Erik Azar is a computer scientist with over 20 years of professional experience of architecting and developing scalable, high-performance desktop, web, and mobile applications in the areas of network engineering, system management and security, and enterprise business services, having worked in diverse positions in companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. He has been developing applications on macOS and iOS since attending his first WWDC in 2007, when Apple announced the initial iPhone.
Erik is an expert developer and architect for Availity, LLC, based in Jacksonville, Florida, where he works with teams to deliver software solutions in the healthcare industry.
Erik has performed technical reviews for several Packt Publishing books on Java RESTful APIs and security, enjoying the experience so much he decided to write his first book for Packt Publishing.
When Erik is not being a geek, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Rebecca, and his three kids, and getting out to ride his motorcycle up and down the Florida coast.
I want to thank my children, Patrick, Kyra, and Cassandra; my parents; and especially my wife, Rebecca, for their support and encouragement while writing this book. I’d also like to thank Michael Privat and Robert Warner for their support, encouragement, and guidance on this project as well. Lastly, I want to thank Mario, Divij, Prashant, and our technical reviewers for all of their hard work and guidance working on this book. It’s been a great experience working with all of you.
Mario Eguiluz Alebicto is a software engineer with over 10 years of experience in development. He started developing software with Java, switched later to Objective-C when the first iPhone delighted the world, and now he is also working with Swift. He founded his own startup to develop mobile applications for small companies and local shops. He has developed apps for different Fortune 500 companies and also for new disrupting startups since 2011. Now, he is working as a contractor in mobile applications, while writing technical and teaching materials whenever possible.
Apart from software development, Mario loves to travel, learn new things, play sports, and has considered himself a hardcore gamer since he was a child.
I want to thank my mother and sister for their love and unconditional support. Borja, you helped me so much when I needed it. Gloria, thanks for keeping me positive beyond my limits. Also want to thank Divij, Erik, and the entire team for their guidance and work on this book. You guys are awesome!
