Nicos Nicolaou — Senior Software Engineer

👋 Hi, I'm Nicos Nicolaou, a Senior Software Engineer based in Nicosia, Cyprus with a strong focus on Android and Flutter development. I hold a BSc in Computer Science and an MSc in Mobile Systems, and I bring over seven years of professional experience in mobile app development — a passion I've nurtured for more than nine years. My journey began in 2016 when I published my first Android app on the Google Play Store. Since then, I’ve continuously expanded my skills, contributing to both personal and professional projects. In 2020, I started actively building and sharing open-source projects on GitHub, where I now maintain over 40 repositories (public and private), exploring cutting-edge tools and technologies in the Android and Flutter ecosystems. In May 2023, I began publishing my own libraries and packages for both Android Native and Flutter. You can find links to these contributions below. Since November 2023, I’ve also been writing on Medium, where I share insights, tutorials, and best practices around Android and Flutter development. When I’m not coding, I enjoy playing guitar, PC gaming, and building custom PC setups — I have a deep interest in computer hardware and DIY tech. 👇 Feel free to explore some of my work through the links below. My personal website/portfolio: https://nicosnicolaou16.github.io/ GitHub: https://github.com/NicosNicolaou16 Medium: https://medium.com/@nicosnicolaou Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicos_nicolaou Primary Email: nicos.m16@hotmail.com Android Developer/Google Play Developer Email: nicosnicos16@gmail.com

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mobile Application Developer with expertise in Android and Flutter ecosystems.

Location: Nicosia, Cyprus

Experience: 10 yrs 6 mos

Skills

Android Development
Flutter
Google Play Developer
Writing Articles

Career Highlights

Over seven years of mobile app development experience.
Maintains over 40 open-source repositories on GitHub.
Published libraries and packages for Android and Flutter.

Work Experience

Self-employed

Writing articles on Medium (2 yrs 6 mos)

Contributing Open Source Projects on GitHub (6 yrs 4 mos)

Google Play Developer (Publishing applications on Google Play Store) (9 yrs 11 mos)

Cocoon Creations

Senior Software Engineer (3 yrs)

Android and Flutter Developer (4 yrs 7 mos)

Android Developer (8 yrs 6 mos)

Department of Computer Science, at the University of Nicosia

Offered Tutorial in Android Studio (5 mos)

Mobile Apps Developer/Application Developer at the Mobile System Laboratory (7 mos)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at University of Nicosia

Master’s Degree at University of Nicosia

Nicos Nicolaou

Senior Software Engineer

Nicosia, Cyprus10 yrs 6 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Over seven years of mobile app development experience.
Maintains over 40 open-source repositories on GitHub.
Published libraries and packages for Android and Flutter.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mobile Application Developer with expertise in Android and Flutter ecosystems.

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Skills

Core Skills

Android DevelopmentFlutterGoogle Play DeveloperWriting Articles

Other Skills

Bitbucket PipelinesFastlaneBitbucketKotlinKotlin CoroutinesMVP architectureView BindingOkHttpJSON/XML API handlingGreen Dao DatabaseObject-Oriented ProgrammingAndroid NDKcustom viewsgeneric/base classesFirebase Crashlytics

About

Experience

10 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Self-employed

3 roles

Writing articles on Medium

Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos · Nicosia, Cyprus

Writing articles on Medium focused on Android and Flutter development, as well as general topics. I specialize in tutorials and setup guides that explore various technologies within the Android and Flutter ecosystems.
Explore my published works below

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Contributing Open Source Projects on GitHub

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos · Nicosia, Cyprus

Implemented open-source projects using recommended Google technologies for Android and Flutter. Published libraries/packages for both Android and Flutter, as well as open-source projects demonstrating mobile technology setups, accompanied by related articles on Medium.

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Google Play Developer (Publishing applications on Google Play Store)

Jun 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos · Nicosia, Cyprus

I'm a registered Google Play Developer since June 2016, and as of August 2024, I am a verified Google Play Developer under the new Google standards. I have published one application on the Play Store, with additional details available in the projects section below.
App Name: UrLocFinder
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.map.nicos.mymap
Coding Tools: Android Studio

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Cocoon creations

3 roles

Senior Software Engineer

May 2023 – Present · 3 yrs

New responsibilities: automating DevOps processes using Fastlane and Bitbucket Pipelines.
Continue developing new Android and Flutter applications from scratch.
Support the current applications.
Prepare time estimates for the projects.
Serve as the tech lead for the projects.

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Android and Flutter Developer

Oct 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

As an Android Developer, I focus on building, maintaining, and optimizing Android apps:
Technologies:
Kotlin, Kotlin Coroutines, MVP architecture, View Binding, OkHttp, JSON/XML API handling
Green Dao Database, Object-Oriented Programming, Android NDK, custom views, and generic/base classes
App Support:
Ongoing support, bug fixes, performance enhancements, and compatibility updates for existing apps
Firebase Crashlytics for error reporting and Push Notifications for user engagement
As a Flutter Developer, I focus on building, maintaining, and optimizing cross-platform apps:
Technologies:
Dart, RxDart, MVC+S architecture, Bloc Pattern, custom/generic widgets
Hive NoSQL, Drift SQL, Dio Network Manager for API and data handling
App Support:
Ongoing support, bug fixes, and performance improvements for both Android and iOS
Ensuring smooth data handling and storage management
Tools:
Android Studio, Git for version control

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Android Developer

Nov 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

As an Android Developer, my responsibilities include building, maintaining, and optimizing Android applications. These are the key areas I focus on:
Technologies:
Using Kotlin and Kotlin Coroutines for clean and efficient development
Implementing MVP architecture for better separation of concerns
Utilizing View Binding for easier UI interactions
Managing network requests with OkHttp Network Manager
Handling JSON and XML data for API integrations
Working with Green Dao Database Framework for efficient local database management
Applying Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles for maintainable code
Optimizing performance with Android NDK where necessary
Creating and maintaining custom views and generic/base classes to reduce redundancy
Ongoing App Support:
Providing ongoing support for existing Android apps, fixing bugs, and ensuring the app is up-to-date with the latest Android OS features
Enhancing app performance** and resolving compatibility issues with new devices and OS versions
Implementing **Firebase Crashlytics for real-time error reporting and Push Notifications for user engagement
Tools:
Utilizing Android Studio for efficient development and testing
Managing version control and collaboration with Git

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Department of computer science, at the university of nicosia

2 roles

Offered Tutorial in Android Studio

Oct 2016 – Mar 2017 · 5 mos · Cyprus

I have offered Two Tutorials in Android Studio at the MSc Course in Mobile Systems (in both Fall and Spring semesters, one Tutorial in Fall Semester and one in Spring Semester) and more specifically the Mobile Computing course.