Ian Kevan
Taunton,Somerset
Summary
Accomplished software developer with extensive expertise in iOS and Android development, leveraging C# and .NET technologies to deliver robust applications. Demonstrates strong leadership and project management skills, ensuring successful project delivery through effective team collaboration. Proficient in Swift, Objective-C, Java, and Kotlin programming, with a deep understanding of web API integration and Bluetooth (BLE) frameworks. Skilled in software architecture design and deployment strategies, with a proven track record in mentoring teams and enhancing communication across projects. Career goals include advancing innovative mobile solutions while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
CONTRACT DEVELOPER
EventLog Ltd
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Responsible for maintaining and updating existing app catalogue and creating new apps to support clients. This involved both IOS and Android development as well as .NET API creation and Azure API and SQL database management.
CONTRACT DEVELOPER
Qwitr
01.2023 - 12.2023
- I was responsible for creating an IOS and Android app for this startup along with an SQL instance and C# API running on Azure. These apps utilise Bluetooth Low Energy connections.
CONTRACT DEVELOPER
Kingshay Ltd
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Kingshay required native IOS and Android apps to complement their current systems. To that end I first created a new .NET Web API to support the apps have written the DigiFarm IOS and Android apps as well as an additional Android app regarding TB (TBAS).
CONTRACT DEVELOPER
Service Robotics Ltd
10.2019 - 02.2020
- This contract was for a start-up building an Android based robot as a companion for the elderly. I was tasked with incorporating voice recognition in the app and to that end I designed an Amazon Lex solution. I was also tasked with providing a multi-party Video chat system for which I used Twilio.
CONTRACT DEVELOPER
Degould Ltd
11.2019 - 01.2020
- During this three-month contract I was tasked with adding additional security into both Android and IOS apps to support the requirements of Jaguar Land Rover. This project included support for SSL pinning, jailbreak detection and the encryption of sensitive data.
CONTRACT DEVELOPER
Grassroots Systems Ltd
05.2019 - 09.2019
- I have been tasked by Grassroots to completely re-develop their entire system. This has included the creation of a new database in Azure SQL, a new Web API written in C#, a client application written in WPF and new IOS and Android mobile apps.
SENIOR APP DEVELOPER/MOBILE LEAD
Degould Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Development of an IOS and Android app that supported both phone and tablet. This app is used by car dealerships to submit damage reports for new vehicles as they arrive. Currently used by JLR, BMW, Bentley, VAG group and the Daimler group. The app utilised the company Web API to gather information and submit reports.
- Development of a WPF desktop app to allow OEMs to configure the vehicles supported by the app.
- Development of an Alexa skill for internal use to allow engineers to determine the status of our on-site vehicle photo booths.
- Development of an IOS app that utilises the Google Optical Spherical Camera API to manage and automate a high definition 360 camera for internal vehicle shots.
- Development of an IOS and Android app that connects to Smart home device APIs to send notifications to a third-party security company.
SENIOR APP DEVELOPER/MOBILE LEAD
Claims Consortium Group
01.2013 - 01.2017
- At CCG, my primary responsibility was to develop mobile Apps to support surveyors and contractors while in the field. Those apps include:
- The Surveyor's App (IOS Only). This is a comprehensive enterprise app used on site by surveyors to manage the entire survey lifecycle, gather data and transmit that data to the back end systems via a public facing WCF service. This app included the ability to gather data, take photos and annotate them, record videos and store them in the cloud, draw simple sketches and communicate seamlessly with the companies back end systems. This is an enterprise app and only available internally.
- The Contractor's app (IOS and Android). Similar to the Surveyor's app but aimed at on site contractors. This app primarily collected data and photos that then linked in with a customer's Track My Claim account. Track My Claim is a customer facing web site that allows policyholders to keep track of the progress of their house insurance claim. This is also an enterprise app and only available internally.
- Track My Claim Messenger (IOS and Android). One of the features of the Track My Claim web solution was to give the user the ability to communicate with all those involved with their claim via a proprietary messaging service. This included the claim handlers, surveyors and contractors. I was responsible for creating an app that supported this messaging feature for IOS and Android devices. This app is currently available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
- Stand Against Violence (IOS). CCG has a close connection with the Stand Against Violence charity and I was asked to create an app for them. This app was aimed at young teenagers with a view to keeping them safe and providing relevant information concerning personal safety and first aid. The SAV app is currently available on the Apple App Store.
