About
Mobile developer with 6+ years of experience building production applications across iOS, Flutter, and cloud-backed backend services. I specialize in developing end-to-end mobile platforms — designing scalable client architecture, integrating REST APIs, and deploying production systems. My work focuses on real-world products including subscription platforms, payment integrations, and social applications built with modern mobile frameworks and cloud infrastructure.
Technical Skills
Mobile Development
Architecture & Workflow
Backend Engineering
Databases
Cloud & Infrastructure
Frontend
Payments & Commerce
Professional Experience
Freelance Full-Stack Mobile Engineer
2023 – Present · Part-Time · Remote
- Provide consulting and development services for startups and small businesses, specializing in mobile-first products and backend integrations.
- Build and maintain iOS/Android apps, backend APIs, admin dashboards, and Stripe-based billing systems using Firebase, AWS, MySQL, and Docker.
- Assist teams with architecture planning, subscription/payment flows, database design, and secure deployments.
- Most work comes from referrals, repeat clients, and companies needing rapid mobile or payment infrastructure.
Selected Client & Team Projects
- LDS Taste Buds (2025) — Sole mobile and backend developer for a social dining platform supporting ticketing, user matching, friend systems, post-dinner surveys, and Stripe-powered subscription management. Built the full Admin dashboard for event creation, pricing, and user analytics.
- Recommenu (2025) — Architected and deployed a FastAPI + AWS Fargate paywall microservice powering tiered subscriptions, free trials, one-time purchases, and enterprise billing. Implemented Docker-based CI/CD and full OpenAPI documentation.
- WaterLocks (2023–2025) — Lead engineer for a QR-based commerce platform. Built the iOS app, backend logic, lock security flow, Stripe Express onboarding, QR code generation, and a full admin system for monitoring transactions, users, and reports.
- Hike Intel (2022) — Worked with a small team and later assumed lead developer responsibilities to build an internal iOS app and backend for trail data tracking, outdoor metrics, and field reporting.
Hudson IT Consulting — iOS Developer
2022 – 2023 · Columbus, OH (Hybrid)
- Maintained enterprise Swift/Objective-C frameworks used across multiple banking apps, ensuring modularity and reusable architecture.
- Fixed production issues, supported CI/CD pipelines, and improved stability of core user flows.
- Integrated GraphQL-backed services via URLSession and improved documentation for onboarding engineers.
Independent Mobile & Full-Stack Developer
2019 – 2022 · Full-Time · Remote
- Delivered mobile apps, prototypes, backend services, and admin tools for small businesses, early-stage teams, and private clients. Work primarily came through referrals.
- Gaming Wizards — Designed and built an iOS app to help tabletop gamers find nearby groups, manage sessions, and organize events.
- Client Project: Remembrances (2019–2020) — Developed a private iOS app for a client who wanted a secure space for storing photos, stories, and memories of loved ones. Built using UIKit, CloudKit, and private sharing features. This app is not my intellectual property, but I was responsible for all development and technical architecture.
- Gaming Wizards (2019–2021) — A personal iOS project focused on helping tabletop gamers find groups, coordinate events, and build local communities. Fully built in Swift with CloudKit-based sync.
- Dental Practice App (2019–2020) — Developed a patient-engagement app with scheduling, reminders, secure messaging, and internal workflows.
- Client Projects Under NDA — Built full iOS apps, backend APIs, subscription
systems, Stripe integrations, and admin dashboards for multiple businesses. Responsibilities
included:
- iOS development (Swift, SwiftUI)
- Backend development (Firebase, Node.js, PHP/MySQL)
- Stripe billing & payment automation
- Architecting internal tools and dashboards
Homie — iOS Engineer Intern
2018
- Contributed to feature development and bug fixes within a production iOS app under senior engineer guidance.
- Gained experience with code reviews, ticketing systems, Agile processes, and structured release cycles while completing Mobile App Development training.
Featured Apps
LDS Taste Buds
Social dining platform that matches groups of seven for curated restaurant meetups, with ticketing, subscriptions, matching logic, and full admin dashboards.
WaterLocks
QR-based lock commerce system where buyers scan, pay, and receive secure lock combinations without face-to-face interaction. Includes a custom admin panel and Stripe Express onboarding.
Gaming Wizards
iOS app that helps tabletop gamers find nearby players, create groups, and organize game nights with shared interests.
Contact
Interested in working together or have questions about my experience? Send me a message or book a time to talk.
Prefer email? You can still reach me at tydonocode@gmail.com.
Want to talk through your idea live?
You can grab a slot on my calendar for a short call (phone or Zoom) to discuss your app, backend, or payment system.
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