Meet Dandan Chang Wang

Dandan Chang Wang is the co-founder and iOS developer at AtalayaSoft. With a rich background in digital marketing and over 5 years of experience in iOS development, Dandan brings a unique blend of technical expertise and marketing acumen to the team. She has also worked with notable companies like eBay.com.

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From Digital Marketing to Apple Ecosystem Development

Dandan’s journey into the digital world was inspired by her husband, Francisco. Initially, she delved into digital marketing, learning the ins and outs of online strategies and brand promotion. However, after years of observing Francisco’s programming work, she developed a deep interest in coding and the Apple ecosystem. Today, Dandan is passionate about developing apps for Apple’s ecosystem, particularly for the iPhone, where she combines creativity with technical expertise to create seamless user experiences.

eBay

eBay.com

eBay

eBay.com

StubHub

StubHub

Ticketbis

Ticketbis

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.

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 5 years of dedicated iOS app development experience, Dandan has honed her skills in building high-quality native applications. Initially, she worked extensively with UIKit, but now focuses exclusively on developing with SwiftUI, taking full advantage of its modern, declarative syntax to create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.

Dandan is committed to best practices in software development, ensuring that every app she builds is not only robust but also scalable and maintainable. She adheres to Clean Code principles and leverages MVVM design pattern to structure her code effectively.

Her expertise extends to a wide range of tools and frameworks, including Combine, Core Data, and SwiftData. She is proficient in GIT and follows Gitflow for version control, using Xcode as her primary development environment. Additionally, she integrates Firebase for backend services and uses Swift Package Manager to manage dependencies.

Programming Languages

Swift

Frameworks & Libraries

SwiftUI, Combine, Core Data, SwiftData.

Design Patterns

Clean Code (SOLID Principles), MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel), MVC (Model-View-Controller).

Tools & Platforms

GIT, Gitflow, Xcode, Firebase, Trello, Slack, Telegram, Swift Package Manager.

Others

App Security, Async/Await, Callbacks, REST Services.

Recognitions & Achievements

Clients

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

ebay
StubHub
t2ó
ticketBis

Experience

Present Mar 2019
AtalayaSoft OÜ

Co-Founder, iOS Developer - Freelancer.

I provided services as a iOS Developer, focusing on iOS Developer Integration and iOS App Development & Maintenance for various freelance projects. My contributions involved integrating complex imaging functionalities into iOS applications and ensuring the ongoing development and maintenance of these apps to meet client needs. My work helped enhance the performance and usability of the applications, ensuring they met the high standards expected by AtalayaSoft’s clients.

Dec 2018 Oct 2018
T2O media, Digital Media Agency

Paid Media Specialist - Hong Kong.

T2O Media is a digital media agency based in Spain, specializing in providing integrated digital marketing solutions on a global scale. With a strong market presence since its founding, T2O Media has worked with leading brands to optimize their paid media strategies, branding, and performance marketing. Their innovative approach and results-driven focus have allowed them to stand out in a highly competitive sector.

During my time at T2O Media as a Paid Media Specialist in the Madrid office, I was responsible for creating, managing, and optimizing advertising campaigns for the Hong Kong market using tools like Google AdWords and AdWords Editor. My role involved campaign creation and management, as well as monitoring key KPIs such as traffic, revenue, ROAS, and budget management. My work directly contributed to improving campaign performance and achieving our clients' objectives in the region.

Aug 2017 Feb 2017
HuaShengTong

Co-Founder, Digital Marketing Manager.

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 the Digital Marketing Manager, focusing on creating and implementing strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement within the target market.

Oct 2018 Nov 2016
StubHub (ebay.com)

SEM PPC Specialist - Asia Pacific Coordination (13 markets).

StubHub, a subsidiary of eBay, is one of the world’s largest online ticket marketplaces, allowing users to buy and sell tickets to sports, concerts, theater, and other live entertainment events. Headquartered in San Francisco, StubHub has a global reach, offering its services across many markets worldwide. With innovative tools and technologies, StubHub has revolutionized the ticket resale market, providing transparency and security for buyers and sellers alike.

