Short version: Web + iOS / Android native + sysadmin skills. I am out of the job market for around 8 years, doing a startup & consulting. I have am confused on what to project on my resume. Aim is to apply for US companies like Google & Twitter.

Long version:

Background:

I am a Masters in CS with around 15 years of exp.

I have been doing a company with friends, which started as a product company. But, soon, we started consulting to make ends meet. Fast forward 4 years, I don’t like it anymore, I am quitting.

I am looking into the career market after about 10 years now. Due to all the lost years, I am assessing opportunities on where I can provide most value and make up for the lost time & money.

I am Asian, 35+ yrs old and not in the US now.

My experience:

  - Originally, C / embedded / Linux drives / RTOS guy (initial 5 yrs)
  - Then web guy & devops guy - LAMP stack, PHP, Python, JS, 
     C#.Net, ASP MVC, AWS, Linux sysadmin
  - iOS / Android: Native apps - 10+ published apps in the last 3 years.

Besides the above, I have dabbled on many side projects for trying out various tech, but, nothing solid to show publically on this front.

Aim:

The aim is to get placed in US companies like Google & Twitter and enjoy work. I am now re-learning algorithms stuffs, updating my skills and learning latest things on web / mobile front. Also, need to create my resume and start applying soon.

My initial thought was to project myself as an iOS developer, but, then I thought it might limit the number of opportunities, especially in top companies.

I am confused on what exactly to project in my resume to appeal to the recruiters. HNers help on this front appreciated.

1) If you were in my shoes, what would you emphasize in the resume to appeal to the top companies? Any suggestion on this appreciated.

2) Based on my background and the fact that I am 35+ & not in the US, is it a viable plan ?