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Rana Mahad Ahmer • Solo Architect • Islamabad, PK • UTC+05

role="Software Engineer"

A specialized developer focused on high-efficiency automations, native mobile apps, and scalable web platforms. Ships independently to Google Play and operates end-to-end from spec to prod since 2022.

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ner-dev [-m mobile | -w web | -e erp | -a automation] [--hire] [--ship]

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NOW

Shipping
zero-Hop (a direct communication app, no server)
Writing
A solo dev's ERP deployment checklist
Reading
Designing Data-Intensive Applications
Learning
Rust + wgpu

Programming Languages

  • Kotlin
  • Dart
  • JavaScript
  • Java
  • Python
  • C/C++

Frameworks & Libraries

  • Flutter
  • Kotlin Multiplatform
  • Jetpack Compose
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Spring Boot

Databases

  • Local/SQLite
  • Firebase Firestore
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL

Cloud & DevOps

  • AWS
  • Docker
  • GCP
  • Kubernetes
  • Jenkins

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Rauf Sattar & Co Chartered Accountantsongoing

Software Developer

Sialkot, PK (Remote)

[Full-time]

In-house software developer for a chartered accountancy firm, building apps and sites that the firm bundles with their accounting services and resells to their clients.

  • Shipped i-Sahulat, invoicing platform with FBR sales-tax integration
  • Shipped AccFam, unified ERP across accounting, HR, manufacturing, inventory
  • End-to-end ownership: spec, design, build, deploy, support
  • Direct line to the firm's clients for requirements + iteration

stack: React • Node.js • Kotlin • Postgres • Firebase • Docker • & Everything-In-Between

Velmie

Junior Kotlin Developer

London (Remote)

[Freelance Contract]

Building a Proof-of-Concept mobile wallet on Kotlin Multiplatform & Compose Multiplatform targeting Android & iOS with pixel-perfect UI and REST API integration.

  • 95% code sharing across Android & iOS
  • