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Work History
Education
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Chosen Projects
References
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Ghiath Albawab

Summary

Deadline-driven professional results-oriented with more than 8 years of experience offering wealth of expertise in building native Android apps. Focused and driven with strengths in coding and bug resolution. Experience delivering top-notch, well-developed apps that provide service to first responders.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Android Developer

Patronus Group
07.2023 - 12.2023

Collaborate closely with Backend Developers, Product Owners, and Designers to enhance usability and introduce new features. Faced a 70% reduction due to company-wide budget constraints.

  • Mentored junior developers, providing guidance on best practices and effective problem-solving techniques.
  • Oversaw the development and testing procedures to assure high-quality, efficient code delivery.
  • Added tweaks to improve app speed and responsiveness.
  • Encouraged adherence to best practices and standards throughout the development team by code review.

Android Software Engineer, Outsourcing for Porsche

Sapres Technologies GmbH
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Develop testable Compose interfaces and deliver fully functional features.
  • Rapidly prototyped new features capabilities as well documented spikes to confirm integration.
  • Participate with 100+ colleagues in the core UI code base development to increase usability among MyPorsche App domains.
  • Support defect triage causing potential impact by checking requirements in the refinement phase and fixing bugs afterwards.
  • Contribute to selecting ambitious, but realistic milestones on pre-release and planning, reviewing, and presenting deliverables.

Senior Android Developer

Majarra
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Enhance app functionality with latest technologies and third-party APIs for seamless in-app cloud data access
  • Produce effective and nuanced Kotlin code using Android SDK, incorporating offline storage and threading for scalability
  • Analyze post-deployment bug reports to identify and resolve trends and user-reported issues
  • Designe architectural improvements to facilitate efficient analyst-driven changes.

Android Developer-Software Engineer

Freelancer
02.2019 - 09.2020

Work directly with clients and tech intermediaries to address challenges in each phase of the mobile development cycle, while maintaining comprehensive knowledge of customer needs.

  • Customize mobile apps using native tech to meet customer needs and changing market trends.
  • Implement projects from concept to completion, collaborating with outside vendors.
  • Re-engineer apps to enhance performance and functionality.
  • Provide dedicated support and timely issue resolution following successful app launch.

Senior Android Developer

Larsa
04.2018 - 01.2019
  • Translated customers and market needs into efficient and secure mobile solutions, ensuring optimal app performance and quality
  • Effectively communicated concepts and solutions to customers and management
  • Provided weekly reports to executive staff and informed applicable parties of upcoming milestones.

Enterprise Application Administrator

MTN Syria
11.2015 - 04.2018
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage Apache OFBiz JAVA ERP and develop technical solutions that meet budgetary and quality requirements.
  • Develop new applications, databases, components, and functionality for existing systems.
  • Proactively identify and address problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback.
  • Ensure code is valid, properly structured, and compliant with industry standards.

Android Developer Intern

CloudAppers
08.2015 - 11.2015
  • Build interface designs and integrate SOAP and REST APIs.
  • Fix issues or refer to an appropriate colleague.

Education

TOEFL IBT -

IBT (78 Points)
03.2021

Master of Business Administration -

MBA (2.75 GPA)
11.2020

Information Technology Engineering (AI) -

BSc (3.16 GPA)
02.2016

Computer Technology -

Technical CSE (93.1% average)
06.2009

Skills

  • Android Development
  • JAVA, Kotlin
  • Clean Architecture
  • MVVM, Dagger-Hilt, TDD
  • Jetpack Compose
  • JAVA Enterprise Systems
  • Oracle, PL/SQL
  • Software Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Communication Skills
  • Strong core Java, Kotlin, Clean Architecture, MVVM, Dagger-Hilt, TDD, and Android development experience
  • Professional experience: GIT, SVN, Shell Scripting
  • Knowledge of JDBC / ORM Tools and relational databases
  • Backend development: REST, SOAP APIs Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL
  • PM, Information Retrieval, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, MVC, Agile, Scrum

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Proficient
C2

Chosen Projects

  • MyPorsche (GooglePlay): within Sapres I collaborated to develop a feature that controls and configures Porsche charging equipment on MyPorsche. It also shows charging status & history.
  • Majarra app (GooglePlay): provide access to the most important global platforms in Arabic, Harvard Business Review, MIT, Psychology, Popular Science, and Stanford Social Innovation.
  • Harvard Business Review (GooglePlay): with Majarra I developed the official Arabic version. Publishing industry-leading business management magazines, digital articles, and videos.
  • Kelshimall app (Website): online marketplace where sellers can offer their personal and commercial products. Buyers can browse and filter categories listings and make deals.
  • Suhaib World (GooglePlay): UAE-based eCommerce app offering latest store offers and discounts, supporting card management, e-payment, and discount coupons.
  • Pentaherb (GooglePlay): First release of an eCommerce app for pharmaceutical products.

References

Available on request.

Timeline

Senior Android Developer

Patronus Group
07.2023 - 12.2023

Android Software Engineer, Outsourcing for Porsche

Sapres Technologies GmbH
07.2022 - 06.2023

Senior Android Developer

Majarra
06.2021 - 06.2022

Android Developer-Software Engineer

Freelancer
02.2019 - 09.2020

Senior Android Developer

Larsa
04.2018 - 01.2019

Enterprise Application Administrator

MTN Syria
11.2015 - 04.2018

Android Developer Intern

CloudAppers
08.2015 - 11.2015

TOEFL IBT -

IBT (78 Points)

Master of Business Administration -

MBA (2.75 GPA)

Information Technology Engineering (AI) -

BSc (3.16 GPA)

Computer Technology -

Technical CSE (93.1% average)
Ghiath Albawab