Oliver Binns

@oliverbinns.co.uk

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he|him|his πŸ’Ό: Lead Mobile Developer @ Deloitte Digital πŸ†: Finalist for Engineer of the Year @ UK IT Industry Awards 2024 πŸ—£οΈ: Conference Speaker πŸŽ™οΈ: SwiftLounge Podcast Host πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ“: MEng @UoY_CS Alumnus ο£ΏWWDC15&16 Scholar

Taylor Swift singing It’s me, Hi, I’m the problem it’s me.
Generating alt text in the Shortcuts app using AI- a photo of a row of cars is selected then Alt text it output for a non-matching image: An elderly woman wearing a blue dress is smiling while sitting in a wheelchair.
A woman in a green dress holding a microphone stands in front of a projection screen. The screen displays information about Gemini Nano, a model integrated into Android devices. The setting appears to be a conference or presentation room.
A man in a white t-shirt holding a microphone stands in front of a projector screen with a presentation titled "Closing thoughts." The screen lists points under "Production" and "Myself," highlighting successes and personal lessons. An audience of people seated in chairs faces the presenter, attentively listening.
A woman wearing a headset stands at a podium on a stage, speaking into a microphone. She is holding a laptop and is positioned in front of a large screen and blue curtains. The stage is equipped with speakers and a small round table.
A band performing on a stage in a dimly lit room with stained glass windows. The audience is facing the stage and some are holding up their phones to record the performance. The room has a bar on the left side.
Six tomato seedlings in pots on a grey chair. The pots are different colours and sizes. The chair is outside in front of a brick wall.
A man in a white shirt holding a microphone stands in front of a projector screen displaying an image of a person surrounded by flames. He is addressing an audience seated at tables in a modern conference room. The room has large windows and visible ductwork on the ceiling.
A man in a beige jacket stands in front of a projector screen displaying a presentation titled "How Recruiters Use AI." The slide lists uses such as CV screening, natural language search, and candidate data aggregation from platforms like LinkedIn. An audience of people is seated facing the screen, attentively listening.
A man in a black shirt stands in front of a projector screen in a conference room. The screen displays a presentation titled "Teaching Claude Who You Are" with sections on "The Ground Rules" and "Skills – Executable Conventions." Attendees are seated at tables, attentively listening to the presentation.
A man stands in front of a projector screen in a modern office space, addressing an audience seated at tables. The screen displays a presentation titled "You know how to code. Now learn how to ship." The room has a contemporary design with exposed ductwork and large windows.
App Clip Card with graphic saying 19th September 2026, Catherine and Oliver, then an error: The operation couldn’t be completed: ASDErrorDomain error 507
A wooden planter box holds a primrose plant with vibrant pink flowers and lush green leaves. The plant is situated on a concrete surface, next to a dark-coloured door. A small earthworm is visible in the soil, adding a touch of nature to the scene.
A cruise ship is docked in a harbour at dusk. The sky is a deep blue with scattered clouds. In the foreground, there is a glass structure floating on the water.
An ornate theatre stage with a blue floor and barrels, framed by elaborate gold and red decor. The proscenium arch is adorned with intricate designs and draped curtains. The audience area is visible, with people seated in tiered rows.
A man in a black shirt stands behind a podium, gesturing with his hands while speaking. Behind him, a large screen displays a vibrant, rain-soaked forest scene with colorful birds and figures. A laptop with stickers is placed on the podium beside a glass of water.
A woman in a striped shirt stands at a podium with a laptop on stage, facing an audience. Behind her, a large screen displays an image of the robot Wall-E from the animated movie. The stage is lit with blue and purple lights, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
A man stands on a stage in front of an audience speaking into a microphone. Behind him, a large screen displays a group of people outdoors holding colorful letters spelling "ONE SEC".
A person with dreadlocks stands at a podium on a stage, speaking to an audience. A laptop is open on the podium, and a large screen displays code behind them. The stage is lit with blue and purple lights, creating a focused presentation atmosphere.
John stands on a stage in front of a large screen displaying "SwiftUI + UIKit interoperability - BEYOND THE BASICS."
A black sign with pink text reads "Welcome to Automatic Reference Counting TIC Conference!" It is mounted on a wooden wall above a lobby area with people walking around and a digital screen displaying an image.
A snowboard with a colourful tie-dye pattern and a black eagle graphic rests on a snowy slope. Snow-covered evergreen trees line the horizon under a clear blue sky. A pair of black and orange snowboard boots are visible in the foreground.
