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I'm a mobile application architect and leader with 11+ years of experience delivering high-performance iOS and Android apps across fintech, blockchain, and e-commerce in the UAE and KSA. I scale from hands-on development to team leadership, consistently delivering MVPs in 90 days without compromising scalability. My strengths include Swift, Kotlin, and modern architectures (MVVM, Clean Architecture) and I drive AI-powered features and automation to reduce costs and accelerate delivery. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into solid products that customers love. I excel at building cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and aligning mobile delivery with business and investor goals. My track record includes integrating payments, digital wallets, and regulatory-compliant fintech solutions, driving user adoption, and shipping reliable products across UAE and Saudi markets. I’m motivated by building delightful, secure user experiences and helping startups grow with practical product strategies.…I'm a mobile application architect and leader with 11+ years of experience delivering high-performance iOS and Android apps across fintech, blockchain, and e-commerce in the UAE and KSA. I scale from hands-on development to team leadership, consistently delivering MVPs in 90 days without compromising scalability. My strengths include Swift, Kotlin, and modern architectures (MVVM, Clean Architecture) and I drive AI-powered features and automation to reduce costs and accelerate delivery. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into solid products that customers love. I excel at building cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and aligning mobile delivery with business and investor goals. My track record includes integrating payments, digital wallets, and regulatory-compliant fintech solutions, driving user adoption, and shipping reliable products across UAE and Saudi markets. I’m motivated by building delightful, secure user experiences and helping startups grow with practical product strategies.

Ubaid Zia

App Developer, Developer, AI Developer, +5

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I'm a mobile application architect and leader with 11+ years of experience delivering high-performance iOS and Android apps across fintech, blockchain, and e-commerce in the UAE and KSA. I scale from hands-on development to team leadership, consistently delivering MVPs in 90 days without compromising scalability. My strengths include Swift, Kotlin, and modern architectures (MVVM, Clean Architecture) and I drive AI-powered features and automation to reduce costs and accelerate delivery. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into solid products that customers love. I excel at building cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and aligning mobile delivery with business and investor goals. My track record includes integrating payments, digital wallets, and regulatory-compliant fintech solutions, driving user adoption, and shipping reliable products across UAE and Saudi markets. I’m motivated by building delightful, secure user experiences and helping startups grow with practical product strategies.…I'm a mobile application architect and leader with 11+ years of experience delivering high-performance iOS and Android apps across fintech, blockchain, and e-commerce in the UAE and KSA. I scale from hands-on development to team leadership, consistently delivering MVPs in 90 days without compromising scalability. My strengths include Swift, Kotlin, and modern architectures (MVVM, Clean Architecture) and I drive AI-powered features and automation to reduce costs and accelerate delivery. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into solid products that customers love. I excel at building cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and aligning mobile delivery with business and investor goals. My track record includes integrating payments, digital wallets, and regulatory-compliant fintech solutions, driving user adoption, and shipping reliable products across UAE and Saudi markets. I’m motivated by building delightful, secure user experiences and helping startups grow with practical product strategies.

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I’m a mobile application architect and leader with 11+ years of experience delivering high-performance iOS and Android apps across fintech, blockchain, and e-commerce in the UAE and KSA. I scale from hands-on development to team leadership, consistently delivering MVPs in 90 days without compromising scalability. My strengths include Swift, Kotlin, and modern architectures (MVVM, Clean Architecture) and I drive AI-powered features and automation to reduce costs and accelerate delivery. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into solid products that customers love.

I excel at building cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and aligning mobile delivery with business and investor goals. My track record includes integrating payments, digital wallets, and regulatory-compliant fintech solutions, driving user adoption, and shipping reliable products across UAE and Saudi markets. I’m motivated by building delightful, secure user experiences and helping startups grow with practical product strategies.

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Senior iOS and Android Developer & Consultant at TheCoachTech (Self-Employed)

June 1, 2022 - Present

Delivered end-to-end mobile solutions for fintech, blockchain, and e-commerce startups. Built and launched AI-powered fintech and blockchain apps from concept to launch. Integrated AI automation, reducing development costs by 30% and improving delivery timelines. Supported projects in Sukuk fractionalization, Open Banking payments, and fintech licensing. Guided founders with pitch decks and product roadmaps securing seed and early-stage funding while coaching startup leaders in scaling clarity, resilience, and execution speed.

Mobile Application Developer (iOS & Android) at Brand Impact Marketing

June 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025

Transitioned from developer to tech leader, managing mobile delivery and consulting startups. Developed iOS and Android apps for taxi, logistics, payments, and loyalty platforms. Progressed from Developer to Team Lead, IT Manager, and General Manager. Managed multi-million dirham projects balancing delivery speed with compliance. Built a cross-functional mobile team improving output efficiency by 35%.

Mobile App Developer (iOS Developer) at Appliconic

December 31, 2015 - August 27, 2025

Developed and launched several native iOS apps using Swift and Objective-C across industries including entertainment, social networking, and on-demand services. Worked with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance apps featuring real-time chat functionality, secure payment gateway integrations, and high-graphic animations. Focused on app performance optimization to ensure smooth, reliable user experiences under high user load. Collaborated on projects from concept creation to App Store deployment, providing ongoing app maintenance and updates.

Senior iOS and Android Developer & Consultant at The Coach Tech

June 1, 2022 - October 28, 2025

Deliver end-to-end mobile solutions for fintech, blockchain, and e-commerce startups. Built and launched AI-powered fintech and blockchain apps from concept to production, integrating secure payments, real-time data, and scalable APIs. I spearhead architecture decisions, oversee code reviews, and mentor developers while maintaining tight delivery timelines. By applying AI automation and data-driven workflows, I reduced development costs by about 30% and shortened sprint cycles. I also guide clients on product-market fit, investor pitches, and go-to-market plans, helping founders shape roadmaps and achieve early-stage funding. My work spans UAE and KSA markets, with emphasis on regulatory compliance, cross-border data handling, and a strong focus on user experience and security.

Mobile Application Developer (iOS & Android) / Team Lead / IT Manager / General Manager at Brand Impact Marketing

June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022

Developed native iOS and Android apps for tax, logistics, payments, and loyalty platforms. Progressed from Developer to Team Lead to IT Manager to General Manager, guiding a cross-functional mobile team and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Balancing rapid delivery with regulatory and security compliance, I led initiatives that improved output efficiency by 35%. I also collaborated with stakeholders to define product roadmaps, implemented best-practice engineering processes, and delivered scalable mobile solutions across UAE and KSA.

iOS Developer at Independent / Freelance (Various Clients)

December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015

Developed and launched several native iOS apps across industries including entertainment, social networking, and on-demand services. Worked with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance mobile apps with real-time chat functionality, secure payment gateways, and rich animations. Focused on app performance optimization to deliver smooth user experiences under heavy usage and contributed to end-to-end deployment of apps.