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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Connect with Me on LinkedIn
If you want to learn more about my professional background, experience, and projects, feel free to visit my LinkedIn profile.
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.com
eBay.com
StubHub
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:
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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.
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02. Kaizen (改善)
Continuously improving processes, products, and services to deliver the best possible results.
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03. Shoshin (初心)
Maintaining an open and curious mindset, always ready to learn and adapt.
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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.
Experience
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.
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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.