Igor Tarasenko

Igor Tarasenko

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(30 reviews)
US$40.00
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ABOUT ME
I ship AI features that actually reach production
I ship AI features that actually reach production

I build the thing end-to-end. Prototype → PRs → deployed system with evals, guardrails, and monitoring. iOS/Swift + Python + agents. You get handover-ready code in your repo, not spaghetti AI. Ex-Uber. 16 years shipping.

WHAT I DELIVER:
• Production AI systems — not prototypes that break in prod
• Evals, guardrails, and monitoring built in from day one
• iOS/Swift frontends + Python/agentic backends
• Handover-ready code, not spaghetti AI

PROOF:
• WhisperBoard — 50K+ downloads, 4.8★ rating
• mcp-browser-use — 850+ GitHub stars
• Ex-Uber engineer, 16 years building production systems
• 5.0 rating on Codementor (30 reviews)

Ukrainian, English
Amsterdam (+01:00)
Joined August 2017
EXPERTISE
2 years experience
AI Integration Expert specializing in LLMs, Stable Diffusion, generative AI, ComfyUI, MLOps, and agentic engineering for seamless experie...
AI Integration Expert specializing in LLMs, Stable Diffusion, generative AI, ComfyUI, MLOps, and agentic engineering for seamless experiences. I build practical AI-driven apps that boost productivity and deliver clear competitive advantages. I consult on the current state of generative AI, showing what works, what doesn’t, and how to apply it. Let me bring you up to speed with the latest tools that can 10× your productivity, business, life, and creativity.
13 years experience
I transform business requirements into market-leading mobile experiences by combining technical innovation with strategic insight. My exp...
I transform business requirements into market-leading mobile experiences by combining technical innovation with strategic insight. My expertise encompasses the entire development lifecycle—from initial concept validation through architecture design, implementation, and long-term scaling. My portfolio includes applications used by millions worldwide, including fintech solutions requiring ironclad security, content platforms demanding lightning performance at scale, and AI-enhanced tools that deliver unprecedented user value. This breadth of experience enables me to architect solutions that anticipate future needs while solving immediate business challenges. Unlike traditional development approaches, I focus on creating sustainable competitive advantages through technical decisions that impact key business metrics: user acquisition costs, retention rates, development velocity, and maintenance overhead. This business-centered perspective ensures your investment delivers measurable ROI beyond just feature completion.
Release planningApp Store OptimizationTechnical due diligence
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Release planningApp Store OptimizationTechnical due diligenceUX design
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13 years experience | 1 endorsement
iOS & Mobile Architecture. Beyond app development, I specialize in creating sophisticated mobile ecosystems that solve complex business c...
iOS & Mobile Architecture. Beyond app development, I specialize in creating sophisticated mobile ecosystems that solve complex business challenges. My experience spans consumer apps reaching millions of users and enterprise solutions demanding exceptional performance and security.
10 years experience
I design holistic technical solutions that seamlessly integrate mobile experiences with broader technical ecosystems. This expertise ensu...
I design holistic technical solutions that seamlessly integrate mobile experiences with broader technical ecosystems. This expertise ensures applications work harmoniously with existing infrastructure while positioning for future growth.
7 years experience
I create interfaces that adapt to user behavior through sophisticated data processing and machine learning. This approach delivers person...
I create interfaces that adapt to user behavior through sophisticated data processing and machine learning. This approach delivers personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention metrics.
Engagement mechanicsPersonalization enginesRecommender Systems
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Engagement mechanicsPersonalization enginesRecommender SystemsUser behavior analysis
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8 years experience | 4 endorsements
As an early Swift adopter, I've mastered building maintainable, future-proof codebases using advanced Swift patterns. My solutions levera...
As an early Swift adopter, I've mastered building maintainable, future-proof codebases using advanced Swift patterns. My solutions leverage Swift's type safety and performance characteristics to create robust applications that scale.
Concurrent ProgrammingRxSwiftCombineUIKitThe composable architectureDI
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12 years experience | 1 endorsement
Although SwiftUI has gained traction, I remain convinced that UIKit continues to hold a crucial position in iOS development. Drawing from...
Although SwiftUI has gained traction, I remain convinced that UIKit continues to hold a crucial position in iOS development. Drawing from my extensive experience working on renowned projects such as Uber, I can assert with certainty that I have honed my skills in crafting resilient user interfaces using UIKit.

REVIEWS FROM CLIENTS

5.0
(30 reviews)
Joshua Riley
Joshua Riley
December 2022
Great and very useful tips Igor provided me to organise my code better
Prash V
Prash V
August 2022
Great to work with! Answers questions as you go. Helpful in explaining his thought process.
Basel Farag
Basel Farag
June 2022
He's incredibly patient, very helpful. And clearly knowledgable.
Aline Tomasian
Aline Tomasian
May 2022
Igor is very experienced, knowledgeable and honest. Will be reaching out for my future needs. Thank you!
Alina Liu
Alina Liu
May 2022
Igor was so great to work with! We were able to figure out the solution to something we've been stuck on for over 2 days in less than an hour! 🎉✨
Norbert Grover
Norbert Grover
May 2022
Igor very concise and clear in his explanation.
Tammy Mundel
Tammy Mundel
April 2022
Igor is just amazing! He's patient and incredibly knowledgeable. He helped me tremendously while I was struggling with the codebase. The sessions with him are helpful, fun and educating, and they made me learn a lot. He also answered fast. Highly recommend you get him as your mentor :)
SOCIAL PRESENCE
GitHub
Whisperboard
The open-source iOS app that's making quality voice transcription more accessible on mobile devices.
Swift
798
80
mcp-browser-use
Python
97
7
EMPLOYMENTS
Software Engineer
Uber
2021-12-01-2025-02-01

Was part of key iOS development for Uber's global Wallet and Payment systems, processing billions in transactions. Architected mo...

Was part of key iOS development for Uber's global Wallet and Payment systems, processing billions in transactions. Architected modular payment solutions, improving security and transaction success. Collaborated with product and backend teams to streamline the payment user experience. Reduced payment-related crashes by 65% through robust testing.

UIKit
Swift
Payment systems
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UIKit
Swift
Payment systems
CI/CD
API Integration
Security software
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PROJECTS
WhisperboardView Project
2024
Developed and launched Whisperboard, an open-source iOS app for high-quality voice transcription. Integrated OpenAI's Whisper model to pr...
Developed and launched Whisperboard, an open-source iOS app for high-quality voice transcription. Integrated OpenAI's Whisper model to provide real-time transcription on-device. This project demonstrates my expertise in applying AI to mobile experiences while optimizing performance and user experience for audio processing on limited resources. The app is open-source, allowing continuous community contributions. It demonstrates end-to-end expertise of development.
Swift
iOS
Core ML
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Swift
iOS
Core ML
Combine
AI
Whisper
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GetLost - social platform for explorersView Project
2022
Created GetLost, a social network for travelers. Designed and built a feature-rich iOS application enabling users to connect and share tr...
Created GetLost, a social network for travelers. Designed and built a feature-rich iOS application enabling users to connect and share travel experiences. Key features included location-based content, interactive maps, and social interactions. This project demonstrated my ability to create complex, user-centric applications with a strong emphasis on UX design and data-driven features.
UIKit
Swift
GraphQL
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UIKit
Swift
GraphQL
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