Nikos Nikolouzos

iOS Tech Lead at Sky, Founder of Genoch LTD

I'm a software engineer and founder driven by a passion for building simple, helpful technology that empowers businesses and enhances digital experiences. From optimizing mobile apps for millions at Sky, Ford and Expedia, to launching my own ventures, my journey has been a constant pursuit of creating useful solutions to real-world problems.

This website is a space to share my work, discuss ideas, and connect with others who are passionate about building technology that makes a difference.

Professional Journey

Building Foundations

I've had the privilege of working with great companies like Sky, Ford Motor Company, and Expedia Group, where I’ve focused on creating scalable, user-friendly applications. Here are some of the projects I'm most proud of.

Associate iOS Engineer

Expedia Group

Dec 2019 – July 2021

Cross-Platform Favorites Feature: Created a GraphQL, SwiftUI, and Combine-based feature that improved user engagement by 21%, making it easier for users to access and interact with favorite content across devices.
ML-Driven Image Selection: Integrated machine learning algorithms with the help of Analytics and ML teams, which optimized product displays and contributed an additional £XM in yearly revenue.
App Clip Development: Built an App Clip for on-the-go functionality, which earned Expedia's "Shippability Award" for innovation in mobile user experience.

Senior iOS Engineer

Ford Motor Company

July 2021 – Oct 2022

App Re-Architecture: Introduced "Composable Architecture" to make the app more flexible, modular, and easier to maintain. Focused on enhancing the Home and Roadside Assistance functionalities to create a smoother user experience.
Shared UI Framework: Developed a unified UI framework used across Ford's mobile apps, promoting a consistent design language and increasing development efficiency.
Enhanced Notification System: Led a push notification migration to improve communication reliability, working closely with backend teams to ensure smooth implementation.

Senior iOS Engineer

Sky

Oct 2022 – Jan 2024

Search Functionality Overhaul: Led a project to rewrite and optimize search features, reducing time-to-playout by integrating trending assets and improving search history capabilities, enhancing the user experience.
tvOS Consent Management: Spearheaded the development of the tvOS Consent Project with OneTrust, aligning the NOW TV app with data protection regulations and enhancing user trust by ensuring robust compliance.
Cross-Platform Notification System: Implemented a shared Push and In-App Notification Module across tvOS and iOS, leveraging Braze for seamless user engagement and a unified communication strategy.

Founder & Software Engineer

Genoch LTD

Sept 2022 – Present

OneStop Shop: Developing a turnkey e-commerce platform designed to be simple and easy to use for small and medium businesses.
SmartXiv.com: SmartXiv.com is an AI-driven platform that delivers personalized summaries of research papers from arXiv, helping users stay updated with relevant scientific content. It provides tailored recommendations and sends the latest paper summaries directly via email, making it easier for researchers, professors, and students to keep track of new findings in their fields efficiently.
Custom Solutions: Offering tailored software development services, from API integration to full-scale app development, ensuring scalable and future-ready solutions for clients.

iOS Tech Lead

Sky

July 2025 – Present

Technical Leadership & Architecture: Leading the iOS development team for the Sky Protect project, setting technical direction, defining best practices, and making key architectural decisions.
People Management: Managing direct reports, providing mentorship, and fostering team growth while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Development Practices: Enforcing coding standards, establishing best practices, and shaping development guidelines to maintain code quality and consistency.
App Stability & Performance: Overseeing the stability, reliability, and performance of the Sky Protect application, ensuring optimal user experience.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Working closely with product managers, designers, platform & backend teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment.

Innovating for Tomorrow

My goal is to continue to create technology that is simple, useful, and helpful. I want to build products that solve real-world problems and make a positive impact on people's lives. This website is a place to share my journey, connect with others, and discuss how we can use technology to build a better future.

Future Goals

My Ongoing Focus

Building Practical Tools: I'm dedicated to creating products that solve specific, real-world problems for individuals and businesses; no fluff, just utility.
Sharing the Journey: Through my blog, I'll share practical insights, document my current focuses, and explore emerging ideas in software development and product design.
Collaborating with a Community: I believe the best ideas are built together. This site is my open invitation to connect with fellow engineers, founders, and creators.

Projects

VentureLens

VentureLens is an AI-powered iOS application that helps entrepreneurs validate and develop business ideas with comprehensive insights, financial modeling, and market analysis. The platform delivers VC-ready ideas with detailed financial projections, market insights, and product roadmaps to help users move from idea to execution quickly.

Core Features

AI-Powered Business Ideas: Delivering daily/weekly VC-ready business concepts with comprehensive market analysis and validation.
Financial Modeling & Projections: Providing detailed 3-year financial projections, CAC, LTV, and payback period calculations.
Market Analysis & Insights: Comprehensive market size analysis, competition research, and industry trend evaluation.
Product Roadmaps & MVP Planning: Detailed MVP breakdowns, tech stack recommendations, and startup cost analysis.
Mobile-First Experience: Lightning-fast access to personalized idea feeds with offline mode and one-tap sharing capabilities.

MakePDFAPI

MakePDFAPI is an API-driven platform designed for users who need fast, consistent PDF generation. Featuring a visual editor and Canva import capabilities, customers can create custom templates—like invoices or reports—and populate them with data for unique, on-demand PDF creation.

Core Features

Visual Template Editor: Create professional templates with ease, enhanced by an option to import designs from Canva.
API-Driven Automation: Set up templates once, then use the API to populate them with data dynamically, generating branded documents with just a few clicks.
Versatile Use Cases: Ideal for businesses needing automated document generation for invoices, reports, and other recurring documents.

DivvyFast

DivvyFast automates essential corporate documentation, making it quick and simple for UK businesses to generate shareholder minutes, tax vouchers, and dividend payment records. This platform ensures compliance and streamlines corporate paperwork so companies can stay focused on their core activities.

Core Features

Efficient Document Creation: Generates tax vouchers, shareholder minutes, and dividend records in seconds.
Compliance-Friendly: Ensures documentation meets UK regulations, simplifying corporate record-keeping.
Flexible Subscription Model: Access document credits through a subscription, allowing ongoing, hassle-free document generation.

Explore & Connect

Join me in exploring the latest in technology, software development, and digital innovation. Let's connect and share insights on the digital future.