Mihail Popa

Experience

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  Individual Project

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

  AutROStop – Ridesharing App

  "A personal challenge"An Android Application that makes real-time ridesharing possible. It simplifies the communication between passengers and drivers by making use of multiple technologies.The application uses:- Parse (Backend as a Service solution)- Android In App Billing library (In app monetization)- Android Google Maps V2 (Interactive maps)- Geonames.org (Geocoding functionality)- Facebook API - Simple property animations - All the Android main components: Activities, Background services (Tracking location), Content Provider (Store / share / sync data), Broadcast Receivers (Push notifications / UI updates) Show less

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  Xoomworks

  Oct 2012 - Feb 2013

  Expense management application – Internal project

  An iOS Application acting as a thin client for the Ariba Spend Management suite, by mobilizing the approval process.Tasks:- UIKit used to create the user interface- Core Animation and Core Graphics used to customize the user interface- CoreData used to store / sync data on the device- REST architecture used to communicate with the server- Automation used to automate user interface tests- UrbanAirship used for testing push notifications during development- GIT used as a version control system Show less

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  Xoomworks

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

  iPad application used to present all Expedia hotels with detailed information. The app also allows data filtering based on the user needs.About:- Custom flat user interface - MapBox SDK used to present data on the map- REST architecture used to communicate with the server- CoreData frameworkd used for persistence

  • Junior IOS Developer

    Jun 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Expedia Sales App

    Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
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  RIDGID Software Solutions

  Nov 2013 - Oct 2015

  IOS Applications Developer

  Responsible for designing and developing functionalities for RIDGID apps- Developed and improved features for RIDGID Sketch, a companion app for the RIDGID laser distance measure tool- Developed and improved features for RIDGID Trax, a companion app for the RIDGID SeekTech locator- Developed and improved in-house apps used by associates- Sole developer on backend system for sensors tracking implemented using Ruby on Rails

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  Garmin Cluj

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2022

  Responsible for coordinating a team which is part of a large, globally-distributed team developing the Garmin Pilot application, one of the best apps for pilots - Coordinated task distribution among team members based on their skills and knowledge- Continuously synced with other colleagues and made sure the team members are correctly informed about any new updates - Helped new members integrate into the team by offering the necessary induction and offered necessary support for interns and juniors- Encouraged team members to capitalise their strengths - Designed, implemented and improved different features of the application- Coordinated planning and development of new features:- Demo Mode- Quick Access Bar- Visited Airports- Logbook Enhancements: Oil & Squwaks Show less Responsible for designing, implementing & improving functionalities for Garmin Pilot iOS app- Worked on bug fixing and improvements- Designed, implemented and improved different functionalities mentioned below:- Plates on Map- Jeppesen charts- Document Viewer: 3rd party providers- Pre Departure Clearance notifications- European VFR maps- Logbook enhancements: photos, tracked flights- Track recording - Successfully mentored interns and created learning paths in order to make sure they have access to all the necessary information needed for a healthy growth. I genuinely believe that sharing is caring!- Helped new team members integrate in our team- Continuously synced with other remote teams in order to smooth the design and development processes- Worked closely with the QA team in order to improve the overall quality of the application- Worked closely with the server teams in order to make sure the APIs are correctly consumed or if needed, implemented- Investigated new technologies and created easy to follow presentations about the findings Show less

  • Software Engineer Team Lead

    Feb 2019 - Jun 2022

  • iOS Software Engineer

    Oct 2015 - Feb 2019
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  Tappa

  Jul 2022 - Mar 2024

  Senior Software Engineer

  As a Senior Software Engineer at Tappa, I hold a pivotal role in the development and enhancement of our customizable keyboard SDK, which is designed to seamlessly integrate with client applications. My expertise in Swift has been instrumental in crafting a robust and user-friendly interface, ensuring a smooth integration experience for our clients.- Lead the development of innovative features for the keyboard SDK, including an embedded browser, AI-powered tooltips for translation, rephrasing, and grammar correction, as well as personalized search suggestions.- Solo development and implementation of smart typing features, such as predictive text suggestions and auto-corrections, to enhance user experience.- Manage source control meticulously using Git, ensuring code integrity and facilitating collaborative development.- Oversee dependency management through Swift Package Manager (SPM) and Git submodules, maintaining a clean and efficient development environment.- Work closely with the product team to align the SDK development with client needs and market trends, delivering a competitive and cutting-edge product. Show less

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  FanDuel

  Apr 2024 - now

  Senior Software Engineer