Roderick Presswood

About

With over 10 years immersed in the full software development life cycle, I bring comprehensive expertise spanning Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, and Implementation phases. My specialization lies in iOS mobile app development, adeptly employing MVVM architecture, leveraging design patterns, and skillfully integrating native and third-party frameworks. I boast a successful track record, having published 11 apps on the Apple Store. I’ve taken an alternative route in education and learned all the skills I needed via the self-taught route after I got my initial degree. I want to express that while I am highly competent and experienced in my field, I find that interviews are not my strongest suit. I thrive in practical, hands-on situations where I can demonstrate my skills and expertise. However, I’m aware that interviews are a different kind of challenge, and I’m actively working on improving my interview skills. I appreciate your understanding and would welcome any opportunity to showcase my abilities in a more practical or work-based context.

Experience

• iOS Engineer / Mobile Engineer · Sam's Club2024-09-01 – 2025-07-01

  Modernized the Sam’s Club app architecture using Combine and MVVM, reducing tech debt and increasing maintainability. Implemented GraphQL data models to optimize real-time data updates. Designed reusable SwiftUI components that improved UI consistency and reduced dev time by 30%. Integrated Jenkins and Firebase Crashlytics into the CI/CD pipeline, decreasing release times and crash reports. Improved crash-free sessions by 22% and raised App Store rating from 4.3 to 4.7 through performance tuning and accessibility enhancements.

• iOS Developer / Mobile Engineer · Verizon2024-06-01 – 2024-08-01

  Developed Watch Me SOS emergency response feature using SwiftUI. Integrated secure payments, plan upgrades, and unified account dashboards. Developed CI/CD pipelines and test automation with Jenkins. Strengthened security protocols using mock accounts and data vaulting.

• iOS Developer / Mobile Engineer · Mercedes-Benz USA2023-02-01 – 2024-06-01

  Introduced new features including a beta program access and the MyAI feature, employing AI to understand driver behavior and personalize settings within the app based on individual driving habits.

• Senior iOS Developer · Be Grizzlee2022-01-01 – 2022-05-01

  Developed a Bluetooth enabled muscle scanning and massage therapy app, integrating real time device communication and sensor data. Leveraged Combine, Core Bluetooth, SceneKit, and AVFoundation to deliver immersive, interactive muscle visualization and audio feedback. Managed app navigation using the Coordinator pattern, and built hybrid SwiftUI/UIKit interfaces to support complex view composition and transition flows.

• iOS Automation Engineer · eBay2021-05-01 – 2022-01-01

  Created and maintained automation tests, testing the application, and creating tickets regarding issues on the application.

• Senior iOS Developer · Healthfirst2021-02-01 – 2021-05-01

  Migrated legacy RxSwift codebase to Combine, improving code readability and reducing third party dependency overhead. Refactored Core Data layer for improved performance and reliability across patient related data features. Integrated Firebase Analytics to track user behavior and engagement metrics. Adopted VIPER architecture and implemented comprehensive unit and UI tests using XCTest/XCUITest for critical user flows.

Education

• Georgia Highlands CollegeAssociate's degree, General Studies

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