Andy Ibanez

Andy Ibanez is an iOS developer, software architect, author, and the founder of Fairese LLC.

Since 2011, he has built software for Apple platforms across banking, healthcare, aviation, credit unions, and other regulated industries. His work combines a deep understanding of Apple’s ecosystem with a focus on reliability, maintainability, and long-term thinking.

Operating from La Paz, Bolivia through Fairese LLC, Andy helps organizations build thoughtful software while also developing independent products of his own.

A Career Across Regulated Industries

Over the years, Andy has contributed to projects spanning banking, healthcare, aviation, and financial services. His experience includes work with Banco Nacional de Bolivia, Sharetec, DrChrono/EverHealth, Trax, and other organizations where reliability, privacy, security, and compliance are critical.

Whether building new applications, modernizing legacy systems, or helping teams navigate technical challenges, his approach remains the same: create software that is understandable, maintainable, and built to last.

Apple Platforms Since 2011

Andy began developing for Apple’s platforms in 2011 and has worked through every major transition in the ecosystem—from Objective-C to Swift, from UIKit to SwiftUI, and from imperative programming to declarative design.

His experience includes Swift, SwiftUI, CloudKit, WidgetKit, App Intents, SwiftData, modern concurrency, and the broader Apple development ecosystem. He continues to follow WWDC, beta releases, and Swift Evolution closely to stay aligned with Apple’s direction.

Beyond Apple Platforms

While Apple development remains his primary specialization, Andy has also worked across backend systems, APIs, databases, and web technologies including PHP and Node.js. This broader perspective allows him to collaborate effectively across the entire software stack and make architectural decisions with a full-system view.

Author

Andy is the author of Modern Concurrency on Apple Platforms, published by Apress.

The book teaches modern Swift concurrency using async/await and explores practical techniques for building responsive, maintainable applications on Apple’s platforms.

You can learn more about the book and buy it at swiftasyncbook.com.

Mentorship and Leadership

Andy enjoys helping developers grow and has mentored engineers throughout his career. He believes strong teams are built through curiosity, ownership, and a willingness to learn.

His leadership style emphasizes technical excellence, honest communication, and creating environments where developers can do their best work.

Today

Today, Andy leads Fairese LLC, helping organizations build software while developing independent products for Apple platforms.

From compliance to creativity, his goal remains simple: build thoughtful software that solves real problems and stands the test of time.