I'm a Senior Mobile Engineer with 8+ years of Android development and 4+ years of hands-on experience with Kotlin Multiplatform. I am currently contributing to architecture decisions, cross-platform strategy, and scalable mobile solutions as a Senior KMP Engineer at Oman Real in Muscat. I enjoy tackling complex problems, shaping technical direction, and delivering high-quality software that users love. I've previously built wearable apps and led marketplace features, including Pakistan’s first production Kotlin Multiplatform product at Markaz Technologies. I thrive on mentoring engineers, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering maintainable solutions that scale. I am open to visa sponsorship and relocation as required.

GUL WISHA AHMED

I'm a Senior Mobile Engineer with 8+ years of Android development and 4+ years of hands-on experience with Kotlin Multiplatform. I am currently contributing to architecture decisions, cross-platform strategy, and scalable mobile solutions as a Senior KMP Engineer at Oman Real in Muscat. I enjoy tackling complex problems, shaping technical direction, and delivering high-quality software that users love. I've previously built wearable apps and led marketplace features, including Pakistan’s first production Kotlin Multiplatform product at Markaz Technologies. I thrive on mentoring engineers, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering maintainable solutions that scale. I am open to visa sponsorship and relocation as required.

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I’m a Senior Mobile Engineer with 8+ years of Android development and 4+ years of hands-on experience with Kotlin Multiplatform. I am currently contributing to architecture decisions, cross-platform strategy, and scalable mobile solutions as a Senior KMP Engineer at Oman Real in Muscat. I enjoy tackling complex problems, shaping technical direction, and delivering high-quality software that users love.
I’ve previously built wearable apps and led marketplace features, including Pakistan’s first production Kotlin Multiplatform product at Markaz Technologies. I thrive on mentoring engineers, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering maintainable solutions that scale. I am open to visa sponsorship and relocation as required.

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Work Experience

Sr. Software Engineer – Android at Cosmo Technologies – Canada (Remote)
October 1, 2024 - Present
POD: System Applications. Led architecture and language choices (Kotlin MVVM + Clean Architecture, Java, YAML). Key contributions include custom logging/crash/event reporting to reduce third-party costs by 60%, a remote debugging solution lowering external debugging costs by 60%, and the Find My Watch feature leveraging Bluetooth to locate devices. Also developed voice transcription via Telnyx API (boosting engagement) and led the Dynamic Journal App (The Weekly Junior) with modular content and personalization. Optimized performance by reducing redundant API calls and disabling unnecessary receivers, built CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, and integrated Slack webhooks to streamline workflows.
Sr. Software Engineer – Mobile at MARKAZ Technologies – Islamabad
August 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
POD: Reseller & Growth, Marketplace. Implemented a cross-platform design system that increased UI/UX development velocity by 25% and achieved 96% UX consistency. Improved marketplace engagement by 30% and average order value by 5%. Enhanced product discovery with feature-rich updates (Gmail integration, iOS camera, Firebase, advanced search). Achieved 99.9% crash-free stability through rigorous testing and collaboration. Optimized network efficiency, cutting API costs by 30%, and boosted development velocity by 25% with reusable code and streamlined processes; improved project delivery by 50% reduction in delays.
Sr. Software Engineer – Android at Digitify, Pakistan Limited – Lahore
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2023
POD: User Experience, Transactions, Customer Security. Led a 7-engineer team to revamp and launch UK Fintech solution VowPay; served as interim Product Manager for the UX Pod; provided 24/7 production support with 98% bugs fixed before release; revamped YAP’s KYC process improving security efficiency by 15%; managed transaction-related features across YAP, EDB, and VowPay to improve transaction flow by 30%; developed MVP-1 for PENTA IoT using Kotlin Multiplatform.
Software Engineer – Android at RankSol - Pvt, Ltd
October 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020
POD: Tag-to-Open, Camera App, Nanny & Camic Security. Contributed to service-based projects including VowPay; promoted to Software Engineer Level-1 during tenure.
Sr. Software Engineer - Kotlin Multiplatform at Oman Real
November 1, 2024 - Present
POD: KMP Mobile. Contributed to architecture and language decisions (MVVM + Clean Architecture) and led cross-platform strategy for the Oman Real e-commerce app. Implemented Dynamic Area Marking to optimize feature Locate Property by 60%, built a scalable Compose-based UI for mapping with Google and Huawei Maps reducing code redundancy by 30%, developed a QR Scanning feature for real estate bidders, and revamped the UI with a reusable design system to improve readability and accessibility by 50%. Led end-to-end development of Locate Property, KYC, and Property Listing features, boosting customer interaction and product visibility by 90%. Actively participated in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies.
Sr. Software Engineer - Android at Cosmo Technologies
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
POD: System Applications. Designed and implemented custom logging, crash, and event reporting to improve observability; built a remote debugging solution to monitor real-time logs, reducing external debugging costs by 60%. Implemented features like Find My Watch (Bluetooth tracking), integrated Telnyx voice transcription, and led the Dynamic Journal App with modular content updates and personalization. Improved device performance by reducing redundant API calls and optimizing broadcast receivers, achieving ~10% battery life improvement. Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Slack integrations to streamline workflows.
Sr. Software Engineer – Mobile at MARKAZ Technologies
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
POD: Reseller & Growth, Marketplace. Accelerated UI/UX development by implementing a cross-platform design system, achieving 96% UX consistency and 25% faster UI delivery. Enhanced marketplace performance with 30% higher user engagement and improved discoverability by 20%. Maintained 99.9% crash-free stability through testing and collaboration, optimized network efficiency to reduce API costs by 30%, and increased development velocity by 25% through reusable code and streamlined processes. Reduced project delays by 50% via efficient project management.
Sr. Software Engineer – Android at Digitify (Pakistan) Limited
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023
POD: User Experience, Transactions, Customer Security. Led a 7-engineer team to revamp and launch UK fintech solution VowPay; provided 24/7 production support for YAP with 98% bugs fixed pre-release; revamped KYC for improved security efficiency; managed transaction features across YAP, EDB, and VowPay, boosting transaction flow by 30%. MVP-1 for PENTA IoT app using Kotlin Multiplatform. Implemented service-based projects and improved deployment via CI/CD pipelines.
Associate Software Engineer – Android at RankSol - Pvt, Ltd
October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Promoted to Software Engineer Level-I. Worked on KMM-based Android solutions including Tag-to-Open, Camera App, and Nanny & Camic Security. Contributed to cross-platform development and architecture within the Android domain.

Education

BS(Hons) in Software Engineering at The Riphah International University, Islamabad
February 1, 2014 - July 1, 2018
BS(Hons) in Software Engineering at Riphah International University, Islamabad
February 1, 2014 - July 1, 2018

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Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment