Meet Francisco José Navarro García

Francisco José Navarro García is the co-founder and CEO of AtalayaSoft and an experienced iOS software engineer with over 23 years in software development. Specializing in native iOS applications, Francisco has a rich background working with high-profile clients such as Banco Santander, Fox International Channel, Repsol, and National Geographic.

He has experience developing applications used by up to 15 million users, demonstrating his ability to create scalable, robust, and user-friendly solutions. Francisco’s extensive expertise covers various industries, including fintech, media, and cybersecurity, showcasing his versatility and commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.

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Early Passion for Programming

Francisco’s journey in programming began at the age of 13 when he developed his first video games on an Amstrad CPC 6128 with a disk drive. He started programming in BASIC, Pascal, and C, igniting a lifelong passion for software development.

23+ years as a software developer
9+ years as an iOS developer
It's my passion
Cherrytel Comunicaciones

Cherrytel Comunicaciones

La Nevera Roja

La Nevera Roja

Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

Destinia.com

Destinia.com

Recognitions & Achievements

How I Like to Work

I prefer to work with native technologies to ensure the best performance and user experience. My development toolkit includes:

Swift & SwiftUI

Leveraging the power of Swift and SwiftUI to build intuitive and high-performance applications.

MVVM Architecture

Implementing MVVM for maintainable and scalable code.

Git for Version Control

Using Git to manage code versions and collaborate effectively with team members.

Scrum Methodology

Adopting Scrum to maintain flexibility and continuously improve the development process.

Minimal Use of Third-Party Libraries

Relying mainly on native frameworks and tools, with minimal use of third-party libraries like URLSession.

Pomodoro Technique

Applying the Pomodoro Technique to stay focused and productive.

Although I prefer to work this way, I am adaptable and can work with the client's preferred technologies and methodologies.

My Professional Philosophy

My approach to professional life and work is deeply rooted in the following Japanese philosophies:

  • 01. Ikigai (生き甲斐)

    Finding purpose in my work by aligning what I love, what I’m good at, what the world needs, and what I can be paid for.

  • 02. Kaizen (改善)

    Continuously improving processes, products, and services to deliver the best possible results.

  • 03. Shoshin (初心)

    Maintaining an open and curious mindset, always ready to learn and adapt.

  • 04. Gaman (我慢)

    Demonstrating patience and resilience in the face of challenges, ensuring consistent progress and success.

Professional Summary

With more than 9 years of dedicated iOS development experience and 23 years in software development overall, Francisco has established himself as a top-tier iOS developer.

He excels in both Swift and Objective-C and is known for his ability to integrate seamlessly into teams, delivering high-quality software solutions. Francisco has extensive experience in creating and maintaining frameworks, distributing them via Swift Package Manager (SPM) for use in third-party applications.

He has successfully created applications from scratch for startups, maintained and refactored legacy applications following best practices to ensure compatibility with the latest iOS versions, and prepared applications to meet accessibility standards.

In his career, Francisco has worked as a CTO for startups, senior developer, and development leader. He has also trained and provided support to other developers and conducted technical interviews.

He also has a strong background in publishing apps on the Apple App Store, both enterprise and standard, successfully navigating the app review process and passing rigorous security audits.

Programming Languages

Swift, Objective-C.

Frameworks & Libraries

SwiftUI, Combine, UIKit, Core Data, SwiftData, AVFoundation, MapKit, Core Location, Core Motion, Core ML, CloudKit, StoreKit, Alamofire, AFNetworking, Realm.

Design Patterns

Clean Code (SOLID Principles), MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel), VIPER (View-Interactor-Presenter-Entity-Router), MVC (Model-View-Controller), MVP (Model-View-Presenter).

Tools & Platforms

GIT, SVN, Gitflow, Xcode, TestFlight, Jenkins, Firebase, CI, CD, SonarQube, Jira, Trello, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Telegram, Swift Package Manager, CocoaPods, Carthage.

Others

Test-Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, UI Testing, App Security, Encryption, Bluetooth Integration, NFC, Async/Await, Grand Central Dispatch (GCD), Callbacks, REST Services, SOAP Services, Socket Connections, Offline Data Management, Preloading Data, iCloud Sync, Data Synchronization, Background Tasks, Apple Store Account Management (Enterprise and Standard), Performance Optimization (Instruments), WebSocket Connections, Machine Learning (Core ML).

Career Statistics

App with the Most Users: Banco Santander with 15 million users, rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 354k ratings on the App Store as of May 16, 2024.

The app serves users in Spain, Portugal, the UK, and Poland.