- Viseption (IOS and Android). This solution is a Visit management system that was created to do away with the paper based signing in book found on reception. The solution consisted of an SQL database and Web API hosted on Azure, a WPF desktop app and an IOS/Android app. Using the desktop or mobile app, a user could create a visit log that not only created and managed the appointments in Outlook but also sent out the invitations and managed the various meeting rooms within the company. The system utilised Exchange Web Services (EWS) to perform all the Outlook tasks automatically.
- Attending trade shows and award events.
- Participating in regular team leader meetings to discuss best practices and future strategy.
- Hosted training sessions to teach staff how to use the mobile apps.
SOFTWARE DIRECTOR
TutorPro
01.2007 - 01.2013
SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
TutorPro
01.1990 - 01.2007
- For the last two years at this position I was responsible for writing and maintaining a suite of IOS and Android apps that supported our existing e-learning product catalogue.
- Creation of an E-Learning solution that included an authoring tool and Learning management system. All applications were written using .NET technologies utilizing web services and MSSQL databases.
- Management of all software developers throughout the history of the firm.
- Responsible for the recruitment and training of new staff.
- Producing best practice documentation and in house software to administer those practices.
- Travelled to many locations in Europe and the US to primarily train client staff on the usage of our software solutions and, on occasion to manage software teams to implement custom bespoke e-learning solutions.
- As a director, I regularly had to meet with clients in the UK and US to discuss the company direction, speak at seminars and generally represent the company.
- Researching new technologies to determine relevance within our future solutions and developing test solutions to determine their efficacy.
Education
Computer Studies Certificate level 3 - Computer Studies
Southampton College
Southampton 09.1989 - 09.1990
Leadership and Management Level 3 -
ILM
02.2001 - 04.2001
O'Levels - Mathematics B, English language B, Biology B, Science B, Chemistry C, Physics C
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Skills
- iOS and Android development
- C# and NET technologies
- Team leadership
- Project management and delivery
- Swift and Objective-C programming
- Java and Kotlin development
- Web API integration
- Bluetooth (BLE) framework expertise
- Apple and Android wallet integration
- Amazon Alexa and Lex development
- VBNET and ASPNET proficiency
- MVC architecture
- Entity Framework knowledge
- Transact SQL and LINQ skills
- WPF application development
- JavaScript, HTML, and jQuery expertise
- Google OSC integration
- NEST API familiarity
- NUnit testing framework
- Unit testing methodologies
- Twilio integration experience
- Software architecture design
- Deployment strategies
- Decision-making abilities
- People management skills
- Mentoring and training expertise
- Effective communication skills
- RESTful api integration
- SQL database manipulation
- User interface designing
- Adaptable to new technologies
Custom
Available on request.
Personal Information
Nationality: British
Timeline
CONTRACT DEVELOPER
EventLog Ltd
01.2024 - 07.2025
CONTRACT DEVELOPER
Qwitr
01.2023 - 12.2023
CONTRACT DEVELOPER
Kingshay Ltd
09.2020 - 12.2022
CONTRACT DEVELOPER
Degould Ltd
11.2019 - 01.2020
CONTRACT DEVELOPER
Service Robotics Ltd
10.2019 - 02.2020
CONTRACT DEVELOPER
Grassroots Systems Ltd
05.2019 - 09.2019
SENIOR APP DEVELOPER/MOBILE LEAD
Degould Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2019
SENIOR APP DEVELOPER/MOBILE LEAD
Claims Consortium Group
01.2013 - 01.2017
SOFTWARE DIRECTOR
TutorPro
01.2007 - 01.2013
Leadership and Management Level 3 -
ILM
02.2001 - 04.2001
SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
TutorPro
01.1990 - 01.2007
Computer Studies Certificate level 3 - Computer Studies
Southampton College
09.1989 - 09.1990
O'Levels - Mathematics B, English language B, Biology B, Science B, Chemistry C, Physics C
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