May 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

• Boutique fintech and mobile engineering consultancy specializing in POS systems, Stripe Terminal integrations, and cross-platform mobile development.

Sep 2023 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos · Remote

• Built and owned mobile engineering for large-scale international event platforms deployed at major conferences and exhibitions across Dubai and Saudi Arabia — high-visibility, high-attendance events where reliability and real-time performance were non-negotiable.
• Delivered full-featured event apps end-to-end — agenda management, speaker profiles, sponsor directories, participant lists, and committee coordination — used by thousands of attendees at live international events in the UAE and KSA
• Built and integrated AR-based venue navigation — enabling attendees to explore large event venues in real time using augmented reality, one of the platform's most technically complex and differentiating features
• Engineered a real-time networking system — in-app chat, meetup requests, and attendee connection features — driving engagement between participants across multi-day conference formats
• Implemented access control and guest management system — role-based entry verification ensuring only registered attendees could access specific event zones, replacing manual checks at the door
• Maintained production stability across live events where downtime was not an option — real-world, high-stakes deployment experience with zero tolerance for failure

Jan 2023 – Aug 2023 · 7 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

• Led a cross-platform mobile team building "Enjoy" — a location-based deals and loyalty app for Dubai — from zero to live on both the Play Store and App Store. Managed two iOS developers, owned Android development end-to-end, and built the backend mobile APIs in Node.js.
• Built and shipped a full consumer app from scratch to production — Android + iOS, deployed live on both stores within an 8-month contract in Dubai
• Led a team of 3 engineers (Android + 2 iOS) as the technical lead — owned architecture decisions, code reviews, sprint planning, and delivery accountability
• Engineered a location-based vendor discovery system — geo-filtered search, preference-based filtering, and real-time coupon redemption (BOGO, percentage discounts, complimentary offers)
• Implemented payment and subscription flows — credit/debit card-based subscription model with vendor offer management and performance tracking dashboard
• Built vendor-facing management portal — allowing vendors to create, manage, and track their offer performance independently, reducing operational overhead for the business
• Developed mobile APIs in Node.js — owning both client and server side, ensuring tight integration and fast iteration without backend dependency bottlenecks

Apr 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Lahore · On-site

• Led mobile architecture and engineering across two major product lines simultaneously — an enterprise field operations platform for Nestlé Pakistan and a sports management app used by leading golf clubs across Pakistan.
• Nestlé Brand Activation Platform
• Architected and led development of a real-time field monitoring app for Nestlé Pakistan — enabling automated reporting, live progress tracking, and ground activity management across nationwide brand activation campaigns
• Owned mobile architecture design end-to-end — from system design through delivery — for one of Pakistan's largest FMCG enterprises
• Supervised and mentored the mobile development team, conducting code reviews, enforcing architectural standards, and ensuring delivery quality across sprints
• GemGolfer — Sports Management Platform
• Led mobile engineering for GemGolfer, a tournament and handicap management app compliant with the World Handicap System — one of the few apps globally to implement WHS-standard handicap calculations
• Delivered features covering tournament management, league tracking, tours, daily rounds, and handicap calculation for competitive golfers
• Deployed to real named clients including Karachi Golf Club, Gym Khana Golf Club, and Challenger League — production software used in live competitive events

Sep 2019 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · Lahore · On-site

• Built a diverse portfolio of production Android applications across IoT, access control, security systems, and on-demand services — including several NDA-protected enterprise solutions involving hardware integration and encrypted device communication.
• Encrypted BLE Access Control System (NDA — product name withheld)
• Built a secure BLE mobile application that communicated with custom hardware (Raspberry Pi) to command Axis access controllers — enabling wireless lock/unlock of doors and access points across enterprise premises
• Implemented encrypted BLE communication with rotating key architecture — ensuring all device-to-mobile communication was tamper-proof and resistant to replay attacks
• Engineered hardware tamper detection logic — any physical or code-level tampering with the device immediately blocked all communication with the Axis controller, protecting the entire access chain
• Integrated with enterprise-grade security and access control software — bridging mobile UX with industrial-level physical security infrastructure
• On-Demand Relocation & Logistics Platform (NDA — product name withheld)
• Built an Uber-style on-demand mobile platform for relocation services, water tanker dispatch, and waste tanker coordination — real-time driver matching, live tracking, and booking management
• NFC-Based Labor Access Control Systems
• Developed multiple NFC tag scanning systems for labor access management across secure facilities — role-based access, entry logging, and zone restrictions
• Security Guard Fleet & Checkpoint Tracking
• Built a live field operations app for security teams — real-time GPS location tracking, patrol monitoring, and checkpoint verification across guard routes

Aug 2018 – Aug 2019 · 1 yr · Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · On-site

• Delivered multiple production Android applications across education, lifestyle, and Islamic utility domains — owning the full development lifecycle from architecture through Play Store deployment as part of a small, fast-moving dev team.
• ClassDiary — Parent-Teacher Communication Platform
• Built a dual-app ecosystem (separate Teacher and Parent apps) for real-time school communication — class diary updates, fee details, exam scheduling, test results, off-day announcements, and 1:1 parent-teacher chat
• Designed real-time notification and acknowledgement system — parents could view, acknowledge, and comment on teacher updates, closing the communication loop between home and school
• Islamic Utility App — Muslim Community Platform
• Developed a full-featured Islamic companion app — Azan alerts with location-based prayer times, Duas library, and integrated Quran reading and audio recitation
• Handled device-level features including location services, audio playback, and scheduled local notifications for prayer time reminders
• MCQ Practice Platform — Student Exam Preparation
• Built an Android-based MCQ test platform for student exam preparation — timed practice tests, result tracking, and subject-based question sets for self-paced learning

Sep 2017 – Jul 2018 · 10 mos · Lahore · Hybrid

• Early-career Android development role undertaken part-time during Bachelor's in Software Engineering (BSSE). Built foundational skills in native Android development, REST API integration, and mobile UI implementation while completing a full-time degree program.