Freelance Senior Mobile App Developer

Hi, I'm Lucian

Senior React Native developer with 10+ years building high-performance iOS and Android apps. Specializing in native module engineering, platform integrations, and complex cross-platform architectures. Available for freelance and contract work.

About Me

I'm a Senior React Native Tech Lead based in Romania with over a decade of experience in mobile development. I specialize in building enterprise-grade streaming applications with complex video player integrations, DRM security, and native module engineering.

My expertise spans the full mobile spectrum — from React Native cross-platform development to native iOS (Swift, Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin, Java) engineering. I've led teams delivering solutions in streaming, healthcare, IoT, and fintech.

10+

Years Experience

6+

Companies

3

Platforms

MSc

in IT

What I Do

React Native Apps

Cross-platform mobile applications built with React Native, delivering native performance on both iOS and Android from a single codebase.

Native Modules

Custom native modules bridging React Native with platform-specific APIs. Deep integration with iOS and Android SDKs for features like video processing, analytics, and hardware access.

Video Streaming & DRM

End-to-end streaming solutions with HLS/DASH playback, DRM integration (Widevine, FairPlay), ad insertion, and performance optimization for various network conditions.

Consulting

Technical leadership and architecture consulting for mobile projects. Code reviews, performance audits, and strategic guidance for scaling your mobile team and product.

My Experience

2021 — Present

React Native Tech Lead

3SSCluj-Napoca, Romania

  • Lead development team building cross-platform streaming app for iOS and Android
  • Architect and implement video player with DRM integration
  • Develop native modules for video processing, analytics, and ad insertion
  • Optimize app performance and streaming quality for various network conditions
  • Develop and maintain React JS web applications alongside mobile platforms

2021

React Native Senior Developer

ThoughtworksCluj-Napoca, Romania

  • Developed IoT mobile application with React Native
  • Built native modules for device communication (Android, iOS)
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in agile environment

2020 — 2021

React Native Developer

Softvision-CognizantCluj-Napoca, Romania

  • Built medical application for US healthcare client
  • Implemented app security and secure notification systems
  • Developed native modules for Android and iOS

2016 — 2019

Mobile Developer

Greppy Systems & Kalos Information SystemsRomania

  • Postal and loyalty/payment card applications
  • iOS development with XMPP protocol
  • Android Java XMPP client library maintenance

Technical Skills

Core Technologies

React NativeReact JSTypeScriptJavaScriptSwiftKotlinJavaObjective-C

Streaming & Media

HLS / DASHDRM (Widevine / FairPlay)KalturaVideo ProcessingAd Insertion

Mobile Development

iOS NativeAndroid NativeNative ModulesPerformance OptimizationApp SecurityPush NotificationsImage Processing

Libraries & Tools

Redux / Redux-SagaZustandGraphQL / ApolloReact NavigationFirebaseRetrofitOkHttpAxiosCoroutinesXcodeAndroid StudioGradleGitLabNext.jsTailwind CSS

Get In Touch

Have a project in mind or need a mobile development expert? I'd love to hear from you.