Federico Curzel

I am a hands-on, highly competent Software Engineer.
I've spent most of my career working on Mobile Apps, especially iOS, but I've also worked on Android, backend and frontend, across many industries.
I currently lead an iOS team working on smart lighting and other IOT products.
Outside of tech, I quickly fall in love with any topic that stimulates my brain, from science and futurism to physics, space exploration, design... You name it.

Contacts

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    • Skills

    • Product-Oriented mindset
    • Design Thinking Methodologies
    • Agile Methodologies
    • Test-Driven Development
    • Lots of patience

    Programming Languages

    • Swift (SwiftUI, UIKit, AppKit) - Since 2014
    • Python - Since 2008
    • Kotlin (Android, KMM) - Since 2018
    • Currently learning Rust
    • I also know my way around C#, Objective C, Java and TypeScript

    Personal Projects

    SneakBit

    Started as a side project to learn Rust, it's now a fully-fledged game.
    The game "engine" and the desktop interface (RayLib) are written in Rust, the engine is then compiled and used within the Android and iOS apps, which then use native tech for rendering.
    The game is a story-driven RPG, with aesthetic and mechanics heavily influenced by OG GameBoy games.
    I personally made everything from scratch, including the engine and all the sprite (except for fonts, music and sound effects).
    The project is open source, but, if you like the game, please buy it :)
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    SneakBit on Github SneakBit on Steam SneakBit on the App Store SneakBit on the Play Store
    More informations about the game can be found here.

    Steam | App Store | Play Store

    Hidden Mugs

    My very own YouTube Channel where I use animated characters to make fun of the latest Tech News.
    The videos are generated using a tool i designed from scratch called Funnybot, which is now open source.
    I stopped this series, but my channel is still up.
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    Funnybot on Github Hidden Mugs on YouTube

    BitTherapy

    BitTherapy is an app that brings Desktop Pets to macOS, with stellar reviews, 350k downloads and 10k daily active users!
    The project is open source and available on the App Store.
    BitTherapy screenshot BitTherapy screenshot
    BitTherapy on Github BitTherapy on the App Store

    Pipper

    Pipper is a web browser in its simplest possible form: a webview and exactly 6 buttons.
    Its only distinctive feature is the ability to float over other windows, allowing content to be always visible.
    Some early users have started to use it as a control panel for audio mixers, among other things.
    The project is open source and available on the App Store.
    Pipper on Github Pipper on the App Store

    Professional Experience

    Mobile Tech Lead at Ledworks srl

    Since June 2023

    I am leading two great mobile teams (iOS and Android) working on Smart Lighting products for Twinkly (Ledworks Srl): IOT, Cybersecurity, Computer Vision, ...
    My responsibilities include analysis of requirements, managing my team, and coordinating with other company departments, while still doing plenty of work as an individual contributor on both platforms using Compose, SwiftUI, ...

    iOS Tech Lead at Vimar Spa

    Sept 2022 / June 2023

    I am leading a great iOS team working on home automation and IOT projects for Vimar (one of the industry leaders in the space in Italy).
    While I continue to work primarily on development tasks, my focus is also on helping the team grow personally and professionally so that they can be more effective.
    My responsibilities include analysis of requirements, managing my team, and coordinating with other company departments.

    Senior Software Engineer at Gucci

    Aug 2021 / Sept 2022

    As a member of their first mobile team, I have helped Gucci internalize the development process of their existing Mobile App.
    Worked in Swift and SwiftUI, Kotlin and TypeScript, used Bitrise, Browserstack, Appium.

    Lead iOS Developer at Xanadu Consultancy Ltd

    Feb 2016 / Aug 2021

    I was the Lead iOS Developer for the Matchbook Betting Exchange App, a highly-regulated gambling platform with a lot of similarities with a regular trading platform.
    I architected and developed the app from scratch using Swift.
    Brought app store ratings to 4.7 stars (up from 2.1), 10x-ing the app revenue in the process.
    Worked in a distributed and international team, using Agile and Design Thinking methodologies.

    Software Developer Freelance

    Jan 2015 / Dec 2019

    I helped startups and small companies bootstrapping their mobile projects by offering development, mentorship and other services.

    Software Developer at Ixora Team Srl

    Feb 2014 - Aug 2015

    At Ixora Team Srl, I was responsible for the maintenance and development of an in-house developed ERP solution for Fashion Retail. I've designed and developed mobile apps for inventory and sales, in addition to an architecture that enabled these applications to communicate with the ERP, synchronizing data effectively. This experience allowed me to broaden my skill set, deepen my understanding of mobile applications and data synchronization, and directly contribute to the efficiency of the fashion retail industry.

    Contacts

    federico@curzel.it | LinkedIn | GitHub | Discord | YouTube | Twitter