Yehor - From Lead Gen to iOS Engineer for a Leading Health & Fitness App

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From Lead Gen to iOS Engineer for a Leading Health & Fitness App

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IOS Developer

Employment period

2022-2024

The Search

Before Applica, I worked in lead generation at a small company. It wasn’t my dream job, but it gave me a glimpse into the IT industry.

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Unfortunately, the toxic environment made it hard to grow, and the company eventually shut down the lead gen department. That’s when I started looking for a better opportunity and found Applica through a close friend’s recommendation.

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"I am impressed by Applica's philosophy: professionalism, confidence in their decisions and commitment to quality."

Yehor Podolskyi

IOS Developer

The Transformation

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Applica’s onboarding process was well-organized and helped me quickly understand the company’s culture, processes, and projects. Though I was still in my lead generation role, I wanted to switch to mobile app development, leveraging my university background.

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I discussed this with the C-level team, who were extremely supportive in planning my career shift.

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Applica funded my studies and gave me the chance to consult with their senior iOS developer. The transition wasn’t easy—I lacked the equipment to code and struggled to balance full-time work with learning. However, Applica provided the needed resources, including a laptop and a reduced workload to focus on my studies.

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My first developer project was an internal product, where I worked alongside a senior developer. This hands-on experience helped me build my skills to become an independent programmer.

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The Impact

I eventually moved from being a trainee to working on external projects, including a leading mindfulness app called Five Minute Journal. One highlight was creating a live chat feature for an internal app. It was a complex task, but I completed it quickly, marking my shift from a learner to a self-sufficient iOS developer.

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Looking back, my career has evolved drastically. From writing cold outreach emails to managing projects and working with a UK-based company, I’m now in a technical role I love.

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Why Applica?

Applica builds alliances, not just typical employment. Management treats each person as a partner, ensuring mutual growth.

If you're passionate about self-improvement and career development, Applica is perfect.

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If you want to work with the best products, Applica is a match.

The company offers everything you need to thrive, though it’s not the right fit for those looking for easy opportunities without investing their effort in the company's success.

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If you ask me to describe my time at Applica in one sentence, it’d be: Stable, professional, and always focused on clear communication and growth.

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