15 million users, rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 354k ratings.
  • 10+

    Startups (HuaShengTong, Destinia, PackLink.com, Biocryptology (B-FY), Colada App, LaNeveraRoja.com, AlienVault, BeMuseums, ACPOL EB, and others)

  • 4

    Cybersecurity Companies (AlienVault, Indra, Biocryptology (B-FY), & Wise Security)

  • 16+

    Product Companies (Banco Santander, Biocryptology (B-FY), Destinia, PackLink.com, Fundación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza, LaNeveraRoja.com, and others)

  • 13+

    IT Consultancies (Indra, atSistemas, Vector Software, Softtek, Plexus Tech, QUADRAM | Mobile Solutions, Entorno Digital de Comunicación, Acilia Internet, etc.)

Clients

I have had the privilege of working with several renowned clients, delivering top-notch solutions tailored to their needs.

Banco Santander
Indra
B-FY
Softtek
WISE SECURITY
Plexus Tech
FOX International Channels
Repsol
Alien Vault
El País
National Geographic
Destinia.com
Metrovacesa
Packlink
Thyssen-Bornemisza
Pernod Ricard
Legálitas

Experience

Present Mar 2019
AtalayaSoft OÜ

iOS Software Engineer.

I have worked as a contractor for various companies, being part of their teams as a senior iOS developer. My experience includes iOS App Development and Maintenance, iOS App Development Consulting, Project Analysis, and Technical Interview Assistance for companies such as Indra, Banco Santander, El País, Wise Security, and B-FY, among others.

At Banco Santander, I was part of the Core Team, developing key components that power consumer applications in the United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, and Poland.

Sep 2023 May 2021
Santander T&O España

iOS Software Engineer (Contractor).

Banco Santander is one of the largest and most well-known banking institutions globally, with a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1857 in Santander, Spain, the bank has grown to serve over 145 million customers worldwide through an extensive network of branches and digital platforms.

I developed new features and screens for OneApp Europe in the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, and Poland, a mobile application with 15 million users, rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store based on over 354,000 reviews.

Mar 2021 Jun 2020
Indra

iOS Software Engineer (Contractor).

Indra is a global leading company in defense, aerospace, and technology, with over 57,000 employees in 46 countries and operations in more than 140. In 2023, it achieved revenues of €4.343 billion. Its innovative solutions promote digitalization and sustainability to address social and environmental challenges.

I developed an iOS application for the electronic signing of documents using digital certificates. I maintained signing SDKs and other applications. I also created a new multi-client signing platform on iOS.

Apr 2020 Apr 2019
Biocryptology (B-FY)

iOS Software Engineer (Contractor).

B-FY is a technology company that truly identifies people, eliminates fraud, and protects privacy.

I worked as the lead iOS developer as a contractor.

Mar 2019 Feb 2018
Biocryptology (B-FY)

iOS Software Engineer.

B-FY is a technology company that truly identifies people, eliminates fraud, and protects privacy.

I worked as the lead iOS developer.

Feb 2018 Aug 2017
ISBAN - Grupo Santander

iOS Software Engineer.

Banco Santander is one of the largest and most well-known banking institutions globally, with a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1857 in Santander, Spain, the bank has grown to serve over 145 million customers worldwide through an extensive network of branches and digital platforms.

I worked at the client's offices (Banco Santander) within a mobility laboratory as an iOS developer, developing new features and fixing bugs for various apps.

Feb 2018 Jul 2017
atSistemas

iOS Software Engineer.

atSistemas, with more than 28 years of experience, has become a market benchmark in consulting, IT services, and software development. Over 300 companies from all sectors have trusted them to offer innovative solutions and support their digital transformation.

I worked in the client’s offices (Santander Tecnología) on loan from atSistemas.

Aug 2017 Feb 2017
HuaShengTong

Co-Founder, CEO & iOS Software Engineer.

Huashengtong/花生通 was an app for Chinese residing in foreign countries. Also for people who are not Chinese but who are interested in Asian culture, especially China.

We created the start-up with a team of 6 people with diverse profiles in the digital sector and the Chinese community. I worked as CEO and iOS developer.

Feb 2017 Dec 2014
AtalayaSoft LTD

Co-Founder, CEO & iOS Software Engineer.

AtalayaSoft was an app development company offering freelance services for various clients.

I worked as an iOS developer (Objective-C, Swift), creating apps for iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch.

Aug 2016 Apr 2016
QUADRAM | Mobile Solutions

iOS Software Engineer.

QUADRAM is an agency for apps and digital projects.

I worked as an iOS developer (Objective-C), creating apps for iPhone.

Apr 2016 Aug 2015
Entorno Digital de Comunicacion

iOS Software Engineer.

Entorno Digital is a company dedicated to integrating technological solutions, having provided solutions tailored to the needs of its clients for 20 years.