Modern train station at Tikkurila during winter, with snow-covered platform canopies and colorful illuminated signage spelling out β€œTIKKURILA” on the building above. The station features contemporary glass and metal architecture with multiple levels connected by covered walkways and overhead pedestrian bridges.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
A plane sits on a wet tarmac at night, viewed through a window with raindrops. The scene is illuminated by bright lights reflecting off the water, creating a moody atmosphere. The aircraft is partially obscured by the blurred raindrops.
A whiteboard diagram promoting Swift on the server by 0xTim. It highlights Swift's advantages like data race safety and interoperability with C++ and Java, along with performance benefits and cost savings on AWS. The diagram also notes Swift's adoption by companies like Apple and Song Shift, and its ecosystem including Span and Swift OTel.
A whiteboard diagram comparing various Apple tools and libraries. It highlights OpenAPI Generator for API contract code generation, Protocol Buffers for data serialisation, Swift Numerics for specialised maths, and Apple's Open Source offerings. The diagram also mentions Argument Parser for command-line arguments and notes on modern security APIs.
A whiteboard filled with colourful sketches and doodles illustrating various visual communication techniques. It includes sections on visual alphabet, arrows, bullet points, containers, and text styles, along with playful elements like a penguin and a comic strip. The sketch is credited to @oliverbinns.co.uk and is associated with Swift Leeds 2025.
Large group photo of ServerSide Swift 2025 conference attendees on stage, with sponsor logos displayed on screen above
A serene coastal village at sunset, with white buildings nestled on a hillside overlooking calm waters. The sky transitions from soft orange to deep blue, framed by lush pine branches. A peaceful, picturesque scene capturing the tranquil beauty of the evening.
A crowd at a sporting event, with a woman holding a sign that humorously compares pasta and pasties. Pasta is marked with a red 'X' and pasties with a green 'checkmark'.
Two people smiling and posing for a selfie. The woman on the left is wearing a red strap over her shoulder and the man on the right is wearing glasses and an England football T-shirt saying Bronze in capital letters. They are standing in front of a multi-coloured wall.
A collage of photos from June, featuring a variety of scenes including outdoor landscapes, cityscapes, and social gatherings. There are images of people enjoying food and drinks, as well as moments of relaxation and exploration. The collection captures a diverse range of experiences and settings throughout the month.
A person holding a pin badge with a silver Apple logo and the number 25 on the cover. The background is a beige chair.
A man in a yellow shirt stands at a podium in front of a screen, addressing a room of people seated in chairs. The room has large windows and a wooden floor. A camera on a tripod is set up in the corner. The screen displays a presentation slide with text.
A black and red boat named "Hello World" docked at a marina with other boats. The boat has a white cabin and a red stripe along the side. The marina is filled with various boats and has a blue dock. The sky is blue with some clouds. There are buildings and trees in the background. A metal ramp is leading up to the boat. The water is calm and reflects the boats and the sky.
A screenshot of a macOS desktop showing a SwiftUI code editor on the left and an app preview on the right. The code defines a Person struct with surname and age properties and a ContentView that generates a list of names using a language model. The app preview displays a vertical list of diverse names like "Zane Thornton" "Li Wen" and "Alejandro Gonzalez". The macOS menu bar shows the time as 08:59 on Tuesday, 10 June.
Screenshot of a mobile screen showing an automation workflow for generating ALT text. The workflow includes steps to select photos, use a cloud model to summarise the photo into ALT text, and copy the response to the clipboard. An example ALT text describes a collection of stickers with various designs and colours. The time displayed is 08:17, with a battery level at 90%.
Screenshot of a smartphone displaying an automation workflow titled "Generate ALT text." The workflow includes steps to select photos, use an on-device model to summarise the photo into ALT text, and copy the response to the clipboard. Instructions mention summarising the photo for social media platforms without including hashtags. The time shown is 08:17, with the battery at 89%.
