Hi, I’m Mike Li, a senior React and React Native engineer based in London. I’ve spent more than 18 years building web and mobile applications, with 7+ years focusing on React, React Native, TypeScript and Next.js, delivering 15+ production apps across fintech, real estate, healthcare and government sectors. I also apply AI-assisted engineering to optimize development workflows, speed feature delivery and boost team productivity. I enjoy mentoring engineers, shaping robust architectures, and creating smooth design-to-implementation workflows that align product goals with engineering excellence. My work blends hands-on development with strategic planning, ensuring scalable solutions for complex domains.

Hi, I’m Mike Li, a senior React and React Native engineer based in London. I’ve spent more than 18 years building web and mobile applications, with 7+ years focusing on React, React Native, TypeScript and Next.js, delivering 15+ production apps across fintech, real estate, healthcare and government sectors. I also apply AI-assisted engineering to optimize development workflows, speed feature delivery and boost team productivity. I enjoy mentoring engineers, shaping robust architectures, and creating smooth design-to-implementation workflows that align product goals with engineering excellence. My work blends hands-on development with strategic planning, ensuring scalable solutions for complex domains.

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Hi, I’m Mike Li, a senior React and React Native engineer based in London. I’ve spent more than 18 years building web and mobile applications, with 7+ years focusing on React, React Native, TypeScript and Next.js, delivering 15+ production apps across fintech, real estate, healthcare and government sectors. I also apply AI-assisted engineering to optimize development workflows, speed feature delivery and boost team productivity.

I enjoy mentoring engineers, shaping robust architectures, and creating smooth design-to-implementation workflows that align product goals with engineering excellence. My work blends hands-on development with strategic planning, ensuring scalable solutions for complex domains.

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Work Experience

Founder & Developer at Drive Round App
February 1, 2026 - Present
Designed, built and evolved an AI-powered React Native application for iOS and Android, owning the complete product lifecycle from concept to production. Managed end-to-end product development, including product strategy, UX/UI design, software architecture, feature development, automated testing, CI/CD, App Store and Google Play releases, analytics and customer feedback.
Senior React Native Engineer at Ampli 6i Capital
July 1, 2023 - June 1, 2026
Delivered secure React Native applications for consumer lending and credit card products, building customer-facing features across iOS and Android. Led the development of customer-facing features using React Native, Next.js, TypeScript, GraphQL and AWS-backed services, contributing to the migration of customer web journeys from Salesforce to Next.js. Designed AI-assisted engineering workflows that automated planning, testing, documentation, code reviews and technical research, reducing feature delivery time by up to 4×. Streamlined Figma-to-code workflows using AI, improving collaboration between Design and Engineering. Mentored junior and mid-level engineers through technical guidance and code reviews.
React Engineer at Digital Reality Corp
April 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Developed React and Next.js web applications powering 3D virtual property tours and digital twin experiences. Built AWS Lambda asset-processing pipelines supporting more than 2,000 global real estate agencies.
React Native Developer at Health & Care Innovations
October 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Developed React Native healthcare applications supporting 15 clinical pathways. Worked closely with clinicians and stakeholders to deliver secure patient-facing mobile solutions.
Founder & Technical Lead at SINCE Technology Ltd
December 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021
Founded and led a technology startup developing rehabilitation devices and mobile applications. Designed end-to-end software architecture across hardware, cloud and mobile platforms. Delivered rehabilitation solutions used by more than 100 stroke patients.
GIS Development Officer at Lands Authority
October 1, 2014 - April 1, 2021
Led a team of six software engineers delivering enterprise GIS platforms. Architected GIS systems supporting over 50 government departments. Designed and delivered Smart City mobile applications serving more than 300,000 users.
System Analyst at EDPS Systems Ltd
October 1, 2012 - October 1, 2014
Analyzed and supported IT systems, ensuring reliable operation and continuous improvement across client platforms.
System Analyst at Radio Television Hong Kong
October 1, 2008 - October 1, 2012
Performed system analysis and maintenance for broadcasting IT systems, contributing to stability and efficiency across operations.

Education

MSc at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
BSc at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare, Government, Education