I worked as an iOS developer (Objective-C), creating apps for iPhone.

Aug 2015 Jun 2015
Destinia

Senior Web Developer.

Destinia is an online travel agency based in Spain that sells worldwide. They have a technological mind and a traveling heart. Fast facts: founded in 2001, with almost 20 years of experience. Nearly 2 million customers and its offer includes more than 500,000 hotels and 600 airlines.

I worked in the Backend department, maintaining and developing new functionalities.

Jun 2015 Jan 2015
PackLink.com

Software Engineer.

Packlink.es is a start-up offering users the possibility to compare and carry out parcel and courier shipments, door to door, with the best carriers.

I worked on the projects www.packlink.it (Italy) and www.packlink.de (Germany), both in maintenance and the development of new functionalities.

Jan 2015 Mar 2012
Fundación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza

Software Engineer.

The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation, study, exhibition, and dissemination of the collection housed in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.

I worked in the client’s offices (Thyssen Museum) as an intern on loan from Acilia Internet, working on the website (http://www.museothyssen.org).

Jan 2015 Dec 2011
Acilia Internet

Senior Web Developer.

Acilia Software is a leading Spanish company in the web and mobile solutions development market, with offices in Madrid and Montevideo. It has developed web, mobile, and e-commerce publishing platforms that have been implemented in more than 40 countries for top-level sites such as National Geographic, Fox International Channels, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, BBVA, and the Condé Nast Group (publisher of Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, and GQ) in Spain and France.

At Acilia, I worked as a senior web developer.

Dec 2011 Jul 2011
Artdinamica Comunicacion S.L.

Senior Web Developer.

Artdinamica is an advertising and development agency specializing in the creation of web pages and mobile applications.

At Artdinamica, I worked as a senior web developer.

Jul 2011 Feb 2011
LaNeveraRoja.com

CTO (Chief technology officer).

La Nevera Roja, present in more than 600 Spanish locations, had 7,000 associated restaurants and 30 varieties of food from all continents, with the possibility of home delivery or order pickup at the restaurant.

It was acquired in February 2015 by Rocket Internet Group, becoming part of the Global Online Takeaway Group. In 2016, it was sold to Just Eat along with PizzaBo, Hellofood Brasil, and Hellofood México for a total of 125 million euros.

I worked as CTO and senior web developer.

Feb 2011 Sep 2009
AlienVault (Creators of OSSIM)

Senior Web Developer.

AlienVault is a private company headquartered in Silicon Valley and backed by Trident Capital; Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers; GGV Capital; Intel Capital; Sigma West; Adara Venture Partners; Top Tier Capital; and other companies. AlienVault Labs conducts security research on global threats and vulnerabilities.

It currently belongs to AT&T, another company focused on security threat analysis. The sale price is not known, but it is clear that AlienVault had managed to “raise” 120 million dollars in different investment rounds since its founders began their activity in 2007.

I worked in the R&D department of the Open Source OSSIM project.

Sep 2010 May 2009
Carintia Comunicación S.L.

Senior Web Developer.

I was working as a freelancer on various web projects for the advertising agency Carintia Comunicación S.L.

Apr 2009 Feb 2006
Carintia Comunicación S.L.

Senior Web Developer.

Carinthia Communication S.L. was the largest advertising and communication services agency in Campo de Gibraltar.

I worked in the web development department, performing development tasks, being a support point for junior developers, implementing new technologies, and substituting for the department head when she had to be away from the company for a long time.

Jan 2006 Aug 2005
FJNavarro Diseño Gráfico / Desarrollo web

Web designer and developer.

I worked as a freelancer for different design companies and advertising agencies, including Colmenero & Rodríguez Publicidad and ITG Network Business SL.

Aug 2005 Apr 2005
Golden Mile Residences S.L.

Web department manager.

Golden Mile Residences was a real estate agency specializing in the luxury sector, located in Puerto Banús (Marbella).

I worked in the client’s office as an external contractor.

Aug 2005 Aug 2004
FJNavarro Estudio de Diseño

Creative Director, Web Developer and Manager.

I founded my web design and development studio, working as a web designer and developer.

Aug 2004 Mar 2004
Creat Estudio Creativo S.L.

Web Developer.

Creat Estudio Creativo was an advertising services and graphic design agency that served the entire Campo de Gibraltar.

I worked in the web development department, developing PHP applications and Flash applications with ActionScript.

Mar 2004 Feb 2003
Sur Creativo

Web Department Director.

Sur Creativo was a web design and development company located in Algeciras (Cádiz).

I was co-founder of the company leading the web development department and also doing all the web application development.

Jan 2003 Jan 2002
Cherrytel Comunicaciones

Web and Multimedia Developer.

