About Me


Who Am I?
I'm a tech enthusiast with a Master's in Computer Science and a passion for turning ideas into digital magic.

What Drives Me?
I love pushing tech boundaries, from databases to machine learning and iOS development to augmented reality.

Why Collaborate With Me?
As an iOS Developer, I've led projects at The Pennsylvania State University, Shift Robotics, and CRED, leaving my mark in diverse domains.

Let's Build Something Amazing!
Whether it's iOS development, AR projects, or machine learning, let's create something extraordinary together!

Education


  • Aug 2022 - Present

    The Pennsylavania State University, University Park

    Computer Science and Engineering
    Masters in CSE
    GPA: 3.5 / 4.0

  • Aug 2018 - May 2022

    SRM University, AP

    Computer Science and Engineering
    I have majored in Machine Learning (ML) and minored in Mathematics
    GPA: 3.9 / 4.0

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2018

    FIITJEE, HYD

    12th - MPC (TS Board)
    Result: 95%

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2016

    Delhi Public School, HYD

    10th - CBSE Board
    GPA: 9.8 / 10

Career


  • Jun 2023 – Aug 2023

    iOS Developer Intern

    Shift Robotics

    Created app (UIKit + MVVM) connecting Moonwalkers with 12+ features. Implemented OTA automation (Bluetooth), reducing update time by 55%. Engineered a robust backend, boosting data processing efficiency by 45%.

    App link

  • Jan 2022 – Aug 2022

    iOS Developer

    CRED

    Led iOS Document Upload Platform (UIKit + VIPER) achieving 100% user adoption. Overhauled design and logic for cred.club/neopop, improving security and user experience for 4.5M daily users. Prototyped user customization for four credit cards using ARKit and SpriteKit.

    App link

  • Apr 2021 – Jan 2022

    iOS Developer - Founding Team

    Moving.so

    Created a social media platform for 50K+ crypto enthusiasts (UIKit + SwiftUI + MVC). Introduced gamified features like Interactive Polls and rewards, Video Stories, leading to a 25% increase in downloads and 55% daily user retention. Enhanced engagement by 40% on threads and posts.

    App link

  • Nov 2020 – Apr 2021

    iOS Developer Intern

    Product Innovation Academy (Applonx)

    Released customizable paid widget app (SwiftUI + MVC) for iPhone and iPad with 50K+ downloads. Enhanced user engagement by 35% and overall satisfaction by 45% with intuitive UX design across three apps.

    App link

  • May 2020 – Nov 2020

    SRM IGNITE

    SRM University, AP

    Pioneered an iOS and an Android mobile App for my university. Successfully implemented the transformation of the paper-based procedure to online mode

Teaching Assistantships - Career


Organisations


Graduate and Professional Student Association at Penn State

The Pennsylavania State University

Delegate of Engineering

Sep 2022 – Jun 2023

Application Design and Development (ADD)

SRM University, AP

Founder and Convener of ADD SRMAP

Oct 2020 – May 2022

Next Tech Lab, AP

SRM University, AP

Associate at AI/ML lab

Jan 2019 – Present

Student Council

SRM University, AP

Member

Convener of ADD Club

Campus Ambassador

IEEE IIITD Elysium

2020-2021

See Credentials

Campus Ambassador

International Model United Nations Association (IMUNA)

Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

See Credentials

Programming Languages


Swift

Python

SQL

Java

C++

C

Kotlin

JavaScript

Development Frameworks & Libraries


UIKit, SwiftUI, MVVM, MVC, VIPER, Git, Xcode, Firebase, AWS, Realm, Combine, RxSwift, GCD, Core Data, Core Animation, Core Bluetooth, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Authentication, ARKit, MLKit, tvOS, StoreKit, SpriteKit, WidgetKit, StoreKit, CI/CD, JSON, API’s, React Native, SDK, XCTest, Figma, Sketch, Photoshop XD

Databases


MySQL

Realm

Core Data

Firebase

Languages


English

Professional

Hindi

Professional

Telugu

Professional

Projects


Widget App

WidgetKit | SwiftUI | Swift | Networking | Realm

See Work

Twitter Sentimental Analyser

MLKit | UIKit | Swift | Networking

See Work

SRM Ignite

UIKit | Swift | Networking | Firebase | Realm

See Work

CrytoCoin Value Converter

UIKit | Swift | Networking

See Work

AR Newspaper

ARKit | MLKit | UIKit | Swift

See Work

AR Measuring App

ARKit | MLKit | UIKit | Swift

See Work

Image Recognition

MLKit | UIKit | Swift

See Work

Flower Recognition

MLKit | UIKit | Swift | Networking

See Work

AR Pokemon App

ARKit | MLKit | UIKit | Swift

See Work

Weather App

UIKit | Swift | Networking

See Work

HX4News App

SwiftUI | Swift | Networking

See Work

Interests


Stocks

Crypto

Teaching

Music


@ Sai Naveen Katla, 2024