Auckland, New Zealand
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Hello.

I’m Igor, a software engineer.

Building useful things, with care.

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A little
about me

I’m a software engineer who enjoys turning ideas into simple, thoughtful products. I care about clean code, clear communication and meaningful work.

From native iOS to backend systems and cloud infrastructure, I stay close to the details — and to the people building alongside me.

Selected work

A few things I’ve helped build
ANZ / Apple PayiOS engineeringSep 2015 — May 2018

ANZ · Contract via Clearpoint · During this role Sep 2015 — May 2018

Developed the Apple Pay integration prototype for ANZ goMoney, then worked with the goMoney engineering team to bring it into the production app. Part of the Emerging Tech team, with additional contributions to goMoney.

MadFitiOS · Backend · Infrastructure2021 — Present

7glyphs · For Vibe Media 2021 — Present

Personally developed the iOS app, deployed the infrastructure across AWS and DigitalOcean, and actively contributed to the Laravel API. Continue to hold overall technical responsibility for the product for Vibe Media, through 7glyphs.

Ongoing technical responsibility

FoodprintArchitecture · Backend · iOSNov 2018 — Aug 2026

7glyphs · Client product Nov 2018 — Aug 2026

Designed the architecture and infrastructure and actively contributed to the Laravel API. Developed the native iOS app from 2024. Following the sale in August 2026, continue to support the new owner on individual tasks alongside their own engineering team.

Now supported on request

Just HatchediOS · Backend · ArchitectureApr 2019 — Present

7glyphs · Client product Apr 2019 — Present

Independently developed the iOS app, backend and architecture in a three-person product team with a designer and a website developer. Continue to maintain the product through 7glyphs.

Ongoing support

2004 — Present

Experience,
over time.

From enterprise systems and early mobile apps to building products and leading teams.

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  1. 7glyphs

    Aug 2013 — Present

    Self-employed · Auckland, New Zealand

    Founder & CTO · Product Architect & Senior Engineer

    Build and maintain complete digital products, from architecture and native iOS apps to Laravel APIs and cloud infrastructure. Since May 2018, my focus has been entirely on 7glyphs client products.

    • Led a team of up to 12, including hiring, code reviews, planning and client collaboration, while continuing to write code.
    • Long-term technical responsibility for products including MadFit, StrongHer, Foodprint, Just Hatched, Ally, Ally Pro and BestMe AI.
  2. ANZ

    Sep 2015 — May 2018

    Contract via Clearpoint · Auckland, New Zealand

    Senior iOS Developer · Emerging Tech

    Worked across emerging technology projects, including Apple Pay in New Zealand and contributions to the goMoney app.

    • Built the Apple Pay integration prototype for goMoney, handed it over to the goMoney engineering team and helped bring the integration into production.
  3. Mighty River Power

    Sep 2014 — May 2015

    Contract via Clearpoint · New Zealand

    Senior iOS Developer

    Sole iOS developer for the Glow Bug and Mercury Energy customer apps.

  4. Satellite Media

    Dec 2013 — May 2014

    Auckland, New Zealand

    Senior iOS Application Developer

    Developed RadioLIVE and Orbit for iOS. Contributed to apps for The Edge, House of Travel, The Fridge, MoreFM and The Rock.

    • Worked with Objective-C, SQLite, iBeacon and Bluetooth integrations.
  5. Sush Global Solutions

    Oct 2012 — Nov 2013

    Auckland, New Zealand

    Software Developer

    Built native iOS apps, web services and hybrid mobile applications. Delivered PixDub and its web service, LIC Calculators for iPad, and the Craigs hybrid app.

    • Contributed to Orcon Genius Go, New Zealand Herald, Vodafone On Account and the Kiwibank mobile app.
  6. Malcolm Total Logistics

    Mar 2012 — Oct 2012

    Auckland, New Zealand

    Software Developer

    Developed a client-facing web application for DGM and internal warehouse management and point-of-sale tools. Set up and administered IIS and SQL Server.

  7. Silver Plate

    Aug 2011 — Jan 2012

    Moscow, Russia

    iOS Developer

    Built PointEx HD and VigodaVip iOS applications from scratch, alongside web-service development using PHP and MySQL.

  8. Drive Advertising Group

    Nov 2009 — Aug 2011

    Web Developer

    Created high-traffic campaign websites for Hewlett Packard, Efes, Green Beer, Gold Mine Beer and Stariy Melnik.

    • Built agency website management services, internal project automation and a promotional campaign management system for 7 Kontinent.
  9. CROC

    Apr 2005 — Nov 2009

    Software Engineer

    Sep 2007 — Nov 2009

    Implemented enterprise service-desk systems using HP OpenView, BMC Remedy and Axios Assyst.

    • Lead engineer for the internal service-desk unification project. Engineer on service-management projects for Bank Soyuz, M.Video and Kopejka, including custom applications and Active Directory integration.

    Technical Support Specialist

    Apr 2005 — Sep 2007

    Provided user support and maintained desktop hardware and software.

  10. TVOLI

    Oct 2004 — Apr 2005

    System Administrator & Developer

    Administered Windows Server and ISA Server. Developed internal applications for staff records, log analysis and request processing, and built and maintained the company website.

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