★ Jonas Simkus
About ★ Jonas Simkus
Jonas Simkus is a Tech Lead and Senior iOS Developer at Motorway in London, England, with extensive experience in mobile and web development. He has a background in engineering and information technology, and a strong interest in space exploration and advanced technologies.
Work at Motorway
Jonas Simkus has been employed at Motorway since 2021, initially serving as a Senior iOS Developer. In 2022, he advanced to the position of Tech Lead, where he has continued to contribute for the past two years. His role involves overseeing iOS development projects and leading a team of developers in London, England.
Education and Expertise
Jonas Simkus studied at VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from 2006 to 2010. He also attended Athlone Institute of Technology, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in 2009. Additionally, he participated in the BASOTI Summer School in 2009, focusing on Engineering and Information Technology. His expertise includes Protocol Oriented Programming, particularly in Swift, and he has a strong interest in futuristic technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, Automation, and Robotics.
Professional Background
Before joining Motorway, Jonas Simkus held various positions in the tech industry. He worked as a Senior iOS Engineer at Wipro, where he served as Technical Lead for Lloyds from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he was an iOS Mobile Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group from 2017 to 2019. His earlier career included roles as a Co-Founder and Lead iOS Developer at Mihaibao and as a Full Stack Engineer at hyperexponential.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Jonas Simkus has a diverse work history that includes co-founding several companies. He was Co-Founder and CTO at Talentap for five months in 2013, and Co-Founder and Lead Web Developer at Brand Concierge Ltd for six months in the same year. He also served as Quality Assurance Lead at UNIT9 from 2012 to 2013. His freelance experience as a Drupal and Wordpress Developer spanned three years from 2008 to 2011 in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Personal Interests
Jonas Simkus has a keen interest in space exploration and technology. He engages in investing as a personal interest, which suggests a potential understanding of financial markets. His passion for technology extends to continuous integration and delivery practices, utilizing Xcode Cloud in his iOS app development work.