Gulfaraz Ahmed

Developed and maintained Flutter & Firebase mobile apps for Android and iOS alongside web platforms. Managed cloud/server configuration for secure access, proper architecture, and reliable backups. Handled end-to-end app submission and release processes on Google Play and Apple App Store. Ensured device compatibility across iOS 12+ and Android 8.0+ through testing, code management, and third-party integrations. Resolved urgent production issues promptly, typically within one hour of notification. Worked on integrations and features that aligned with client requirements while maintaining stable deployments.

Architected end-to-end cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android using Flutter, Dart, and Firebase. Built with clean architecture (MVVM) and state management patterns including GetX, Provider, and BLoC. Improved app performance by introducing caching strategies and lazy loading, reducing initial load time by 40%+. Integrated Firebase services such as Authentication, Firestore/Realtime Database, Cloud Functions, and Hosting to support secure user flows and real-time data. Reduced production crash rate by 40% using proactive debugging and monitoring with Sentry/Firebase Crashlytics. Led CI/CD automation with GitHub Actions to reduce manual deployment effort by 60%+ and improved deployment overhead by 60%. Delivered 40%+ app performance improvements and contributed to 20%+ increases in user retention across multiple production apps.

Developed event-driven, real-time notification features in a Flutter application using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM). Implemented UI components for tracking asynchronous background processes to improve system status visibility and speed up issue identification. Integrated third-party REST APIs for customized user interfaces and feature workflows aligned with client requirements. Built interactive daily notification flows with in-notification action buttons, improving user engagement by 30%. Implemented notification logic and user engagement improvements to streamline real user workflows.