Gufran Khurshid

Software Engineer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada13 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led development of India's No.1 Healthcare App.
  • Improved app stability to 99.9%.
  • Enhanced customer success by 40% in real estate apps.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a versatile software engineer with expertise in healthcare, real estate, and food delivery applications.

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Skills

Core Skills

React NativeAndroidJava

Other Skills

iOS SDKoAuth integrationGit HooksCrashlyticsDatadogMMVMTypescriptiOSMobile Application DevelopmentAndroid FrameworkJavaSEHibernateBack-End Web DevelopmentSoftware DesignTDD

About

As a Senior Software Engineer (Front-End React Native & Android Mobile Developer) with over a decade of experience, I specialise in crafting seamless and efficient app features & user experiences. My track record includes major feature development, improving app efficiency and stability to 99.9% and enhancing product performance. I excel in leading agile scrum teams , providing mentorship to junior developers, and aligning technology with business growthWith Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology (Computer Science) I gained unique insights to create app that helps people find real estate properties , find local delicious food and access healthcare services through app . Launched my career with CMC Ltd.New Delhi where I worked on developing backend systems deploying over Google/AWS/Azure cloud . I got the opportunity to learn and create android apps. Later with App Xperts Australia , I created many android apps like parental care, accident detection and support and software integration with Medicare Australia. My experience extends to creating real estate apps like Fastfox, BroEx, and BroFirst for Oku Tech Pvt Ltd (now Housing.com Proptiger )where I helped customers find rental properties in real-estate Housing.com. I improved customer success by 40% through optimized network communication . At Samast Technologies Pvt Ltd (maginpin.com) I created hyperlocal discovery app that lets you find restaurants, places and events and local food delivery system. I revamped the UX of magicpin app, increasing merchant engagement by 50% .I also successfully pivoted the development of an online food delivery system during the COVID-19 lockdown. Later, I led the app development and release cycle for OrderHere, a platform for small retailers.Currently I am creating app features that provide e-commerce healthcare services with Apollo 24|7 India's No.1 Healthcare App. Notably, I improved delivery address accuracy, resulting in a 27% improvement through geopolygon integration. I am adept at codebase management with continuous integration using Jenkins, Firebase, Appcenter, SonarLint, and Git Hooks , and have experience with project management tools like Jira.My diverse experience in e-commerce, real estate, financial, and healthcare applications demonstrates my adaptability to various sectors and robust technical skill set.Job Titles : Software Engineer – Mobile (React Native), Software Engineer (Mobile Applications),React Native Mobile Developer

Experience

13 yrs
Total Experience
2 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
5 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Apollo 24|7

2 roles

Principal Software Engineer

Promoted

Apr 2022Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Project & Team Leadership
  • Led Scrum management and ensured smooth product delivery by handling Jira project management, task grooming, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication.
  • Proactively identified and resolved blockers and dependencies, optimizing workflow efficiency.
  • App Stability & Crash Mgmt
  • Technical Improvements
  • Upgraded to iOS SDK 15 & Xcode 13, ensuring compatibility with Apple’s latest updates.
  • Implemented oAuth integration with various encryption, enhancing security.
  • Fixed a 5km delivery discrepancy in the address system by correcting latitude-longitude errors.
  • Code Quality
  • Integrated Git Hooks & Husky to enforce ESLint compliance, preventing hardcoded styles and poor coding practices.
  • Established code governance rules, ensuring scalable and maintainable development.
  • State Management
  • Set up Redux for Medibar, improving state management and performance.
  • Began migrating from Context API to Redux to handle the growing app complexity.
  • Environment Efficiency
  • Enabled dynamic environment switching, allowing QA to test different setups without developer builds, boosting efficiency.
  • Team Collaboration
  • Founded ‘Mobile Dev Connect’, a platform for developers to share best practices and optimize workflows.
  • Mentored team members, conducted code reviews, and guided developers through technical challenges.
  • Crash Reduction & Monitoring
  • Improved crash-free sessions from 99.00% to 99.50% by integrating crash fixes into Jira workflows.
  • Built crash filters using Crashlytics & Datadog, enabling faster issue resolution.
  • Monitored non-fatal errors, identifying hidden failures in business transactions.
  • User Experience Enhancements
  • Optimized startup speed, page load times, and UI performance across key touchpoints.
  • Product Feedback & Improvements
  • Conducted pre-implementation UX reviews, identifying design flaws before development.
  • Regularly analyzed app reviews and user feedback to improve the overall experience.
React NativeAndroid

Senior Software Engineer

Feb 2021Mar 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • End-to-End Feature Development
  • Designed and developed the entire Covid Vaccination & CoWin (Ministry of Health and
  • Family Welfare, India ) Module from scratch, covering vaccination booking, listing, cancellations, QR code generation, and PDF reporting, ensuring a seamless user experience.
  • Helpdesk Revamp & Conversational Support
  • Transformed the Helpdesk system by enabling chat-based ticket creation and reopening, integrating a configurable WhatsApp support channel for better user engagement.
  • App Size Optimization
  • Reduced Android app size by 8MB and iOS app size by 35MB through aggressive code shrinking, WebP image conversion, and removal of unused resources, improving performance and download rates.
  • Performance Enhancements
  • Reduced splash screen load time by 700ms, significantly improving first interaction speed.
  • Implemented shimmer loading effects and lazy-loaded widgets, enhancing perceived performance and user patience levels.
  • File & Asset Optimization
  • Developed a webpage-to-PDF conversion module, expanding document export capabilities.
  • Optimized local assets with WebP conversion, further reducing app size.
  • User Experience & Growth Impact
  • Introduced UX shimmer effects to enhance user experience during loading states, reducing drop-offs.
  • Focused on app size reduction to drive more downloads and retention.
  • Codebase & Release Management
  • Managed codebase health, release cycles, and team synchronization, ensuring smooth issue resolution and Jira ticket deliveries.
  • Provided proactive UX feedback to the product team before feature implementation, identifying design and usability flaws early.
React NativeAndroid