In this role, I was responsible for the creation, management, and optimization of PPC campaigns across 13 Asia Pacific markets, including Hong Kong, China Mainland, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Macao, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and India. Utilizing tools such as DoubleClick, Google AdWords, and AdWords Editor, I led initiatives to control KPIs like traffic, revenue, and ROAS, while coordinating campaign launches in local search engines, including Yahoo Japan, Naver Korea, Daum Korea, Baidu China, and 360 China. I also implemented new projects, such as Model3 and OrbitalAds, coordinated with external agencies, and trained new marketing managers and agencies. As a Digital Marketing Specialist, I handled PPC/SEM campaign creation, management, and optimization for Search, Display, and Remarketing. Additionally, I managed email marketing campaigns using MailChimp, executed partnership marketing actions, managed affiliate networks, and oversaw social media management, including ORM (Online Reputation Management) with tools like Brandwatch, Google Alerts, and Hootsuite. I also conducted data analysis.

Oct 2016 Sep 2015
Ticketbis (Acquired by eBay)

Digital Marketing Manager - Taiwan | Hong Kong | Macao | China.

Ticketbis was a global online platform for buying and selling tickets to events, including concerts, sports, and theater. Acquired by eBay in 2016, Ticketbis expanded its operations to over 40 countries, becoming a significant player in the secondary ticketing market.

I worked as a Digital Marketing Manager, overseeing PPC/SEM campaigns, email marketing, affiliate management, and social media presence across Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, and China. Managed online reputation and conducted data analysis to optimize performance.

Apr 2015 Nov 2014
Mora Vilches C.B.

Digital Marketing Manager.

Mora Vilches C.B., based in Madrid, Spain, specializes in international trade, focusing on importing products from China and managing online stores for sales in Spain.

I led the creation and implementation of the company's Online Marketing Plan, optimizing product categories for SEO and SEM. I also managed international trade, focusing on supplier relations and importation from China, while maintaining a comprehensive database of international suppliers.

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Dandan Studing

Education

Dandan has completed a Swift Developer Program at Apple Coding Academy (October 2023 - February 2024), where she deepened her expertise in iOS development, focusing on Swift and the latest advancements in the Apple ecosystem.

In addition to this, she holds a Certificate in Online Marketing from the National University of Distance Education (UNED), completed between 2014 and 2015. Dandan also has a background in International Trade, having earned an Advanced Technician in International Trade degree from the Escuela Profesional Javeriana (2012 - 2014).

Her education, combined with hands-on experience, has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in both digital marketing and iOS app development.

Dandan is multilingual, speaking Chinese, Spanish, and English fluently, which allows her to navigate diverse professional environments with ease.

Testimonials

" When Dandan joined our team the first thing that attracted me was her curiosity for learning. She was ready to learn eagerly from everyone, from everything. And she made it, very fast. Her progress not only on Digital Marketing but learning Spanish and English was fascinating and motivating. She is passionate about what she does, but also she is open and always willing to help and to develop others work. "

" Dandan is one of the most capable programmers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She never backs down from a challenge and tackles it head-on until it’s resolved and completed. She is always looking for the best way to do things. Additionally, she is a sponge for knowledge and an incredibly well-rounded individual, not only as a programmer but also possessing a set of qualities that are hard to find, which enable her to be a natural manager and leader when needed. "

" I have worked with Dandan for more than a year, and she has never ceased to amaze me with her professionalism, dedication, and being an excellent colleague—very friendly, cheerful, and polite. She is always willing to help, responsible, and very hardworking. I highly recommend her. "

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Hobbies and Interests

Beyond my professional career, I have a deep passion for various hobbies that enrich my life. I love to travel, and as a dedicated food lover, I enjoy exploring diverse cuisines while discovering new cultures and destinations. This combination of travel and culinary exploration constantly fuels my creativity and broadens my perspectives.

I’m an avid theater enthusiast with a love for acting on stage, which allows me to connect with different emotions and enhances my creative thinking. Singing also brings me joy, offering a way to express myself and maintain balance in life.

I practice Krav Maga to stay physically fit and sharpen my focus, both crucial in personal and professional endeavors.

My diverse interests keep me motivated and inspire fresh perspectives in my work, constantly driving me to innovate and think outside the box.

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