Hello, I'm

Laura Garner

Senior Web Developer & Senior iOS App Developer

I design and build elegant, high-performance web platforms and native iOS applications. With over a decade of engineering experience, I turn complex ideas into reliable, user-loved products.

About Me

A passionate engineer turning ideas into shipped software.

Who I Am

I'm a senior software engineer based in Quebec, Canada. I specialize in building production-grade web applications and polished native iOS experiences. My work blends thoughtful design with engineering rigor.

What I Do

I lead full-stack web projects using modern JavaScript frameworks and ship App Store apps written in Swift & SwiftUI. I also mentor junior developers and consult on mobile architecture.

How I Work

Clean code, measurable results, and clear communication. I value accessibility, performance, and maintainability — and I obsess over the small details that make great products feel effortless.

Skills & Stack

Tools I use to build great things.

iOS Development

  • Swift & SwiftUI
  • UIKit
  • Core Data & CloudKit
  • Combine & async/await
  • App Store Connect & TestFlight

Web Development

  • JavaScript & TypeScript
  • React, Next.js, Vue
  • Node.js & Express
  • HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind
  • PostgreSQL & MongoDB

Tooling & Practices

  • Git, GitHub Actions, CI/CD
  • AWS, Vercel, Firebase
  • Figma & design systems
  • Unit & UI testing
  • Agile & code review

Selected Projects

A few things I've built recently.

Aurora Notes

A minimalist note-taking iOS app with iCloud sync, written in SwiftUI.

iOS · SwiftUI

Northern Commerce

Headless e-commerce platform built on Next.js with a custom Node API.

Web · Next.js

FjordFit

Health & fitness tracker integrating HealthKit and a React dashboard.

iOS · Web

LinguaLoop

Language-learning iOS app with spaced repetition and offline mode.

iOS · Swift

Education

Where I learned to build.

Université Laval

Bachelor & Master of Computer Science

Quebec City, Canada

Laval is one of Canada's top-ranked universities and one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in North America. During my time there, I focused on software engineering, human-computer interaction, and mobile systems — graduating with distinction and contributing to student-led app development clubs.

Get in Touch

Have a project in mind, or just want to say hello? I'd love to hear from you.