Mark Labios
Engineering Manager
Dubai
Summary
Engineering manager with over 10+ years of experience across multiple companies in both startups and established corporations. Regularly collaborates with stakeholders, business leaders and developers to strategize technical solutions and optimizations for problems and development bottlenecks. Has experience in hands-on technical product development across different domains such as software outsourcing, research, gaming, e-commerce, retail, finance, and fintech (mobile banking, blockchain).
Published several apps in the Apple App Store and Google Playstore.
Authored a patent for Samsung Research and Development Laboratories.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
1
1
Software Patent
1
1
Award in Field
Work History
IOS Technical Lead / Engineering Manager
Brilliant Star Technology
Dubai
11.2021 - Current
- Evaluated project requirements and established development strategies to identify and mitigate risks.
- Verified software technical documentations to meet client requirements and vision.
- Tested models (MVPs) of alternate designs and development methods to assess feasibility and operating factors effects.
- Addressed design challenges from front end ( iOS, React Native ) and back end ( Laravel, Express ) perspectives and evaluated alternative design architectures to meet project requirements.
- Communicated with internal and external stakeholders.
- In charge of development for iOS and Hybrid applications, and exposing SDKs as reusable via Cocoapods.
- Spearheaded internal innovation in new technologies including AR, VR and machine learning integration in existing applications.
Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager
Selah Technologies
Dubai
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Created development procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Spearheaded creation of mobile and web division.
- In charge of full stack development using technologies such as (iOS, Android, Firebase, Laravel, AWS, NoSql) for Selah social network for families.
- Built iOS codebase from ground up.
- Communicates directly with CEO and CPO to set product strategy and product milestones.
- Tasked with innovating development processes.
- Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects.
- Identified and documented project changes with proactive budget oversight.
Software Development Consultant
Freelance / Confidential
Dubai
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Consulted with clients to align future software development with customer priorities.
- Designed complete solution architecture tailored to specific end-user needs.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
- Integrated Biometric SDK.
- Integrated Push Notifications.
- Provided clean technical documentation (uses cases, sequence diagrams‚ etc.) as per recommended standards.
Mobile Applications Development Supervisor
Music Tribe / Behringer
Makati
12.2016 - 07.2019
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Pioneered development of mobile apps in both external and internal clients.
- Oversaw code reviews and pair programming sessions that reduced time consumed for bottlenecks and QA bug fixes.
- Led and mentored team of iOS and Android developers.
- Communicated directly with stakeholders for updates and requirement specifications.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Mobile Development Manager
Synergy88 Digital
Manila
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and setting plans to promote continuous improvement by establishing development protocols for developers using technologies such as Unity, Android, iOS and Cordova.
- Improved code quality by implementing CLEAN code on existing and previous projects.
- Led team of game developers, mobile developers, and game designers to release games on schedule.
- Managed project lifecycles from end to end. (Planning, Designing, Developing, Testing, Maintenance)
Mobile Software Engineer (Android, IOS)
Samsung Research and Development Laboratories
Taguig
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Published and developed mobile device feature Patent.
- In charge of AU Telstra's Bigpond integration to Android Jellybean OS.
- Primary role of Android Music Player Sub-Technical group lead.
- Opensource Management System support.
- Samsung SDK technical documentation team(technical writer).
- Android bootcamp trainer for new hires.
- Awarded Jjang award for new employees.
- 2013 hackathon winner for new hires.
- Joined Advanced Solutions Laboratory Division for confidential project.
Intern / Software Consultant
Infor / Lawson
Taguig
06.2012 - 11.2012
- Acting software consultant specializing in M3 Enterprise Management System.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, PH 03.2009 - 03.2013
Skills
IOS Development (Swift, Objective-C)
Android Development (Java, Kotlin)
Hybrid Mobile Development (React Native, Web))
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Project Management
Software Solutions Architecture
Technical Documentation and Strategy
Certification
Google Cloud Digital Leader Specialization
Patent
https://patents.justia.com/inventor/mark-joie-labios
Timeline
Google Cloud Digital Leader Specialization
08-2022
Google Foundations of Project Managemennt
07-2022
IOS Technical Lead / Engineering Manager
Brilliant Star Technology
11.2021 - Current
Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager
Selah Technologies
11.2020 - 11.2021
Software Development Consultant
Freelance / Confidential
07.2019 - 11.2020
Mobile Applications Development Supervisor
Music Tribe / Behringer
12.2016 - 07.2019
Mobile Development Manager
Synergy88 Digital
04.2015 - 12.2016
Mobile Software Engineer (Android, IOS)
Samsung Research and Development Laboratories
03.2013 - 04.2015
Intern / Software Consultant
Infor / Lawson
06.2012 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Santo Tomas
03.2009 - 03.2013