A summary slide from Apple’s Platforms State of the Union presentation showing key developer announcements including Xcode 26, Foundation Models with Swift code example, containerization tools, SwiftUI framework, coding tools with ChatGPT integration, new Liquid Glass design system with app icons, visionOS 26, Icon Composer, Swift Playground, Swift Charts with 3D visualization, Swift language features (Fast, Expressive, Safe, Interoperable, Adaptable), Apple Intelligence, and Metal 4 graphics framework.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
A grid layout of new iOS features announced at Apple’s WWDC, including custom snooze length for alarms, rich entry layout, safety check while blocking contacts, easier controller pairing, natural language search, export notes to Markdown, AirPods automatic switching, photo events and previews, suggested reminders, adaptive power settings, dialogue enhancement, lens cleaning hints, video thumbnail searches, text selection in bubbles, password history, screen sharing on phone calls, Focus mode for silencing SIM, spelling with dictation, Arabic calculator, accessibility features, reminder creation, communication requests, auto-categorization, Braille access, multiscript keyboards, battery time estimates, block lists, contact management, AutoFill for wallets, AirPods controls, monogram styles, map entries, and incident reporting.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
A collection of laptop stickers. In the middle is a Memoji of a man with glasses working on a MacBook. Other stickers include a Deloitte Consulting Engineering badge with a screwdriver icon, GitHub’s Octocat mascot, and other programming and development-related stickers arranged on a silver MacBook.
A woodland camping scene with multiple colorful tarp shelters strung between trees - yellow, blue, red, and green tarps and hammocks creating makeshift shelters among tall trees in a dense forest with ferns and undergrowth covering the forest floor.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Two baby birds huddle together in a nest, occasionally peeping and stretching their heads. Sunlight filters through leaves above them.”
A hand holding two small red wild strawberries in an open palm, with strawberry plants growing in the background on a patio area with terracotta pots, wooden bench, and brick walls.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
A grid of 21 photos from May showing: sunrise/sunset with airplane wing, mountain hiking adventures, outdoor activities with friends, indoor presentations and meetings, group photos at social events, yellow wildflowers in a field, formal group photo, ancient ruins or archaeological site, coastal cliff views, nightclub or concert venue with purple lighting, craft beer tasting setup, boat trip with refreshments, casual dining, football match on TV, and green countryside landscapes. The collage is titled 'May' at the bottom with social media handles @oliverbinns and retro.app.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Tomato plants (highlighted with red circles) grow in a wall-mounted basket and on a chair below. A cozy urban courtyard garden with brick walls and large windows. Various potted plants in terracotta and colorful containers are arranged on the paved ground and on metal shelving units. Purple flowering plants cascade from a wall-mounted hanging basket. The space has a charming, well-tended feel with a mix of edible and ornamental plants.
A cozy urban courtyard garden with brick walls and large windows. Various potted plants in terracotta and colorful containers are arranged on the paved ground and on metal shelving units. Purple flowering plants cascade from wall-mounted hanging baskets, while herbs and leafy greens grow in pots below. The space has a charming, well-tended feel with a mix of edible and ornamental plants.
Paul delivers a talk on stage. The large screen displays iOS development icons including Swift Craft, iOSKonf and CommunityKit, alongside a celebratory cake graphic. The elegant venue features blue curtains and professional stage setup for this developer conference.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Paul gesturing while speaking on stage, with a laptop on a stand visible to his right. Behind him, a slide displays a colorful spectrum graph with what appears to be visualization data, in a venue with ornate classical columns and architectural details.
Via presenting from a lectern with multiple MacBooks on a metal stand and a cloth-covered table. The stage features blue curtains as a backdrop for what appears to be a tech conference presentation.
Presentation slide titled 'Modules' explaining the '@_spi(...) import' feature in Swift programming language. The slide details four key points about symbol visibility, including how it makes symbols available to specific clients while hiding them from others.
Michael stands on stage next to a laptop covered in tech stickers including "he/him", "y'all means all' and programming logos. The presentation setup includes a metal stand and gray-draped table, with blue curtains as backdrop and a small speaker visible on the floor.
Dmitrii standing behind a lectern with a MacBook on a metal stand and a microphone setup on a table covered with gray cloth. The speaker, wearing a yellow plaid shirt, is delivering a presentation on a stage with blue curtains.
Arnold presenting at a metal lectern with an HP laptop, gesturing with one hand while standing against blue stage curtains.
Beyza giving a talk about instrumenting mobile apps, gesturing with one hand raised while standing at a metal lectern in an ornate theater venue.
Screenshot of Apple's Instruments profiling tool showing CPU usage metrics, time profiles, and performance data for multiple app processes with detailed timing measurements. There are three signposted tasks running sequentially.
Pol on stage presenting about debugging tools with a slide titled 'What the **** are instruments?' and subtitle 'And how they can help you debug better' in an elegant theater venue.
Caitlin on stage giving a presentation about transit systems, standing at a podium with a laptop in an ornate venue with decorative columns.
iPhone Lock Screen displaying a large half full battery.