Magicpin (samast technologies)

Senior Software Engineer

Jan 2018Feb 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Gurgaon, India

  • magicpin app :Contributed to key enhancements in post-transaction flow, brand integrations, and video trimming in the Moments feature, improving user engagement and merchant interactions. Revamped the merchant deal screen for a smoother experience and led app performance benchmarking and optimization, addressing critical bottlenecks for improved efficiency.
  • Managed end-to-end app releases, ensuring seamless rollouts, stability, and crash-free user experiences post-release. Developed an offline-compatible analytics framework, enabling real-time insights even in low-connectivity scenarios.
  • During the COVID-19 lockdown, led the development of magicpin’s online food delivery system, a strategic pivot that transformed the business model, enabling local businesses to sustain operations amid restrictions.
  • OrderHere : Led the development of OrderHere, an app designed to help small and offline retailers establish, manage, and market their online presence. Spearheaded the design and implementation of critical modules, including order management, enabling seamless tracking and fulfillment of customer orders, and the merchant profile page, providing businesses with a personalized storefront to enhance visibility.
  • Developed the promotion and banner-sharing modules, allowing merchants to create and distribute marketing campaigns effortlessly. Built a loyalty configurator, enabling businesses to design and manage custom reward programs to enhance customer retention. Additionally, contributed to the voucher management system, streamlining the distribution and redemption of discount vouchers to drive customer engagement.
  • Led a team of three developers, ensuring efficient collaboration, high-quality code, and timely feature rollouts. Focused on scalability, performance optimization, and a seamless user experience, empowering small merchants with enterprise-grade digital tools to compete in an increasingly online marketplace.
AndroidReact Native

Fastfox.com

2 roles

Senior Software Engineering III

Promoted

Feb 2017Dec 2017 · 10 mos

  • BroFirst, an internal app for field executives to showcase rental properties.Implemented offline file uploading and syncing, developed the capture and delete unit module for inventory management, and built customer verification features, ensuring seamless operations even without internet connectivity.
  • For the FastFox App, a rental property platform, contributed to building a seamless user experience by developing the login and registration module, integrating deep linking for efficient navigation, and optimizing network communication using Retrofit, enhancing app performance and usability.
AndroidMMVM

Software Development Engineer II

Feb 2016Jan 2017 · 11 mos

  • Real estate market has always fascinated me and now working on BroEx-Real Estate Brokers App.I have implemented many modules like Visiting Card,Stapler Tool, Improve Rating,Saucer Progress,revamped the old modules like Add Property,Search. Just completed the Gif Image viewer soon to be published !
React NativeTypescriptAndroidiOS

Appxperts pty ltd

Android Developer

Oct 2014Jan 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • Independently developed three apps and contributed to the development of four more as part of a team. I also had the opportunity to work with Medicare Australia, a division of the Australian Government's Department of Human Services. In addition to mobile development, Xperts Infosoft provided me with the chance to gain experience in server-side development, working on the "Get Help" project using Struts 2 and Hibernate.
  • Get Help Android App :Independently developed Get Help, a safety and emergency response app designed to assist users in the event of an accident through automated crash detection using G-Force sensors. Implemented real-time emergency response features, including auto-calling to relatives, hospitals, towing services, and police, ensuring immediate assistance. Engineered seamless location tracking with Google Places API and Location Manager, optimizing response accuracy. Built the server infrastructure using Struts 2 with Hibernate on Google App Engine, leveraging Cloud SQL and Cloud Storage to securely store accident-related data for insurance processing. Integrated SMS notifications and a robust backend to provide a fast, reliable, and scalable emergency assistance system.
  • Motion Safety Android App: Developed and single-handedly managed, a parental control solution that provides real-time notifications when a loved one exceeds speed limits. Engineered an automated driving detection system leveraging Android sensors, ensuring the app activates seamlessly when driving begins, even in the background. Implemented SMS and email alerts to notify guardians instantly, enhancing road safety. Focused on performance optimization, seamless background execution, and accuracy in speed monitoring, delivering a reliable safety solution. Built using Java, Android SDK, and Eclipse IDE, ensuring robustness and efficiency.
Mobile Application DevelopmentAndroid FrameworkAndroid

Cmc ltd

Software Developer

Jan 2013Sep 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

  • Started career developing web applications using Java, J2EE, Spring 3, Struts 2, and Hibernate, contributing to the Quasar Payment System. Later, as a Junior Android Engineer, I worked on two mobile applications: TCS iElect and CHRO Conclave 2014. In addition to my development work, I also conduct industrial training for final-year engineering college students.
  • Imparted industrial summer internship and training to various engineering college student on Java,J2EE & Android Technologies .
  • Quasar Payment System : Development of inventory management and billing web application designed for CMC Academy, providing billing, analytics, report generation, and an automated mailing system. Spearheaded the application architecture, designing the entity-relationship model with Hibernate and implementing analysis models and boundary components using Struts 2. Oversaw UI design to ensure an intuitive user experience. Conducted experimentation and integration of iText for dynamic report generation and Java Mail (Chimp Mail) for automated communication workflows. Managed a team of four developers, ensuring seamless execution, scalability, and system efficiency.
  • Skills : EJB, JAX-B, Struts2, Hibernate
JavaSEHibernateJava

Education

Liverpool John Moores University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Feb 2022Feb 2024

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

Postgraduate Degree

Feb 2021Jan 2023

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) — Information Technology

Jan 2008Jan 2012

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Senior School Certificate Exam — High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Apr 1996May 2008

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