Cherrytel Comunicaciones is a programming, web design and online marketing company that operates in the new technologies sector. Founded in 1997, the company has 5 offices: Málaga, Madrid, Córdoba, Cádiz and Sevilla.

I worked as a web and multimedia developer.

Dec 2001 Jan 2001
Ok Computer

Web and Multimedia Developer.

Ok Computer was a web development company located in Algeciras (Cádiz).

I worked in the web development department, doing web design and development tasks.

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Fran Education

Education

In addition to formal education, I have completed numerous courses on platforms like Udemy, Apple Coding Academy, Keep Coding, and FunctionalHub. These courses have focused on iOS development, Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, TDD, GIT, CI/CD, and various architectures.

  • Advanced Technician in Multiplatform Application Development, Computer Programming (2011 - 2014) - FOC
  • Design, Organization, and Evaluation of Video Games and Gamification Video Game Design and Interactive Content (2014) - Universidad Europea

Testimonials

" It is a pleasure to recommend Fran, who is a key member of the team at B-FY, serving as the lead for iOS development in Biocryptology. He is responsible for app programming and security libraries, showcasing profound technical knowledge and an admirable ability to deliver results of the highest quality.

He stands out for his diligence and responsibility, consistently meeting established deadlines. His work, both in implementing new features and enhancing security, is always aligned with the product goals and meticulously planned, enabling him to meet sprint objectives without fail.

When the iOS team expanded within the company, Fran took on the challenge of coordinating the team, leading both functional development and code migrations to Swift. His leadership has been crucial in maintaining the quality and cohesion of the product during a period of significant technological change. He consistently demonstrates a proactive and problem-solving attitude, offering innovative solutions and ensuring the team achieves collective success.

His work is impeccable, and his commitment to excellence is evident in every project. Beyond his technical skills, his approach fosters a collaborative and respectful team environment. I am confident that his analytical ability, meticulousness, and team leadership skills are a valuable asset to any company he chooses to join. "

" I had the opportunity to work directly with Francisco on the development and evolution of Santander Bank applications for 7 months, so I am well aware of his daily performance. I can assure you that he is an honest, serious, responsible, committed person, capable of handling any task assigned to him. Additionally, he always showed a willingness to perform his tasks as well as assist in any unforeseen events.

He has extensive knowledge of iOS development and a previous web profile that gives him a broader understanding of developing a global solution.

His affable nature, eagerness to learn and improve, makes working with him a true pleasure. "

" Francisco José is highly skilled in iOS development, and it’s evident that he is truly passionate about it. He has all the necessary hardware resources and is well-versed in agile methodologies. In our case, we worked with Trello and Excel. Communication with him is seamless, which makes it easy to resolve any questions that arise during development. I would definitely recommend him. "

" Fran is a highly experienced professional who is not only contributing to our iOS app development but also to many other key areas essential for the growth of a start-up. "

" I have been working with Fran as an Acilia resource for a couple of years, and his best qualities are his proactivity, his interest in continuous learning and staying up-to-date with web and app technologies, and his ability to work in a team, collaborating with various profiles to carry out developments. "

" Francisco José is a great professional and very hardworking with high motivation and a positive spirit. I appreciate that he is very calm and creates a good atmosphere within the team. "

" Fran is a well-trained and experienced worker, always learning new things. Very methodical in everything he does and with very clear ideas. Always willing to share his knowledge with the group. And as a person, he is an excellent guy! "

" Francisco is a great professional, and this is evident in his more than 10 years of experience in the internet sector.

This extensive experience, along with his continuous desire for learning and training, makes Francisco a highly qualified professional for software development and the internet sector. The work with multiple technologies that he has done over all these years of experience broadens the range of challenges that Francisco can successfully tackle.

Additionally, on a human level, Francisco has an open character, is capable of delegating and sharing, skills that make him very capable of working in a team. Another remarkable aspect of Francisco is his initiative in sharing knowledge and learning from others, which fosters the learning of the entire group.

During the almost three years I worked with Francisco, he was a true reference for me, as well as the person who introduced me to the sector and trained me during that time. "

" An example of order, seriousness, and immense love for his work. Factors that not only affect his productivity and performance but also translate into a close relationship with his colleagues, being attentive and willing to listen, debate, teach, share… undoubtedly, his desire to progress will take him wherever he wants. "

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Hobbies and Interests

In addition to my professional work, I have a wide range of hobbies and interests. I enjoy programming apps, reading manga and comics, playing video games, and collecting retro video game consoles.

I'm passionate about reading, practicing martial arts, staying fit, traveling, and exploring different cuisines.

I also love airsoft, which adds an element of strategy and excitement to my leisure time.

My diverse interests not only keep me inspired but also help me bring a unique perspective to my work.

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