I am a mobile application developer with 4+ years of experience building and shipping cross-platform apps on iOS and Android using Flutter and Dart. I love joining projects at any stage and delivering standout features quickly, resolving bugs, and stabilizing production apps. I specialize in integrating third-party SDKs, secure data handling, and document-centric workflows, with a focus on stability, security, and maintainability. I’m a self-directed contractor who communicates clearly with stakeholders, meets deadlines, and produces thorough documentation. I’m based in Brussels and available for engagement immediately.

Tarek Said

I am a mobile application developer with 4+ years of experience building and shipping cross-platform apps on iOS and Android using Flutter and Dart. I love joining projects at any stage and delivering standout features quickly, resolving bugs, and stabilizing production apps. I specialize in integrating third-party SDKs, secure data handling, and document-centric workflows, with a focus on stability, security, and maintainability. I’m a self-directed contractor who communicates clearly with stakeholders, meets deadlines, and produces thorough documentation. I’m based in Brussels and available for engagement immediately.

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I am a mobile application developer with 4+ years of experience building and shipping cross-platform apps on iOS and Android using Flutter and Dart. I love joining projects at any stage and delivering standout features quickly, resolving bugs, and stabilizing production apps.

I specialize in integrating third-party SDKs, secure data handling, and document-centric workflows, with a focus on stability, security, and maintainability. I’m a self-directed contractor who communicates clearly with stakeholders, meets deadlines, and produces thorough documentation. I’m based in Brussels and available for engagement immediately.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Chief Technology Officer — Flutter & Full-Stack (Hands-On) at Giftek
December 1, 2024 - Present
Architected and delivered Flutter mobile applications for a consumer fintech platform from scratch, owning the full lifecycle from design through production and documentation. Integrated multiple third-party SDKs and REST APIs with a strong focus on security and data integrity. Built dynamic, document-driven UI flows for gift card issuance and redemption, handling complex data states and edge cases gracefully for end users. Produced comprehensive technical documentation covering architecture decisions, API contracts, and maintenance guides. Established CI/CD pipelines, automated linting, Git workflows, and code review standards, ensuring a stable, reproducible codebase. Collaborated with non-technical stakeholders to iteratively refine UX based on real usage feedback.
Software Engineer — Flutter & Full-Stack at KAYRA
September 1, 2023 - Present
Ongoing production Flutter applications supporting daily operations across factory, warehouse, inventory, and retail environments, where reliability and stability are non-negotiable. Triaged complex bugs and production crashes end-to-end, delivering fixes without regressions. Implemented offline-first data handling using Drift for local persistence and background synchronization. Profiled and optimized rendering, memory, and networking performance to support ~50% user growth while maintaining stability. Produced technical documentation detailing architecture, API contracts, and operational workflows to enable smooth onboarding and maintenance.
Mobile Software Engineer (Flutter) at Walk2
April 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Delivered two Flutter applications — consumer-facing and staff-facing — for a fast-paced remote engagement, independently meeting delivery deadlines. Integrated third-party SDKs and real-time APIs (WebSockets) for QR-based ordering and live order status synchronization, resolving integration edge cases efficiently. Built shared widget libraries and reusable components across apps to improve consistency and simplify future maintenance. Conducted thorough testing and debugging prior to each release, ensuring high-quality deliverables across App Store and Play Store submissions.
Mobile Software Engineer (Flutter) at Peppl
July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Led a full UI/UX redesign across iOS and Android, collaborating with stakeholders to iteratively refine interface elements and deliver a polished user experience. Profiled and resolved performance bottlenecks end-to-end using Flutter DevTools, addressing frame drops, memory, and load times across diverse device categories. Worked independently and reliably in a remote engagement, consistently meeting sprint deadlines and communicating progress. Managed App Store and Play Store publishing, compliance review, and production release processes, ensuring deliverables met platform quality standards.

Education

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING at Abdullah Gül University
October 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Master’s in Management at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
January 1, 2026 - March 23, 2026
B.Sc. in Computer Engineering at Abdullah Gül University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

TÜBİTAK 2209-A Research Grant 2023
January 1, 2023 - March 23, 2026
Erasmus+ Traineeship Grant 2023
January 1, 2023 - March 23, 2026
Türkiye Scholarships 2022
January 1, 2022 - March 23, 2026
Egypt STEM Schools Grant (USAID) 2015
January 1, 2015 - March 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment