Raja Chetan Kanapala

• Technical lead for iOS: drive architecture and adoption of SwiftUI, Combine, and async/await; align with firmware, backend, and product across teams (and time zones where applicable) on APIs, rollout, and release cadence.
• Mentor and unblock iOS engineers; own technical decisions for new features and refactors; contribute to hiring and code-review standards.
• Ship SwiftUI screens and migrate a large UIKit/Objective-C app toward a modern stack.
• Own lighting and automation preset flows: room-based device lists, dimmers, color/brightness, keypad controls; backend integration for saving and applying presets.
• Built new API layer (REST, async/await, Combine) for lighting device discovery, room and scene APIs, and network device management used by onboarding and control screens.
• Analyzed user feedback to drive iterative improvements in application functionality
• Implemented best practices for code quality and performance optimization
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define app requirements and specifications
• Researched and selected APIs for integration into development projects.
• Reduced crash rates significantly by diligently troubleshooting reported issues and deploying fixes in a timely manner.
• Kept up-to-date with latest industry trends, incorporating new technologies into app development where appropriate.
• Own end-to-end automation flows: one-tap capture, schedules, triggers, voice—coordinator-based navigation and dependency injection. BLE provisioning and network discovery; partner with firmware and backend so devices join the network and appear in the app.
• Contributed to the success of multiple projects by consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.
• Https://apps.apple.com/us/app/savant/id1095325838

• Mentored engineers on architecture and code review.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project scope and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Provided technical support to end-users, addressing issues promptly and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Developed and maintained robust code using Swift and Objective-C, adhering to best practices for performance optimization.
• Integrated third-party APIs and libraries to enhance app functionality, streamlining development processes.
• Led troubleshooting efforts to resolve application issues, improving stability and user satisfaction through effective problem-solving.
• Shipped Siri and Apple Shortcuts so users can control the home by voice or by running a shortcut (e.g. “Turn off living room lights”). Built the Shortcuts extension that asks for home and room, sends the command to the cloud, and handles responses with modern async code.
• Drove automation and scene-creation (create/edit, schedules, triggers) across lighting, climate, and other device types.
• Https://apps.apple.com/us/app/savant/id1095325838

• Shipped features across the app: automation scenes, lighting, climate, shades, cameras, energy, intercom, video tiling, EV charger. Swift and Objective-C; coordinator pattern for list, detail, and folder navigation; Combine in view models for reactive UI (camera, gate, garage). REST and WebSocket connections for real-time device and system updates.
• Music and entertainment features including music library browsing, search. The experience uses a server-driven UI model where the backend defines the available cells/modules and their content, while an IoT WebSocket connection provides live state updates to keep playback and volume changes in sync across devices and rooms.
• Equalizer and audio: speaker configuration (rooms and devices), surround sound controls, auto-play music streams, audio settings.
• Water heater: end-to-end feature (service and settings screens, table views, data sources)
• Account and onboarding: sign-in and sign-up screens, email and OTP verification, user profile, and home-selector UI. Built the app’s landing and Essentials screens in SwiftUI. Push notification handling (notification service extension), in-app system events, third-party account linking (OAuth), device settings, and “restore home” flow for rediscovering an existing system.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Maintained iOS 10+ support; reusable UI components; performance and cross-functional collaboration to ship on schedule.
• Contributed to the growth of the company''s app portfolio by consistently delivering innovative solutions that met market needs.
• Designed user experience frameworks applicable to fit both iPad and iPhone screens.
• Achieved 100% app store approval rate on developed applications.
• Https://apps.apple.com/us/app/savant/id1095325838

• Bank of Oklahoma Mobile Banking: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bank-oklahoma-mobile-banking/id401789995?mt=8
• Business banking: deposit checks, account summary, transactions, stop payments, mobile alerts, GPS for ATMs/branches.
• Built and shipped the app in Swift; Core Data for persistence, NSURLSession + JSON for APIs. MVC structure; Storyboards and XIBs; UINavigationController, gestures, popovers.
• One codebase, multiple targets (Bank of Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Kansas City, Albuquerque, Colorado State Bank) with flags and UI variants.
• Objective-C and Cocoa Touch; UIKit, Map Kit, same multi-target approach and Auto Layout for different screen sizes.
• Developed and maintained iOS applications for banking services, enhancing user experience and functionality.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define application requirements and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Developed robust, scalable, maintainable, and testable code for various iOS applications.
• Led the migration of legacy systems to modern iOS frameworks, increasing performance and scalability.
• Built custom UI components to provide visually appealing and interactive experiences for users.
• Reduced app crashes by optimizing code and conducting rigorous debugging sessions.
• Collaborated closely with Quality Assurance teams to identify bugs during testing phases and resolved them swiftly.

StartRight RetireRight

• 401(k) app for secure access to retirement accounts (under testing).
• Swift, ShinobiCharts for charts, NSURLSession and JSON; UI, code review, and QA handoff.
• TreasurySource: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bok-financial-treasurysource/id895482271?mt=8