- Working in high-performing teams
- Tech industry
Marcus Tiffen
Sydney
Summary
Aspiring iOS developer with a strong foundation in Swift, SwiftUI, and Firebase, and a proven ability to learn and grow quickly. Over the past two years, I've independently built multiple iOS apps, driven by curiosity and a love for solving real-world problems through technology. My background as a professional athlete has instilled in me exceptional discipline, resilience, and teamwork—traits I now apply to software development. Eager to bring my passion for building beautiful, user-centric apps to a high-impact engineering team like Google's.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Rugby Player
Newcastle Falcons
01.2021 - 02.2025
- Represented the club in European and professional competitions, consistently performing at the highest level
- Developed strong communication and collaboration skills by working closely with teammates, coaches, and staff
- Maintained peak physical and mental fitness through rigorous training schedules and disciplined routines
- Acted as a role model for aspiring athletes, participating in community engagement and mentoring activities
Hospitality & Functions Staff
The Halston Hotel
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided high-quality customer service in a fast-paced hospitality environment
- Assisted in organising and managing functions, including weddings, corporate events, and private parties
- Worked effectively as part of a team to deliver excellent dining experiences, handling food service and bar duties
- Developed strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills while managing customer interactions and special requests
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Newcastle University
Newcastle Upon Tyne07.2023
Skills
- Teamwork
- Discipline
- Resilience
- SwiftUI
- Firebase
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
Personal Technical Projects
Syncc App - Swift, SwiftUI, Firebase
- Built a social networking app to connect people through fitness
- Implemented matchmaking ("like" requests) and real-time messaging using Firebase Firestore
- Focused on clean UI/UX design, and code organization for scalability
SaM (Subjective athlete Monitoring) App - Swift, Firebase Cloud Functions
- Developed a fitness monitoring tool to collect and visualize the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) data
- Used Firebase to store user input and trigger notifications based on session tracking
- Prioritized performance optimization and intuitive design opted into a session., Focused on performance optimisation and improving user experience.
Interests
- iOS App Development – building personal projects in Swift and SwiftUI
- Tech & Design – exploring app UI/UX, learning about new frameworks
- Fitness & Sport – rugby, golf, cricket, padel
- Community Engagement – mentoring athletes or supporting teammates off the field
Hobbies
- Playing sports throughout the year (rugby, golf, cricket, padel).
- Coding using Swift and firebase to build mini projects
Interests
Timeline
Professional Rugby Player
Newcastle Falcons
01.2021 - 02.2025
Hospitality & Functions Staff
The Halston Hotel
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Newcastle University
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