# Sukhpreet Deol > Staff Software Engineer Location: San Mateo, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/sukhpreet From a very early age, I was interested in learning more about the world and solving problems. I realized that solving complex problems with technology as an engineer would allow me to see the solution immediately after building it and scale globally. I realized that iOS apps had the best infrastructure for growth. I obsess over building the best frontend and backend solutions and optimizing the customer experience. I run A/B tests rigorously and manage product risks proactively. I feed my curiosity by developing innovative products that solve real world problems. Outside of work, I love trying out new restaurants, traveling, and going on hikes. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ SmartNews Jan 2024 – Present | Palo Alto, California, United States - Leading mobile development with a focus on scalability, performance, and cross-platform architecture. - Spearheaded the migration from native iOS to React Native, improving development efficiency and maintainability. - Optimizing data collection and user engagement strategies to support product growth. - Ensuring best practices for performance, accessibility, and security across the mobile platform. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align engineering execution with business objectives. ### Senior iOS Developer @ TikTok Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | San Jose, California, United States Led iOS development initiatives at TikTok, driving user growth and engagement through optimized login flows and retention strategies. Spearheaded performance improvements and feature enhancements, contributing to TikTok’s expansion in global markets. - Enhanced user authentication flows, improving onboarding and reducing friction for new users. - Optimized app performance, reducing load times and increasing responsiveness. - Mentored junior developers, fostering a high-performance team culture. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and QA, to execute high-impact features on aggressive timelines. ### iOS Developer @ PayPal Jan 2018 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area Played a key role in the development and launch of PayPal’s flagship iOS features, delivering a seamless and secure payment experience for millions of users. Focused on scalability, A/B testing, and agile development to optimize performance and engagement. - Spearheaded multiple product launches, ensuring smooth App Store releases. - Designed and implemented scalable architectures, improving app reliability and efficiency. - Leveraged data-driven A/B testing to refine user experience and drive business growth. - Led agile development cycles, coordinating across engineering, product, and UX teams. ### iOS Developer @ Optima Global Solutions Inc. Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area Developed and maintained iOS applications for startups and Fortune 100 clients as part of an outsourced development team. Delivered high-quality, custom solutions tailored to client needs, enhancing user experience and functionality. - Built and deployed iOS applications across diverse industries. - Optimized app performance and resolved complex technical challenges. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align software solutions with business goals. ### iOS Developer @ AreaLive PBC Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco My first start up experience ## Education ### University of California, Santa Cruz Jan 2013 – Jan 2017 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sukhpreet-deol - GitHub: https://github.com/ssdeol --- Source: https://flows.cv/sukhpreet JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/sukhpreet/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22