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I’m an experienced native mobile application developer with a focus on Android and iOS. Over the past two decades I’ve delivered high-quality mobile solutions across media, telecoms, and finance, ranging from large-scale consumer apps to advanced video streaming SDKs. I thrive in cross-functional teams and bring strong skills in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, SwiftUI, architecture patterns, analytics, performance optimization, and modular, scalable codebases. I’m comfortable in both onsite and remote settings, work well within Agile environments, and routinely apply best practices such as peer reviews, CI/CD, and automated testing. I also enjoy mentoring teams, screening candidates, and helping organizations grow their mobile capability.
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Contract Software Developer and Consultant
July 1, 2005 - November 14, 2025Current role delivering native Android and iOS mobile solutions and cross-platform components for clients including major media and technology partners; focuses on performance, modular architectures, and team capability.
Senior Android Consultant at The Economist
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015Enhanced the Economist Android app with registered user access, deep linking, and personalised paywalls; refactored core modules to modular architectures and introduced MockK-based testing; instrumented analytics to track user journeys and subscription funnels; supported rollout of new premium tiers.
Senior Developer at NBCUniversal / Sky
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024Developed a modular, scalable Android video streaming SDK used across NBC and Sky mobile/TV platforms; implemented reduced startup time via pre-caching and live overlays for major events; led a Jetpack Compose test app rewrite; resolved complex performance issues.
Senior Android Engineer at YouView
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021Contract Android Engineer delivering features for live TV and streaming platforms; cross-team collaboration to maintain quality and performance.
Lead Android Developer at SafeToNet
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021Integrated AI-based keyboard with real-time text scanning; implemented Camera/Google ML features; added Google Play Billing for subscription compliance; mentored junior developers and ensured Play Store/Samsung Store release compliance.
Senior/Lead Android Developer at Discovery
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020Led Android development for media apps; built video streaming components and improved performance across apps.
Lead Android Developer at Telefonica/O2
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018Led Android development; contributed to wearables and IoT initiatives; extended features and cross-platform collaboration.
Senior Android Developer at Adaptive Lab
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017Senior Android development for client projects; architectural design and delivery.
Senior Android Developer – Android Wear at AKQA
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017Android Wear development and cross-platform integration for wearable-focused projects.
Senior Android Developer - IOT at AKQA
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017IoT-oriented Android development with modular architecture and cross-team collaboration.
Senior Mobile Developer at B2M Solutions
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Mobile development across Android/iOS; focus on analytics, subscriptions, and mentoring.
Senior Developer at Wincor-Nixdorf
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015Senior development work on mobile platforms; performance improvements and feature delivery.
Senior Developer at Barclays Investment Bank
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014Android applications development for financial domain with security and compliance considerations.
Software Engineer at MR Solutions Ltd
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013Software engineering for mobile solutions and contract work.
Apps Developer at Mobile Interactive Group
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012Apps development for client projects on mobile platforms.
Mobile Developer at Steely Eye Digital Media
August 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011Mobile development on contract basis (defunct company).
Developer at BBC Technology / Siemens IT London
December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006Developer on contract delivering mobile solutions within BBC/Siemens ecosystem.
Software Engineer at Samsung Electronics
March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2006Software engineer on contract.
Consultant at Lynx Technology
October 1, 2005 - October 1, 2005Contract consultant delivering mobile solutions.
Senior Programmer R&D at Weston Digital Technologies
July 1, 2005 - July 1, 2005R&D software development; contributed to early mobile/embedded projects.
Software Engineer at PerkinElmer Optoelectronics
July 1, 2002 - July 1, 2002Software engineering roles in optoelectronics hardware/software integration.
Software Design Engineer at KLA-Tencor
June 1, 2001 - June 1, 2001Software design engineering for semiconductor/metrology equipment.
Programmer at Serco Technology
August 1, 2000 - August 1, 2000Programming roles in defense/engineering projects.
Contract Software Developer and Consultant at Self-employed / Independent
July 1, 2005 - November 14, 2025Independent contractor delivering native Android and iOS applications, backend integration, analytics, and performance optimization for diverse clients. Leads cross-functional work, mentors junior developers, and applies Agile practices, peer reviews, and CI/CD.
Senior Android Developer at The Economist
August 1, 2014 - November 14, 2025Enhanced the Economist Android app with registered user access, deep linking, personalised paywalls, modular architectures, MockK-based testing, cross‑platform consistency with iOS, and analytics instrumentation to track user journeys, subscription funnels, and feature adoption. Supported rollout of premium tiers and promotions.
