Robert Covu

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267-***-****

Dear hiring manger,

I am writing to express my interest in the Software Engineer, iOS position at your esteemed organization.

I hold a master’s degree in Information Systems from Touro College Graduate School of Technology with a focus in web and application development and I bring a unique blend of skills and experiences that make me an ideal candidate for this role.

During my time as an iOS developer, I have encountered a number of challenging situations which I was able to overcome with my coding and information systems expertise, attention to detail, and diligent problem-solving. In one such instance, I confronted what initially appeared to be a minor defect in our company’s iOS UI app, only to discover a complex issue deeply embedded within a Combine design pattern. The challenge at hand required addressing the problem without causing disruption to the existing codebase. The original design, which needlessly employed Combine, led to an undesirable shimmering effect that froze randomly on the UI. Through a meticulous process of anomaly elimination within the Combine structure, I successfully mitigated the issue. Notably, I achieved this without making significant changes in the code, demonstrating my ability to streamline and enhance the functionality without compromising other aspects of the UI.

In another instance, I encountered a particularly challenging situation involving push notifications. The task was to demonstrate that push notifications were not being received on an iOS device due to reasons beyond our application's control. Despite the inherent limitations in sniffing iOS devices, I successfully connected the iPhone to my machine and ran a Wireshark sniffer, selectively filtering the push notifications in question. My innovative solution to the problem not only showcased my technical prowess but also resolved the issue definitively, proving that our app was not at fault.

My approach to problem-solving revolves around a genuine passion for overcoming brainteasing challenges. With over 17 years of experience in IT, including recent roles in iOS development, QA, and support engineering, I have honed my skills in managing projects related to IT hardware and software security systems. I have conducted risk analyses, collaborated with support teams to educate users, and implemented effective solutions. Additionally, I have a proven track record of meticulously documenting project statuses.

I am confident that my technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and extensive IT background make me a valuable asset for your team. I have attached my resume for your consideration and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills align with your organization's needs in greater detail.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to the success of your team.

Sincerely,

Robert Covu

Robert Covu ad3hkj@r.postjobfree.com

267-***-****

OBJECTIVE: iOS Engineer

Results-driven professional with a diverse skill set encompassing programming, iOS development, system QA and integration analysis, as well as IT support. Seeking a challenging position where I can leverage my technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and passion for innovation to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Programming Languages

C/C++

JavaScript

Swift (iOS)

SQL

HTML

Unix Bash

TK / TCL

Perl

Flutter

Development Environments, Operating Systems, & Applications

Xcode

Andriod Studio

GitHub / GitLab / BitBucket

Linux

WireShark

VirtualBox

Hyper-V

VMWare

Windows OS

Mac OS

Networking & Test Network Equipment

Rohde&Schwartz-CMW500

Agilent 8960

AeroFlex 7100

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

iOS Developer 2021-2023

Enhance IT (Clients: Charter Communications, Providence, JPMorgan Chase)

Engineered iOS applications using Xcode for prominent clients.

Revitalized a test application using old C# - Xamarin in Microsoft Visual Studio for Mac, enhancing cross-platform functionality.

Investigated and optimized the performance of an SDK, gaining insights into system resource consumption.

Evaluated and proposed enhancements to an existing background task mechanism, potentially improving its design.

Established a foolproof environment using Wireshark to validate the receipt of push notifications for specific iOS apps.

Integrated Restful APIs and adeptly handled intricate UI and business logic defects.

Spearheaded unit testing using QuickSpec & Nimble based on Sourcery, and developed comprehensive test applications in XCTest.

Implemented logging access with Datadog, and seamlessly incorporated code for amplitude feature flags.

Thrived in an Agile environment, leveraging native frameworks, and applying 3rd party frameworks through Cocoa Pods.

Teaching Assistant & Networking Advisor 2019-2021

Touro College

Orchestrated the setup of virtual and physical network environments and tested various topologies for future class setups.

Proficiently worked in virtual environments (Hyper-V and VirtualBox) and physical environments, managing MS Server 2016 / 2019 setups.

Designed undergraduate level Linux course materials and curriculum, and graded student assignments.

Senior QA Engineer 2016-2018

Motorola Solutions

Verified the functionality of an RT Embedded modem for public safety vehicles, ensuring secure internet and intranet access.

Identified and isolated software and hardware issues with Android-based devices.

Detected and resolved root cause issues related to the Linux Embedded OS, CPU overload, and Memory overflow.

Conducted anomaly detection in RF using simulators such as Agilent 8960, Rohde&Schwartz-CMW500, AeroFlex 7100.

Monitored data transfer integrity and communication for packet loss with sniffing tools.

Documented issues with JIRA and Quality Center / ALM, contributing to an Agile development environment.

Secure IT services (Owner) 2010-2015

RCSoftech

Oversaw end-to-end project management, ensuring successful delivery of IT projects for small to medium businesses.

Managed IT maintenance, including setting up Exchange Servers, maintaining backup services and data recovery, and configuring secure connections.

Programmed secure boxes and routers for server connectivity over the internet with mobile phones to MS Exchange servers.

QA Engineer 2008-2010

Israel Aerospace Industry (IAI)

Executed QA verifications for RT-Embedded PowerPC 603 based units, developing comprehensive test methodologies and scenarios.

Designed a traceability matrix and created a tracking plan for the software test plan.

Conducted manual tests for integration between different hardware components.

Wrote design and test plan documents (STP, ATP, STIP) and contributed to the creation and administration of a QC cluster for testing.

EDUCATION:

M.S. in Information Technology – Concentration: Web and Application Development 2021

Touro College New York, NY

B.Sc. in Computer Science and Mathematics – Project Major: Embedded MCU 8051 2006

Netanya Academic College Netanya, Israel

LANGUAGES:

Fluent in English, Romanian, and Hebrew.

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