Aisha Tabassum
New York,NY
Summary
Aspiring iOS Engineer with hands-on experience architecting and building Sahra, a production-level social networking app integrating SwiftUI, Firebase, ARKit, MapKit, real-time location systems, and custom testing suites using XCTest/XCUITest. Strong foundation in building user-centric interfaces, ensuring code reliability, and optimizing performance across large features such as onboarding flows, AR experiences, map rendering, and Firestore data models. Passionate about Apple engineering, product quality, and scalable testing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder/Developer
Sahra LLC
05.2025 - Current
- Built an end-to-end iOS app with SwiftUI, XCTest, FirebaseAuth, Firestore, Storage, and MapKit.
- Created automated UI testing pipelines ensuring onboarding and login reliability across versions.
- Engineered modular SwiftUI components (user cards, map overlays, AR containers, onboarding steps).
- Conducted performance profiling using Instruments (memory, CPU, and rendering diagnostics).
- Designed UX & branding: color systems, navigation, icons, and interest selection modules.
- Led all product decisions, documentation, and release pipelines (TestFlight preparation).
Shift Lead
McDonald's Corporate
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Delivered customer orders 25% faster than store average during peak hours, contributing to higher throughput and reduced wait times.
- Improved drive-thru order speed by 20–30 seconds, enhancing customer throughput during peak times.
- Implemented training programs for new hires, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Resolved customer concerns with a 95% satisfaction rating, minimizing escalations and maintaining service quality.
- Supported cash register operations, ensuring accuracy in transactions.
Office Assistant
SYEP (Public Schools-NYC)
06.2018 - 08.2023
- Organized student records and tracking systems, improving data accuracy and classroom workflow efficiency by 25%.
- Assisted with front-desk operations, handling 100+ inquiries per week with professionalism and clarity.
- Coordinated scheduling for meetings, parent conferences, and school events, reducing logistical delays.
- Developed strong communication skills by interacting with diverse students, parents, and staff in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematical Science
Barnard College of Columbia University
New York, NY02-2026
Skills
- Languages: Swift, SwiftUI, Python, JavaScript
- Frameworks: Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Storage), XCTest, XCUITest, MapKit, ARKit, RealityKit, CoreLocation
- Tools: Xcode, GitHub, TestFlight, Figma
- Specialties: Testing frameworks, UI/UX architecture, app performance debugging, scalable Firestore models, AR/UI systems, product design flow
Accomplishments
Privacy & Safety Architecture
Designed disappearing zones with polygon geofencing logic to automatically disable location sharing.
AR Interaction Design
Implemented accurate height-based AR anchors for floating user balloons.
2nd Place, “Rock That Movie” Film Challenge
Edited a full short film using Final Cut Pro, demonstrating strong ability in visual design, precision editing, and creative direction.
Timeline
Co-Founder/Developer
Sahra LLC
05.2025 - Current
Shift Lead
McDonald's Corporate
09.2023 - 09.2024
Office Assistant
SYEP (Public Schools-NYC)
06.2018 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematical Science
Barnard College of Columbia University