Senior Android Developer (Video Playback Technology) at NBCUniversal / Sky
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024Developed a modular, scalable Android video streaming SDK used across NBC and Sky platforms; improved startup time via pre-caching; added live overlays for major events; rewrote a Jetpack Compose test app; addressed complex performance issues.
Senior Android Developer – Android Wear at AKQA
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017Delivered Android Wear components and IoT-related Android solutions, focusing on UX, performance, and maintainable architecture.
Senior Android Developer – IoT at AKQA
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Led Android IoT projects, implementing modular architectures and delivering robust mobile experiences for connected devices.
Senior Mobile Developer at B2M Solutions
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015Developed mobile solutions with a focus on reliability, performance, and integration with backend services.
Senior Developer at Wincor-Nixdorf
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014Senior Android development for enterprise retail/ATM solutions, concentrating on stability and feature delivery.
Senior Developer at Barclays Investment Bank
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013Android development for financial services applications, focusing on performance and security considerations.
Software Engineer at MR Solutions Ltd
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012Software engineering work contributing to mobile and backend integrations in financial/industrial domains.
Apps Developer at Mobile Interactive Group
October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011Android/iOS app development across consumer and business use cases, delivering polished mobile experiences.
Mobile Developer at Steely Eye Digital Media
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011Mobile development contractor contributing across multiple projects and clients.
Developer at BBC Technology / Siemens IT
December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006Developer working on mobile/embedded projects within BBC/Siemens ecosystems.
Contract Software Developer and Consultant at Independent/Contract
July 1, 2005 - November 14, 2025Contract-based mobile and native software development across industries, delivering production-ready Android and iOS apps and services. Clients include Samsung, Siemens, The Economist, NBCUniversal/Sky, YouView, Discovery, BBC, O2, Vodafone, Barclays, Wincor-Nixdorf, AKQA, Mobile Interactive Group, SafeToNet, B2M Solutions, and startups. Since 2017 I’ve also built On Rails Android and iOS apps and services for UK train travel, featuring live journey planning, real-time data, and personalised user experiences. More recently I’ve leveraged modern cross-platform tech (Kotlin Multiplatform, Compose Multiplatform, SwiftUI) to deliver scalable, integrated mobile solutions with analytics, performance optimization, and maintenance-focused architectures.
Senior Android Developer at NBCUniversal / Sky
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021Developed a modular, scalable Android video streaming SDK used across NBC/Sky platforms. Implemented reduced video startup time via pre-caching, live overlays for major events, and a Jetpack Compose test app rewrite; addressed complex performance issues and contributed to cross-platform consistency.
Senior Android Engineer at YouView
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021Remote/London-based role focusing on Android TV/mobile engineering, delivering streaming and user-experience improvements, and cross-platform consistency with iOS and backend services.
Lead Android Developer at SafeToNet
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020Led Android development for cyber safety solutions, integrating a cutting-edge SDK (AI text scanning), Camera/Google ML features, and Google Play Billing flows; mentored junior developers and ensured Play Store/Samsung Store release compliance.
Senior/Lead Android Developer at Discovery
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018Delivered Android-based media apps with a focus on performance, UX, and modular architectures; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ship features across TV and mobile platforms.
Lead Android Developer at Telefonica/O2
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017Led Android development initiatives for telecom-related apps, driving performance improvements and maintainable architectures across teams.
Senior Android Developer at Adaptive Lab
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017Senior Android developer contributing to mobile engineering projects and cross-platform efforts within an innovative agency environment.
Mobile Developer at Steely Eye Digital Media (defunct)
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011Mobile development work across multiple projects, delivering native components and UI.
Education
M.S Electrical Engineering at University Of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, USA
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025BSc Electronics & Communications Engineering (Honours) at University Of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at University Of Southern California (USC)
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Communications Engineering (Honours) at University Of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025M.S Electrical Engineering at University Of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, USA
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025BSc Electronics & Communications Engineering (Honours) at University Of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Kotlin for Java Developers at Coursera
January 1, 2019 - November 14, 2025Qualifications
Kotlin for Java Developers
January 1, 2019 - November 14, 2025Kotlin for Java Developers
January 1, 2019 - November 14, 2025Kotlin for Java Developers – Coursera
January 1, 2019 - November 14, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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