Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Key Qualifications
Accomplishments
References
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Leon Bellamy

Burlington,NC

Summary

Information Technology Supervisor

An experienced iOS Software Engineer with a strong background in Swift development, UI/UX design, and project leadership. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, user-centric applications and leading teams to successful project outcomes. My experience includes roles that demanded exceptional problem-solving skills, collaboration, and the ability to integrate advanced technologies into intuitive solutions.

Recent Professional Development: I have recently received an invitation to join an MIT xPRO program cohort, emphasizing professional growth and networking opportunities tailored for leaders looking to excel in today’s dynamic tech landscape. This commitment reflects my drive for continuous learning and applying cutting-edge practices in real-world engineering challenges.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Spirit Of Math
Hillsboro, USA
01.2024 - Current

Latest Job Responsibilities

  • Lead iOS Development: Spearhead the design and implementation of the Spirit of Math Drill App using Swift and Objective-C, focusing on creating a seamless and engaging user experience.
  • Technology Platform Consolidation: Develop and execute comprehensive plans to integrate and optimize diverse technology platforms, ensuring streamlined development and deployment processes.
  • Continuous Learning & Technology Insight: Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the evolving technology landscape, with a focus on iOS trends and innovations, applying these insights to app development.
  • Digital Strategy & Marketing Integration: Identify and leverage new digital marketing opportunities by collaborating with cross-functional teams to align app functionality with strategic business goals.
  • Custom WordPress Development: Design and develop WordPress plugins and custom templates using PHP, AJAX, and JavaScript to support integrated digital solutions and content management.
  • Elementor Expertise: Utilize WordPress Elementor to create dynamic, custom-designed sites and applications that enhance user interaction and engagement.
  • Backend Development: Manage and optimize PHP-based backend solutions for seamless integration with iOS applications and other web services.
  • Full LAMP Stack Management: Oversee the full LAMP stack, focusing on configuration, optimization, security, and regular maintenance to ensure high performance and reliability of web-based systems.

Alignment with iOS Engineering Role at Apple

  • iOS Programming Expertise: Proven experience in Swift and Objective-C development, aligning with the core technical requirements for implementing new UI features and maintaining product quality.
  • UI/UX Focus: Demonstrated ability to design and refine user interfaces, ensuring optimal user experiences through intuitive layout and responsive design.
  • Problem-Solving & Innovation: Adept at identifying and resolving UI bugs, performing thorough testing, and integrating best practices to maintain high product standards.
  • Collaboration & Project Leadership: Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely and efficient project results, reflective of Apple's emphasis on teamwork and quality.
  • Developed, tested, and maintained software applications using Java technologies.
  • Designed and implemented user interfaces for web-based applications.

Senior Software Engineer

InSite Mobile, LLC
Durham, USA
04.2008 - 01.2024
  • Direct employees in IT and IO departments to attain the company's strategic goals established in the company's strategic plan
  • Consolidate technology platforms and create plans for each
  • Maintain current knowledge of the technology landscape and developments
  • Identify new areas of digital marketing opportunities and create plans to implement them
  • IOS - Swift and Obj-C programming
  • Android - JAVA SDK programming
  • Unity 3D - C# programming, design and development
  • PHP - Joomla, WordPress, Magento installation, configuration, optimization, security and management
  • LAMP stack management, optimization and security

Lead Software Engineer

Allure Apps
Hollywood, USA
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Maintain current knowledge of the technology landscape and developments
  • Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation and creativity
  • Spearhead IT projects
  • Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture
  • LAMP stack management, optimization and security
  • Virus scanning/Virus removal
  • IOS - Swift and Obj-C programming
  • Android - JAVA SDK programming
  • Unity 3D - C# programming, design and development
  • PHP - Joomla, WordPress, Magento installation, configuration, optimization, security and management
  • LAMP stack management, optimization and security

Store Manager

The P Press
Durham, USA
10.2012 - 01.2017
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of a retail store
  • Responsible for staffing, store compliance, inventory management, and promotion
  • Maintained and oversaw the accuracy of records associated with cash, receipts, inventories, and employee attendance
  • Ensured that project/department milestones/goals were met and adhered to approved budgets
  • Initiated promotion of Independent designers building their brands
  • Started the first company to offer 3D Object Printing in a retail store in the mall..
  • Created 'Bar My QR', which is a line of clothing promoting social interaction and marketing through the use of scannable QR codes

