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CameronCooke

Engineering ManagerTech Lead

Creator of XcodeBuildMCP - bridging AI and iOS development. Passionate about building exceptional mobile experiences and empowering engineering teams.

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iOS Expert
Team Leader
Mentor
Swift Expert
Customer-First
Problem Solver
XcodeBuildMCP
14+ Years iOS

About Me

Creator of XcodeBuildMCP, an innovative AI-powered tool that bridges the gap between AI assistants and Xcode, enabling autonomous iOS development workflows through natural language commands. Currently serving as an Engineering Manager with extensive hands-on experience in mobile application development. Known for innovative problem-solving, strategic technical planning, and a user-centred approach to software development, with a strong passion for mentoring teams and fostering collaborative, positive cultures.

Core Values & Strengths

Customer-First Approach

Focusing on solutions to genuine user problems, ensuring every product feature adds tangible value.

Product Passion

Passionate about creating well-crafted products that put users first, with particular enthusiasm for developer tools like XcodeBuildMCP.

Trust & Loyalty

Building team empowerment by fostering a culture of trust and accountability, encouraging engineers to take ownership.

Mentorship

Providing consistent support to help team members overcome challenges and advance their careers.

Collaborative Leadership

Advocating inclusive, respectful teamwork and ensuring open, transparent communication to enhance project outcomes.

Problem-Solving

Proven capability to quickly diagnose issues and implement innovative, scalable solutions.

Technical Expertise

iOS Development
Swift (14+ years)
SwiftUI
Combine
iOS Platform
Performance Optimisation
Leadership & Management
Technical Leadership
Team Management
Mentoring
Agile Methodologies
Communication & Strategy
Knowledge Sharing
Strategic Thinking
Constructive Feedback
Customer Focus
Design & Process
UX Sensibility
CI/CD Automation
API Integration
Developer Tools

Professional Journey

Engineering Manager & Technical Lead

Not On The High Street

May 2016 – Present
  • Leading multi-platform mobile teams, managing project execution, technical strategy, and architectural planning
  • Providing direct management, mentoring, and career development for engineers
  • Establishing robust processes to promote collaboration, maintain code quality, and ensure efficient delivery
Senior iOS Developer & Lead Developer

Brightec

December 2014 – April 2016
  • Led award-winning application projects, notably the highly successful Lowcostholidays app
  • Optimised app performance through rigorous testing and advanced optimisation strategies
  • Implemented and refined Agile Scrum practices, significantly improving team productivity and project delivery
iOS Developer

Brightec

June 2010 – December 2014
  • Delivered comprehensive native iOS application development from inception to launch and ongoing support
  • Actively engaged in API development, project scoping, client communication, and cross-platform initiatives
  • Continuously improved professional skills and industry knowledge

Recommendations

"Cameron is an absolutely brilliant Engineering Manager... he combines deep technical expertise with fearless curiosity, pushing the limits of what our platform can do while keeping customer value front and centre."

"Every day he challenges us - and the rest of the team at NOTHS to move faster - think bigger and ship better."

Lorin, Product Lead

Not On The High Street

"Cameron is an exceptionally knowledgeable engineer who is very generous with his knowledge and time. He is a keen advocate of probing to understand the why behind anything we build."

"He is not afraid to ask the hard questions, provide constructive feedback and push everyone to do better."

Vasiliki, UX Researcher

Not On The High Street

"His pragmatism and perception of the customers needs is excellent and shows through in his work, his participation in planning and in the way he mentors the new and less experienced people around him."

Rob, Engineering Manager

Not On The High Street

"He approaches his work with a genuine desire to make any given project the very best it can be... because of his vast experience and passion for what he does, he achieves it."

Jotham, Head of Product

Brightec

"He has been one of the most passionate iOS developer I've ever known... truly passionate about crafting impressive UI/UX screens and paying attention to the small details."

Jose Antonio, Senior iOS Developer

ClearScore

"It's been a real pleasure working with Cameron at NOTHS. He has a wealth of experience, is insightful, knowledgeable and I have learned so much from him about best practices."

Jack, Senior iOS Engineer

Not On The High Street