About
Hi! I'm Michael Schinis, a seasoned tech enthusiast with a strong focus in mobile and frontend development. Initially starting in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, I made a bold switch ten years ago to software development, driven by my passion for technology and continuous self-improvement.
My professional journey is marked by my contributions to open-source projects and my ability to apply my product mindset to implement the best possible solution for the business.
Beyond coding, I am actively engaged with the tech community, co-hosting a tech podcast, organising hackathons and sharing insights at local meetups. Join me in this exciting path where self-education and technology innovation come together!
About
Hi! I'm Michael Schinis, a seasoned tech enthusiast with a strong focus in mobile and frontend development. Initially starting in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, I made a bold switch ten years ago to software development, driven by my passion for technology and continuous self-improvement.
My professional journey is marked by my contributions to open-source projects and my ability to apply my product mindset to implement the best possible solution for the business.
Beyond coding, I am actively engaged with the tech community, co-hosting a tech podcast, organising hackathons and sharing insights at local meetups. Join me in this exciting path where self-education and technology innovation come together!
About
Hi! I'm Michael Schinis, a seasoned tech enthusiast with a strong focus in mobile and frontend development. Initially starting in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, I made a bold switch ten years ago to software development, driven by my passion for technology and continuous self-improvement.
My professional journey is marked by my contributions to open-source projects and my ability to apply my product mindset to implement the best possible solution for the business.
Beyond coding, I am actively engaged with the tech community, co-hosting a tech podcast, organising hackathons and sharing insights at local meetups. Join me in this exciting path where self-education and technology innovation come together!
Project Highlights
Experience
Co-founder and hands-on engineer at Codelia Studios — a software agency building custom digital products for startups and enterprise clients.
Core technologies:
• iOS: Swift, SwiftUI
• Web: Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript
• Mobile cross-platform: React Native
• Cloud: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront)
Areas of focus:
• Native mobile app development (iOS)
• Full-stack architecture and implementation
• API design and backend infrastructure
• Scalable serverless deployments
• CI/CD pipelines, performance optimization, and testing
• Code quality, maintainability
Co-founder and hands-on engineer at Codelia Studios — a software agency building custom digital products for startups and enterprise clients.
Core technologies:
• iOS: Swift, SwiftUI
• Web: Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript
• Mobile cross-platform: React Native
• Cloud: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront)
Areas of focus:
• Native mobile app development (iOS)
• Full-stack architecture and implementation
• API design and backend infrastructure
• Scalable serverless deployments
• CI/CD pipelines, performance optimization, and testing
• Code quality, maintainability
Co-founder and hands-on engineer at Codelia Studios — a software agency building custom digital products for startups and enterprise clients.
Core technologies:
• iOS: Swift, SwiftUI
• Web: Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript
• Mobile cross-platform: React Native
• Cloud: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront)
Areas of focus:
• Native mobile app development (iOS)
• Full-stack architecture and implementation
• API design and backend infrastructure
• Scalable serverless deployments
• CI/CD pipelines, performance optimization, and testing
• Code quality, maintainability
Consulting & Contracting
Nicosia, Cyprus (Remote)
June 2023 - March 2024
Provided consultation services to various clients who wanted to build their native mobile apps and inventory management systems
Sharpened my Swift/SwiftUI skills by contributing to several open-source projects, including the development of an iOS/MacOS cross-platform application for the Combustion Inc wireless meat thermometer
Took a break to focus on my own side projects and rejuvenate myself.
Consulting & Contracting
Nicosia, Cyprus (Remote)
June 2023 - March 2024
Provided consultation services to various clients who wanted to build their native mobile apps and inventory management systems
Sharpened my Swift/SwiftUI skills by contributing to several open-source projects, including the development of an iOS/MacOS cross-platform application for the Combustion Inc wireless meat thermometer
Took a break to focus on my own side projects and rejuvenate myself.
Consulting & Contracting
Nicosia, Cyprus (Remote)
June 2023 - March 2024
Provided consultation services to various clients who wanted to build their native mobile apps and inventory management systems
Sharpened my Swift/SwiftUI skills by contributing to several open-source projects, including the development of an iOS/MacOS cross-platform application for the Combustion Inc wireless meat thermometer
Took a break to focus on my own side projects and rejuvenate myself.
