I am a creative and driven Android Developer based in Sharjah, UAE, passionate about building impactful, user-centric mobile applications. With strong problem-solving skills and attention to clean architecture, I work across the full app lifecycle—from design handoff to deployment—thriving within Agile teams. I enjoy contributing to open-source projects, writing educational content, and delivering scalable, maintainable solutions aligned with industry best practices. Skilled in Kotlin, Flutter, and various Jetpack libraries, I continuously strive to enhance my technical expertise and collaborate effectively with designers and developers to build engaging user experiences.

Khalid El Faki

I am a creative and driven Android Developer based in Sharjah, UAE, passionate about building impactful, user-centric mobile applications. With strong problem-solving skills and attention to clean architecture, I work across the full app lifecycle—from design handoff to deployment—thriving within Agile teams. I enjoy contributing to open-source projects, writing educational content, and delivering scalable, maintainable solutions aligned with industry best practices. Skilled in Kotlin, Flutter, and various Jetpack libraries, I continuously strive to enhance my technical expertise and collaborate effectively with designers and developers to build engaging user experiences.

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I am a creative and driven Android Developer based in Sharjah, UAE, passionate about building impactful, user-centric mobile applications. With strong problem-solving skills and attention to clean architecture, I work across the full app lifecycle—from design handoff to deployment—thriving within Agile teams.

I enjoy contributing to open-source projects, writing educational content, and delivering scalable, maintainable solutions aligned with industry best practices. Skilled in Kotlin, Flutter, and various Jetpack libraries, I continuously strive to enhance my technical expertise and collaborate effectively with designers and developers to build engaging user experiences.

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Experience Level

Expert
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Expert
Expert

Language

English
Advanced
Arabic
Advanced

Work Experience

Android Developer at Do Join
January 1, 2022 - Present
Managed and published mobile applications on both Google Play Store and Huawei App Gallery, serving over 180,000 users. Led the implementation of more than 30 new features and maintained key app functionalities such as the home page, taxi service, orders, and cart. Actively participated in code reviews to enhance code quality by identifying 40% more bugs before deployment. Designed 5+ custom views to improve user interaction and collaborated with designers using Figma. Used Agile tools like Azure DevOps, Git, and Slack for sprint and task management. Integrated 5+ new server-side APIs and third-party SDKs to expand app functionality and enhance user experience.
Android Developer at The Sparks Foundation
December 31, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Developed Bank Nest, a demo banking app using Kotlin, MVVM, Dagger Hilt, and Room Database. Designed complex UIs and improved app stability by resolving multiple Android system issues. Participated in weekly stand-ups and peer feedback sessions within a remote team setting. Delivered stable APKs with version control and a modular codebase.
Android Developer at Andela
December 31, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Ranked in the Top 100 out of over 30,000 participants in the Native Android Development track. Enhanced Android development skills by 40% through mentorship and Pluralsight learning. Actively engaged with Andela’s large developer community, troubleshooting issues and exchanging code reviews in a remote environment.

Education

Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Khartoum
January 1, 2018 - September 5, 2025

Qualifications

Google Associate Android Developer
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services
    uniE621 My Portfolio
    This portfolio highlights my work as a Google Certified Android Developer, showcasing mobile applications built with Kotlin, Java, and modern Android frameworks. LearningPlat – A learning platform app that integrates Udemy courses, enabling learners worldwide to access high-quality education. Features include advanced filtering, course categorization, and a clean UI. Built with Kotlin, XML Views, Retrofit, and Dagger Hilt. Earthquake Report – A real-time Android app that provides detailed reports about earthquakes worldwide. Developed with Java, Retrofit, and Glide to ensure smooth data handling and a user-friendly experience. Taxi Dojoin – A ride-hailing mobile application designed to simplify booking and tracking rides. Focused on real-time location tracking, driver-passenger communication, and secure payment integration, ensuring a reliable and convenient experience. Dojoin – A community-driven app for connecting people through shared events and activities. Features include event creation, group interactions, and notifications, making it easier to discover and join experiences with others. This portfolio reflects my expertise in UI/UX design, scalable app architecture, and performance optimization, with a focus on creating impactful and user-friendly digital solutions.