Fastlane & iOS CI/CD Consulting
Fastlane, GitHub Actions, Xcode Cloud, Bitrise. CI/CD that still ships on release day when App Store Connect flips an API. I've written fixes for Fastlane's 2FA handling that still rank on Google years later, and set up pipelines across every app I've worked on.
- Fastlane + GitHub Actions pipelines for build, test, beta, and release
- fastlane match for code signing across a team
- App Store Connect API automation with key rotation discipline
Related work
Keep using Fastlane with Apple's 2FA changes
Apple recently started to enforce 2FA for account holders and preventing uploading builds without 2FA. However, managing SMS codes is pretty hard when it comes to CI pipelines, so I've decided to share a few approaches I tried to overcome this inconvenience.
Read the article →Verifying localisation in iOS apps with Github Actions: the reinvented wheel
By the end of this post we will build a Github Actions workflow to detect broken localisation keys in iOS projects; however this can be easily adapted to other cloud platforms (Travis, CircleCI, etc) and projects (Android, React, etc). Bonus: I will show how to quikly test that localisation files themselves are properly formatted or exist.
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Docket
Think Trello or Jira, but for indie devs who ship their products solo. Comes with App Store Connect sync, MCP & CLI servers, and runs natively on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.
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Murmur
Practice difficult phone calls with AI. Build confidence, reduce anxiety.
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Constellation
Walk through your Markdown vault in 3D on Vision Pro. Notes become stars, links become light.
See the project →What clients say
"Vadim was instrumental to the success Epsy enjoyed on iOS, taking it from an idea on a Miro board to the highest rated and most downloaded app of its kind on the store."
James C. · Mobile Engineering Lead, Epsy
"We had a strict deadline, and Vadim managed to complete the job in time. He gave us meaningful feedback and suggested better approaches, not trying to blindly stick to our specification."
Founder · Pre-seed streaming service
"I can say with confidence that it will be difficult to find a better developer. Vadim is achievement-oriented, highly organized, with very good communication skills."
Alex Z. · Co-Founder, eda.so
Common engagements
Set up a Fastlane + GitHub Actions pipeline from scratch
One week. I build lanes for test, beta to TestFlight, and release to the App Store, with code signing handled by fastlane match against a dedicated signing repo. Your Friday-afternoon releases stop being a ritual.
Fix a broken pipeline
Half-day to three days. Usually code signing drift, 2FA rotation, App Store Connect rate limiting, or a missing export compliance answer.
Migrate from a legacy setup
You have bespoke shell scripts or an old Fastlane config the original author has long left. 1–2 weeks to a current, maintainable setup you can extend without calling me back.
Areas I cover
Pricing
Architecture reviews, hiring help, second opinions on that thing that's been bugging you.
Available nowFeatures, MVPs, migrations, firefighting. Minimum 5 days.
Available nowPriority support: review agency code, join architecture calls, catch problems before they ship.
Questions
Do you work with Bitrise / CircleCI / Jenkins / Azure DevOps?
Yes. My default recommendation is GitHub Actions with self-hosted runners for Xcode jobs, but the platform choice is rarely the bottleneck. Pipeline architecture is, and that part is platform-agnostic.
How do you handle App Store Connect 2FA / session rotation?
App Store Connect API keys, not user-session auth. I migrate legacy setups off spaceauth and session tokens to API keys as part of the first cleanup.
How do I get a quote?
Two paths. If you need speed, send me a detailed brief and I'll quote from it (usually within 48 hours). If you'd rather talk first, book a free 30-minute scoping call and I'll quote after. Most clients who pick the brief path land on the call anyway once we get into the specifics, but the door is open either way.
How quickly can you start?
Advisory calls can happen within days. For project work, I typically need 1-2 weeks notice to clear the calendar, though I keep some buffer for urgent firefighting. Check the availability badges above for current openings.
Do you work with early-stage startups?
Yes, from pre-seed to Series C and beyond. For very early teams, the advisory tier often makes more sense than project work: you get architecture guidance without committing to a large engagement before you've validated the product.
What's included in the day rate?
Everything: code, architecture decisions, code review, documentation, async Slack availability during working hours. No surprise add-ons. I bill for time spent working on your project, not for "thinking about it in the shower."
How do you handle timezone differences?
Currently in Vancouver (PST) with full overlap for North American teams. For UK and Europe, I'm online by their afternoon. For Gulf or APAC, we'd agree on overlap hours and handle the rest async. I've worked with teams from San Francisco to Dubai.
Where I've worked CV · LinkedIn
Fixing an iOS CI/CD pipeline?
Describe what you're working on, or book a free 30-min scoping call. I reply within 48 hours.
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