grade, customer-centric mobile products across native and hybrid ecosystems for global markets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech Lead
Tech Mahindra Pvt Ltd
Gurugram
05.2022 - Current
- Acted as a hands-on Tech Lead, contributing to core feature development while leading cross-functional teams in prioritizing backlogs and aligning technical solutions with business goals, improving overall team productivity by 30%.
- Designed and developed scalable iOS modules using Swift,Objective-C and Cordova, while mentoring junior engineers on architecture patterns, clean code principles, and performance optimization best practices.
- Architected and implemented CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment workflows, reducing release cycles by 40% and improving delivery reliability.
- Translated business requirements into detailed technical designs and actively integrated third-party SDKs, REST APIs, and analytics tools to enhance application functionality and user experience.
- Proactively monitored crash analytics, memory usage, and performance metrics using industry tools, resolving bottlenecks and significantly improving app stability and user engagement.
- Led technical interviews, onboarding, and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives, fostering a high-performance engineering culture and strengthening team capability.
Sr. iOS Application Developer
Poppins Digital Pvt Ltd / Varshyl Technologies
03.2014 - 05.2022
- Designed intuitive interfaces and reusable frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into specs, and achieve higher user satisfaction.
- Conducted code reviews and mentored juniors, fostering continuous improvement and Agile participation (sprint planning, stand-ups).
- Integrated analytics tools to monitor user behavior, optimizing performance, and reducing bottlenecks by 25%.
- Managed version control with Git, and created technical documentation for maintainability.
iOS Application Developer
Bellurbis Technologies Pvt Ltd
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Developed scalable iOS apps with UX/UI collaboration, implementing Agile methodologies, and unit testing for reliable deliverables.
- Optimized performance by fixing memory leaks, and integrated push notifications to increase user engagement.
- Participated in sprint planning and code reviews to uphold quality standards.
Education
Master of Computer Applications -
Rajasthan Technical University
06-2012
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
University of Rajasthan
06-2009
Skills
- Swift, Objective-C, Python, Cordova (Cross-platform development)
- Xcode, VS Code, Instruments
- Agile methodologies, CI/CD processes, Scrum
- Git, Bitbucket, Sourcetree, SVN, JIRA, Trello, New Relic
- Firebase, CocoaPods, SQLite, JSON/XML, Core Data
- JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Performance optimization, crash analytics, problem solving
- Team leadership, mentorship, project management
- client communication, requirements gathering, Technical documentation
Accomplishments
Received the Pat On The Back award from Tech Mahindra for exceptional project performance.
Project Highlights
- Freemans Grattan Holdings (Freemans, Bonprix, Grattan, Curvissa, Kaleidoscope, Lookagain apps)
- TransAcademy, Research Circle, ANSwer Suite
- Orangetheory Fitness, PlayEnglish, Spelling Expert
Certifications
- AI White Belt
- GitHub Copilot assessment
- Generative AI for beginners
- Cloud computing fundamentals
- GDPR: In a nutshell, 2nd edition
- OWASP Top 10: Web application security for beginners
- An introduction to PCI DSS
- Secure our business and data privacy refresher
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Hindi, Native
Timeline
Tech Lead
Tech Mahindra Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - Current
Sr. iOS Application Developer
Poppins Digital Pvt Ltd / Varshyl Technologies
03.2014 - 05.2022
iOS Application Developer
Bellurbis Technologies Pvt Ltd
02.2013 - 03.2014
Master of Computer Applications -
Rajasthan Technical University
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
University of Rajasthan