Hired and managed Trouva's Mobile Team and played a key role in building out the requirements and timeline for the app's product development
Built Trouva's first iOS and iPadOS app with Swift, SwiftUI, Combine and Swift Concurrency alongside a team of Engineers and Designers
Launched the first Live Shopping retail feature in Europe which proved a tremendous success for the business
Hired and managed Trouva's Mobile Team and played a key role in building out the requirements and timeline for the app's product development
Built Trouva's first iOS and iPadOS app with Swift, SwiftUI, Combine and Swift Concurrency alongside a team of Engineers and Designers
Launched the first Live Shopping retail feature in Europe which proved a tremendous success for the business
Hired and managed Trouva's Mobile Team and played a key role in building out the requirements and timeline for the app's product development
Built Trouva's first iOS and iPadOS app with Swift, SwiftUI, Combine and Swift Concurrency alongside a team of Engineers and Designers
Launched the first Live Shopping retail feature in Europe which proved a tremendous success for the business
Joined as first hire to lead the development of the bank's iOS Retail Mobile App used by thousands of customers across Cyprus, using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit
Implemented most of the mobile app architecture design, all of the tooling around app releases and translations
Worked in a cross-functional team of designers, mobile and backend engineers in a scrum approach, contrary to the rest of the bank
Joined as first hire to lead the development of the bank's iOS Retail Mobile App used by thousands of customers across Cyprus, using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit
Implemented most of the mobile app architecture design, all of the tooling around app releases and translations
Worked in a cross-functional team of designers, mobile and backend engineers in a scrum approach, contrary to the rest of the bank
Joined as first hire to lead the development of the bank's iOS Retail Mobile App used by thousands of customers across Cyprus, using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit
Implemented most of the mobile app architecture design, all of the tooling around app releases and translations
Worked in a cross-functional team of designers, mobile and backend engineers in a scrum approach, contrary to the rest of the bank
Joined as first hire to lead the development of the bank's iOS Retail Mobile App used by thousands of customers across Cyprus, using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit
Continued my hands-on Javascript experience by working as a Full-Stack engineer within the squad
Worked alongside our CTO to create a proof of concept React Native app, for an internal tooling mobile app
Joined as first hire to lead the development of the bank's iOS Retail Mobile App used by thousands of customers across Cyprus, using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit
Continued my hands-on Javascript experience by working as a Full-Stack engineer within the squad
Worked alongside our CTO to create a proof of concept React Native app, for an internal tooling mobile app
Joined as first hire to lead the development of the bank's iOS Retail Mobile App used by thousands of customers across Cyprus, using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit
Continued my hands-on Javascript experience by working as a Full-Stack engineer within the squad
Worked alongside our CTO to create a proof of concept React Native app, for an internal tooling mobile app
Worked on Trouva's five frontend projects and multiple backend services
Spent most of my time writing Javascript using React, EmberJS and Node.js on our backend services
Configured release management tooling for our frontend apps and proxy layer between frontend and backend services
Worked on Trouva's five frontend projects and multiple backend services
Spent most of my time writing Javascript using React, EmberJS and Node.js on our backend services
Configured release management tooling for our frontend apps and proxy layer between frontend and backend services
Worked on Trouva's five frontend projects and multiple backend services
Spent most of my time writing Javascript using React, EmberJS and Node.js on our backend services
Configured release management tooling for our frontend apps and proxy layer between frontend and backend services
More projects upon request!
Education
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
July 2011 - August 2015
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
July 2011 - August 2015
Spare time
First place · Algolia Voice Search Hackathon
London, United Kingdom
October 2017
First place · Algolia Voice Search Hackathon
London, United Kingdom
October 2017
First place · BT Future Communications Hackathon
London, United Kingdom
October 2015
First place · BT Future Communications Hackathon
London, United Kingdom
October 2015
More awards upon request!
Skills
Swift, SwiftUI
Excellent knowledge implementing innovative mobile solutions having worked with Swift and SwiftUI in production since their early releases.
iOS SDK, MacOS SDK
Excellent experience in building cross-platform apps, that run across iPhone, iPad and MacOS.
React, EmberJS
Good knowledge of using javascript to implement frontend solutions using React and EmberJS frontend frameworks
NodeJS
Good knowledge of using javascript to work on backend services
Product Management
Excellent product management skills working closely with Product Managers, providing feedback and iterating feature requests to meet the business's needs
People Management
I value and effectively manage team dynamics, focusing on clear communication and mutual respect to ensure a cohesive and productive environment.
Hobbies
Photography
Photography is my creative urban escape, where I capture the world's beauty through my lens, exploring perspectives and moments in time. Discover my instagram
Scuba diving
Diving into scuba is my go-to thrill – it's like being in a completely different, awe-inspiring universe!
Machine Embroidery
Machine embroidery is my creative playground at home, where I love experimenting with colors and patterns!
Contact
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