Investigator

TJX Companies
Chicago, USA
03.1999 - 01.2001
  • Participated in regional loss prevention meetings
  • Took an active role in identifying all forms of loss, motivating shortage control involvement and helping to identify creative shortage control solutions
  • Responsible for heightening store Loss Prevention awareness
  • Installed and utilized CCTV equipment
  • Used the latest in advanced interviewing and interrogation techniques
  • Conducted daily physical security inspections
  • Made recommendations for ways to prevent loss
  • Conducted safety inspections and communicated hazards to Management
  • Evidence management

Executive Gifts Director

A Southern Season
Mebane, USA
03.1998 - 01.1999
  • Daily inter-department closeout report, interdepartmental communications and customer relations
  • Succeeded in optimizing the closeout report spreadsheet from 7 hours to an average of 3 hours
  • Developed and implemented a relationship management plan for the major gifts program
  • Provided strategic information and guidance to assist in developing departmental goals, plans and procedures
  • Management of all corporate and client accounts with more than 5 locations
  • Managed every aspect of large orders from order entry to shipping
  • Managing and syncing communication of order status between all departments
  • Managing order entry and billing of client accounts
  • Management of 59 member data-entry staff on 1st and 2nd shift, 7 days a week
  • Daily onsite double shift management

Financial Services

Bank of America
Chicago, USA
02.1997 - 01.1998
  • Proven results in exceeding goals in areas of sales and service in a customer-centric, results-driven environment
  • Cross-selling, up-selling and/or referring products to clients with assets over $15k
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport, and handle objections
  • Identified customer financial needs, goals and objectives; comfortable asking customers about their personal finances

Private Security Officer

Chicago Bar Association
Chicago, USA
03.1996 - 01.1997
  • Duties include but not limited to controlling building access, securing and inspecting 16 floors
  • Security of all persons and property onsite
  • Personal security escorting

Education

MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology xPRO - Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality

MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology xPRO
01.2024

CS - Information Technology Mobile Applications Developer -

Alamance Community College
01.2017

Computerized Network Engineering - ACS Program

Computer Learning Center at Chicago
01.1996

Skills

  • Swift
  • Objective-C
  • iOS Interface Design
  • Proficient in SwiftUI
  • Xcode Application Design
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • Java
  • Python
  • C#
  • Git
  • SQL
  • LAMP Stack Development
  • UI/UX design

Affiliations

  • The Association of American Educators (AAE)
  • Chief Technology Officer (TGL)
  • Internet Summit Community
  • PHP Developer Network
  • Mobile App Development Nexus

Key Qualifications

  • IOS Development: Strong expertise in Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI to create and maintain seamless user experiences.
  • UI/UX Implementation: Proven ability to implement new UI features and ensure product quality by addressing and resolving UI bugs.
  • Quality Assurance: Adept at incorporating tests and automated workflows to maintain high-quality products.
  • Team Collaboration: Effective leader and team player, coordinating with design and engineering teams to meet and exceed client expectations.
  • Project Experience: Over 16 years in the industry, including significant projects with Fortune 500 clients like Nike Inc. and State Farm, where I provided software development leadership and solutions integration.

Accomplishments

  • Spirit Of Math (9 countries)
  • American Association of Educators (AAE - 10 years secure)
  • Nike Inc. D&I Enterprise iOS Enterprise Sole Mobile App Developer
  • State Farm Insurance Texas $100,000 Award Contest Sole Developer
  • 2011 Best Non-Profit Web Design Award (AAE)
  • Shadow Care Mobile - Top Apple Healthcare App (of that year)
  • You Must Love Dogs Dating Site & Apps promoted by Ellen TV Show

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Spirit Of Math
01.2024 - Current

Lead Software Engineer

Allure Apps
01.2014 - 01.2018

Store Manager

The P Press
10.2012 - 01.2017

Senior Software Engineer

InSite Mobile, LLC
04.2008 - 01.2024

Investigator

TJX Companies
03.1999 - 01.2001

Executive Gifts Director

A Southern Season
03.1998 - 01.1999

Financial Services

Bank of America
02.1997 - 01.1998

Private Security Officer

Chicago Bar Association
03.1996 - 01.1997

MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology xPRO - Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality

MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology xPRO

CS - Information Technology Mobile Applications Developer -

Alamance Community College

Computerized Network Engineering - ACS Program

Computer Learning Center at Chicago
Leon Bellamy