Michael Simard

Senior Applications Developer

• Lead iOS developer on an enterprise-wide paging application enabling real-time staff communication, provider directory lookup, on-call schedule visibility, and clinical routing across VUMC.
• Architected and shipped a SwiftUI clinical photography app for surgical follow-ups, guiding surgeons through standardized head-pose sequences (e.g., 45° rotation, upward tilt) to produce consistent, comparable patient image records.
• Developed a native iOS internal communications app delivering company news, employee discounts, and curated tip sheets to VUMC staff.
• Prototyping a cross-platform voice-to-text and text-to-voice application in Flutter for clinical workflow integration.

Technologies: Swift, SwiftUI, Flutter, UIKit, The Composable Architecture, Healthcare Enterprise APIs

iOS Developer

• Developed iOS features for a healthcare enterprise application serving clinical nursing staff across HCA hospital networks.
• Implemented HIPAA-conscious data handling patterns in a regulated enterprise environment.

Technologies: Swift, UIKit, Enterprise APIs

iOS Developer

• Led iOS development for the KidsA-Z suite of educational apps, reaching students and teachers across dozens of countries.
• Architected and shipped multiple App Store titles using Swift and UIKit.
• Drove Objective-C → Swift migration, improving maintainability and reducing onboarding friction for new team members.
• Implemented interactive features including: avatar builder, rocket design room, audio book player, video player, quiz engine, and push notifications.
• Mentored interns and conducted code reviews, overseeing multiple intern projects across summer terms.

Technologies: Swift, Objective-C, UIKit, Core Data, AVFoundation, Push Notifications

iOS / Android Developer

• Built native iOS and Android solutions for aerospace clients including Rolls Royce, Gulfstream, and FlightSafety.
• Developed a custom iOS PDF reader with text extraction, full-text search, annotations, and cross-reader export.
• Led an iOS art showcase app with social sharing integration (Twitter, Facebook).

Technologies: Objective-C, Java, Core Graphics, PDF Kit

iOS Developer (Co-op)

• Contributed to the SiriusXM iOS application: favorites management, station browsing, and iTunes Remote support.
• Ported the iPhone UI to iPad, adapting layouts for larger screen form factors.

Technologies: Objective-C, UIKit, MediaPlayer Framework

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