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Orhan Aykut Kardeş

Orhan Aykut Kardeş

IOS Domain Architect
Atasehir

Summary

As a Senior iOS Developer with 7+ years of experience, I have worked on projects for widely used applications such as Akbank, Yapıkredi, Multipay, and the UK-based open banking solution Guavapay. I have applied advanced architectural patterns like Clean VIP and VIPER in large-scale projects, delivering sustainable solutions. Proficient in both Scrum and Waterfall methodologies, I have actively contributed to agile processes. Additionally, I am knowledgeable about CI/CD practices and experienced in optimizing development cycles through automation and continuous integration. I am a strong team player, mentor to junior developers, and quick to adapt to new innovations.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

IOS Domain Architect

Yapı Kredi Teknoloji A.Ş.
8 2024 - Current
  • Optimized system performance and reliability through effective domain architectural designs.
  • Developed architecture artifacts for standards, patterns and architectural roadmaps.
  • Translated business and technical requirements into architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives.
  • Spearheaded the integration of new technologies into existing infrastructures, elevating overall system capabilities.

Senior IOS Developer

Yapı Kredi Teknoloji A.Ş.
04.2023 - 08.2024

• Contributed to YapıKrediMobil and World Mobil projects, focusing on login, activation, and transaction signing features as part of regulatory compliance with BDDK mandates.

• Led the development of an SDK framework for external companies, marking the first use of the core and component modules I developed as part of the iOS renewal project.

• Created a core module for shared functionalities such as networking, security, encryption, and style management.

• Developed a component module to encapsulate reusable UI components, both of which were first utilized in the SDK project.

• Improved overall performance across YapıKrediMobil and achieved over 70% success in unit tests, including network and component testing.

• Actively participated in CI/CD processes, implementing automation pipelines with Fastlane and Bamboo to streamline deployment and testing.

Senior IOS Developer

Guavapay
09.2021 - 04.2023

• Developed a new framework for open banking, ensuring seamless integration with financial systems.

• Created iOS applications by integrating RESTful services and third-party frameworks for efficient data handling and communication.

• Collaborated with data processing teams and project managers to assess technical limitations and optimize solutions for data-driven projects.

• Worked closely with engineering teams to enhance software interfaces, ensuring optimal performance and a user-friendly experience.

• Identified and resolved software issues, improving both performance and usability for end users.

IOS Developer

Akbank T.A.Ş.
12.2019 - 09.2021

• Contributed to Akbank Mobile and Axess Mobile applications, focusing on product development and improvements using the Clean Swift architecture.

• Designed user experience frameworks adaptable to multiple screen sizes, including both iPad and iPhone.

• Modularized core and component features for shared use across projects, achieving a 85% unit test coverage.

• Collaborated with the quality assurance team to ensure compatibility with analogous solutions on other platforms.

• Initiated and led code review meetings to detect weaknesses in program content, significantly reducing the likelihood of bug detection by users.

• Applied Scrum software development methodology to enhance product quality and streamline development processes.

IOS Developer

Multinet Inventiv
09.2018 - 12.2019

• Worked on projects such as the Multipay Digital Wallet and GastroClub, focusing on eliminating bugs and improving application responsiveness, quality, and performance.

• Modularized core features, making them reusable across various projects within the firm.

• Developed a strong understanding of building for memory- and performance-limited devices in a multi-threaded environment.

• Enhanced product quality through code reviews and writing effective unit tests.

Software Engineer Intern

Energy Pool Turkey
08.2018 - 09.2018

Software Engineer Intern

Enerjisa
08.2016 - 09.2016

Education

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

FMV Işık University
Istanbul, Turkey

High School Diploma -

50th Year Borsa İstanbul Anatolian High School

Software Skills

• Swift & SwiftUI & Objective-C

• Clean Swift (VIP), VIPER, MVVM-C

• Modular Architecture

• RESTful Services & APIs

• Cocoa Touch Frameworks

• Swift Testing & XCTest & XCUITest

• Provisioning & Signing

• Third-party SDKs & Libraries

• Release Management & Provisioning Signing

• DevOps & Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

• SLDC (System Life Development Cycle)

• Version Control & Collaboration

• Agile Development

• Communication & Collaboration

• Risk Management

• Critical Thinking

Timeline

Senior IOS Developer

Yapı Kredi Teknoloji A.Ş.
04.2023 - 08.2024

Senior IOS Developer

Guavapay
09.2021 - 04.2023

IOS Developer

Akbank T.A.Ş.
12.2019 - 09.2021

IOS Developer

Multinet Inventiv
09.2018 - 12.2019

Software Engineer Intern

Energy Pool Turkey
08.2018 - 09.2018

Software Engineer Intern

Enerjisa
08.2016 - 09.2016

IOS Domain Architect

Yapı Kredi Teknoloji A.Ş.
8 2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

FMV Işık University

High School Diploma -

50th Year Borsa İstanbul Anatolian High School
Orhan Aykut KardeşIOS Domain Architect