Ymobile
In 2024, Ycorp launched the UK's first eSIM only MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) to the public market, with a React-Native app called Ymobile. Being ahead of the curve in eSIM integrations, Ycorp is working towards providing the first eSIM MVNO as a service.
Project Contributions
- Supported the release of the existing React-Native app to a set deadline
- Enhanced security via obfuscation
- Provided further React-Native app support thereafter
- Led the development of new native apps created in house, from scratch, to supersede the previous app
- These apps utilised white label architecture, with modern and secure development standards
- Worked with multiple external development teams to help deliver the project, which included working with an undocumented existing API, and advising on the new service
- Integrated mobile plan subscription purchasing, stripe payments, plan management, data usage scales, account management, contract management, biometric authentication, field verifications, as some key examples
- Initially created the iOS app, then replicated to the Android app
Key Experience
- Experience in all aspects of the app development lifecycle, with the multiple iterations and changing variables that come from a startup environment
- Management of Ycorp's App Store, and Google Play Store
- Significant exposure to React-Native debugging
- Quick turnaround development of new feature concepts
- Worked closely with a well experienced design and product team, to drive the product forward efficiently
Tech Stack
React-NativeSwiftUIKitAndroidJetpack ComposeeSIMsMVVMRESTful APIsGitlabFastlane (CI/CD)