Nikitha Venigalla
New Haven,CT
Summary
Senior iOS Developer with 7+ years of experience building and deploying high-performance mobile applications using Swift, Swift UI, Combine, and React Native. Skilled in developing end-to-end iOS solutions and collaborating in Agile and cross-functional environments. Experienced in front-end development, real-time data integration (WebSocket, Firebase Realtime DB), and REST/GraphQL APIs. Adept at leveraging AWS/Amazon technologies and JavaScript/TypeScript to deliver scalable, user-centric mobile experiences. Proven track record of owning app features from prototype to App Store delivery with a strong focus on performance, CI/CD, and test-driven development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior IOS Developer
Lowe's
USA
05.2024 - Current
- Led the development of scalable native iOS features using Swift UI, Combine, and MVVM architecture, ensuring seamless integration with React Native front-end modules.
- Collaborated closely with the AI/ML team during design and prototyping phases to translate intelligent feature concepts into production-ready mobile components.
- Integrated BLE device pairing, OTA firmware updates, and real-time communication using WebSocket and Firebase Realtime DB for connected in-store devices.
- Developed modular and reusable UI components with Swift Packages and optimized cross-platform integration within internal SDKs.
- Enhanced app performance by optimizing startup time and memory usage through Instruments and Time Profiler diagnostics.
- Partnered with product managers, UX designers, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality features in Agile sprints.
- Resolved production-critical issues by analyzing crash reports and real-time logs using Splunk and Xcode.
- Implemented Firebase Crashlytics, Analytics, and automated XCTest/XCUI Test pipelines to support CI/CD and improve release stability.
IOS Developer
Zurich Insurance
India
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Developed enterprise-grade iOS applications integrated with SAP BTP, Firebase Realtime DB, and GraphQL APIs for secure and scalable data flow.
- Migrated legacy MVC modules to MVVM architecture with Combine, improving code maintainability, modularity, and testability.
- Built a GraphQL networking layer and implement WebSocket-based data synchronization for real-time dashboard updates.
- Integrated BLE communication modules with encrypted authentication and OTA firmware update capabilities.
- Designed and implemented interactive dashboards and charts with Swift UI and real-time data binding, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
- Created custom XCTest utilities and integrated test execution into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including front-end (React Native) and backend developers, to ensure consistent architecture and seamless feature integration.
- Participated in code reviews, improving overall Swift code quality, performance, and readability across the project.
IOS Developer
Forensic Alpha
India
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Built utility-based iOS apps using UI Kit, Core Data, and MVC architecture with focus on performance and scalability.
- Developed BLE-enabled wearable apps with WatchOS integration and real-time data visualization using Core Animation.
- Created internal diagnostic tools for firmware updates, device tracking, and hardware monitoring.
- Collaborated with QA/DevOps for automated test deployments and optimized legacy codebase using Instruments.
- Mentored junior developers and improved app stability through static analysis and crash reduction efforts.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science and Information Sciences
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut01.2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science Engineering
Ravi Shankar Shukla University
India01.2018
Skills
- Languages: Swift, Objective-C, Python, JavaScript, SQL
- Frameworks & Libraries: Swift UI, UIKit, Combine, Core Data, XCTest, AVFoundation, Core Animation, GraphQL
- Architecture & Patterns: MVVM, MVC, VIPER, Singleton, Dependency Injection
- Tools & Platforms: Xcode, Git, Jenkins, Firebase, Splunk, Appium, SourceTree
- Mobile Technologies: iOS SDK, BLE, OTA Updates, WatchOS, App Store Submission
- Databases: Core Data, SQLite, Firebase Realtime DB
- Web Services & Security: REST, GraphQL, JSON, OAuth 20, JWT
- Development Practices: Agile, Scrum, TDD, CI/CD, Code Reviews, Automated Testing
Timeline
Senior IOS Developer
Lowe's
05.2024 - Current
IOS Developer
Zurich Insurance
10.2020 - 08.2023
IOS Developer
Forensic Alpha
05.2017 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science Engineering
Ravi Shankar Shukla University
Master of Science - Computer Science and Information Sciences
Sacred Heart University