A Bit About Me
Based in
Turin, Italy
Specializing
iOS Development
I'm Kimia, a Junior iOS Developer and graduate of the Apple Developer Academy @Unina Federico II. In 2026 I was selected by Apple as one of just 50 Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winners worldwide, and invited to spend three days at Apple Park during WWDC. My work is driven by a simple belief: technology should empower everyone.
My path into iOS didn't start there. I began in Computer Software Engineering and worked as a frontend developer building web interfaces with React, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS — a foundation that shapes how I build today.
Today I build accessible iOS applicationswith Swift and SwiftUI that bridge the gap between complex technology and human needs. From apps that let people explore the world through touch, sound, and speech to educational tools that teach children through interactive experiences, I care about making iOS apps more inclusive and impactful. Based in the Turin area, Italy — and open to new opportunities: remote, hybrid, or in-person in Turin or across Italy.
What Drives Me
My core values shape every iOS app I build and every line of Swift code I write
Inclusive Design
Creating iOS apps that work for everyone, with special focus on accessibility and assistive technologies.
Swift Excellence
Writing clean, efficient Swift code that follows best practices and leverages the latest iOS frameworks.
User-Centered
Putting users first in every iOS design decision, ensuring meaningful and impactful mobile experiences.
Innovation
Exploring cutting-edge iOS technologies like ARKit, CoreML, and Vision to solve real-world problems.
My Journey
From computer engineering to accessibility-focused iOS development
Swift Student Challenge — Distinguished Winner
achievementSelected by Apple as one of just 50 Distinguished Winners worldwide among thousands of participants — for an accessibility-focused app — and invited to spend three days at Apple Park during WWDC.
Independent iOS Developer
workGraduated the Apple Developer Academy and began building and shipping iOS apps independently under my own Apple Developer account — owning the full release lifecycle (App Store Connect, TestFlight, submission) and store optimization — alongside freelance client work.
Apple Developer Academy @Unina Federico II
educationJoined the nine-month Apple Developer Academy (2024–2025), an intensive Challenge-Based Learning program in iOS development and product design, after being selected from more than 2,100 applicants.
B.Sc. Computer Engineering — Politecnico di Torino
educationBegan a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at the Politecnico di Torino, building on my computer-science foundations alongside my software work.
Frontend Developer — Eleman
workWorked as a frontend developer, building responsive web interfaces with React.js, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS, using component libraries like Ant Design and Material-UI.
Computer Software Engineering — Sadjad University
educationStarted my journey in tech with Computer Software Engineering, completing coursework in programming fundamentals (C++, MATLAB), mathematics, physics, and linear algebra.