Senior iOS Developer · Pokhara, Nepal
Raja Sushil Adhikari
I build fast, polished iOS apps that millions of people use.
I'm a mobile app developer based in Pokhara, Nepal, building media-rich iOS apps in photo editing, audio/video processing, finance, utilities, and wellness. I've scaled applications to 5 million monthly active users with a consistent 4.6 average rating, while leading end-to-end development and mentoring teams.
- Years building iOS apps
- 7+
- Monthly active users
- 5M+
- Average app rating
- 4.6★
- Flagship apps shipped
- 6+
Senior iOS developer with 7+ years of shipping apps
I'm a passionate Senior iOS Developer with 7+ years of experience crafting scalable, user-focused mobile applications. My work spans media-intensive domains like photo manipulation, audio/video editing, finance tools, utilities, and wellness apps, where performance, smooth media handling, and a great user experience are critical.
I've scaled products to 5 million monthly active users while maintaining a strong 4.6 average rating across app stores. I lead end-to-end iOS development, collaborate cross-functionally with designers, product, and backend teams, and mentor junior developers to help them grow into strong contributors.
I'm always exploring the latest iOS technologies (SwiftUI, Swift Concurrency, new frameworks), contributing to open source when I can, and staying sharp through tech blogs, WWDC, and developer conferences. Outside of code, you'll find me hiking the trails of the Himalayas.
Working on an iOS project or just want to talk tech? See how I can help with your app.
Quick facts
- Role
- Senior Mobile App Developer at Yarsa Labs
- Experience
- 7+ years building iOS apps (since 2019)
- Specialties
- Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, AVFoundation, Core Image, VisionKit
- Impact
- Apps with 5M+ monthly active users and a 4.6 average rating
- Available for
- Freelance iOS projects, consulting and collaborations
- Location
- Milanchok, Khudi · Pokhara 30, Kaski, Nepal
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +977 9869141434
- GitHub
- github.com/rajasushil1
Seven years at Yarsa Labs, from intern to senior
- March 2024 – PresentCurrent
Senior Mobile App Developer
Yarsa Labs · Pokhara, Nepal
- Led development of media-intensive apps like Photo Editor, incorporating AI enhancements with Core Image and VisionKit, boosting performance by 35% in image rendering.
- Optimized apps for scalability, reducing crash rates by 25% and supporting 5M monthly active users with 4.6 rating.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (stakeholders, PMs, designers, backend, QA) to innovate features and ensure seamless execution.
- Mentored juniors through code reviews and upheld Apple's guidelines in deployments.
- July 2021 – March 2024
iOS Developer
Yarsa Labs · Pokhara, Nepal
- Built Video Editor with AVFoundation/AVKit for real-time editing and exports, and PDF Editor using PDFKit/PencilKit for annotations and collaboration, enhancing user productivity.
- Migrated Objective-C to Swift, improving maintainability and scalability.
- Delivered user-friendly interfaces via close collaboration with design, product, backend, and QA teams.
- Ensured 99.9% crash-free sessions through rigorous testing.
- July 2019 – July 2021
Junior iOS Developer
Yarsa Labs · Pokhara, Nepal
- Developed Gym Workout app with Lottie animations and HealthKit integration, plus Finance Manager using Core Data and StoreKit, driving high user retention through personalized features.
- Optimized UI/UX and integrated APIs/SDKs for enhanced functionality.
- Resolved bugs and met release timelines while gaining expertise in Swift/UIKit.
- January 2019 – June 2019
iOS Developer Intern
Yarsa Labs · Pokhara, Nepal
- Built modules for Meditation app using UIKit, focusing on audio and journaling features.
- Learned app lifecycle, debugging, and version control to support updates.
The tools I use to ship reliable iOS apps
Languages & Core
UI/UX & Layout
Architecture
Performance
Data & Storage
Media & Frameworks
Networking
Monetization & Distribution
Testing & Quality
Tools & Collaboration
Key projects
Media-heavy and everyday iOS apps I have built at Yarsa Labs. Each one has a short case study.
Photo Editor App
Built a full-featured photo editing app with AI-driven tools including smart cropping, filters, and background removal using Core Image and VisionKit. Integrated PhotosUI and ImageIO for seamless photo library access and enhancements. Delivered significant performance gains in image rendering and helped scale the app to a large user base.
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Video Editor App
Developed a video editing application with trimming, effects, and real-time preview using AVFoundation and AVKit. Implemented multi-resolution export options and smooth playback. Worked closely with design and product to ship a polished experience that met performance and quality targets.
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PDF Maker and Editor App
Designed and implemented a PDF creation and editing app with annotations, fillable forms, and collaboration features using PDFKit and PencilKit. Enabled users to create, annotate, and share PDFs with a focus on productivity and ease of use.
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Gym Workout Assistant App
Created a fitness app with customizable workout plans, progress tracking, and Lottie animations. Integrated HealthKit for health data and built analytics to recommend tailored routines. Contributed to high user retention through an engaging, intuitive interface.
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Finance Manager App
Built a personal finance app for budgeting, expense tracking, and insights using Core Data for local storage and StoreKit for premium features. Focused on clear visualizations and actionable data to help users manage their money effectively.
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Meditation and Motivation App
Developed core modules for a meditation and motivation app using UIKit, including guided audio sessions, daily quotes, and a simple journaling feature. Learned app lifecycle, debugging, and version control while supporting regular updates and user feedback.
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Recent articles
How to Become an iOS Developer in Nepal
A practical path to becoming an iOS developer in Nepal, covering Mac costs, learning Swift, building a portfolio, finding jobs and salaries.
How to Publish an iOS App on the App Store from Nepal
How to enroll in the Apple Developer Program from Nepal, pay the USD 99 fee with a dollar card, get paid in Nepal, and pass App Review.
How to Add AirDrop Sharing in iOS with UIActivityViewController
Add AirDrop sharing to your iOS app with UIActivityViewController, share files by URL, and control which activity types appear in the share sheet.
How to Add Gesture Recognizers, Annotations, and Routes in iOS Using MapKit
Use MapKit to add long-press gestures, pin annotations, polylines and driving routes to Apple Maps in an iOS app, with working Swift code.
How to Add Google and Facebook Login in iOS Using Firebase
Add Google Sign-In and Facebook Login to an iOS app: set up each provider, install the SDKs, and sign users in through Firebase Authentication.
How to Animate Table View Cells in iOS: Fade-In, Rotation & Fly-In Effects
Animate UITableView cells in iOS with fade-in, rotation and fly-in effects using tableView(_:willDisplay:forRowAt:) and CATransform3D.
Let's build your next iOS app
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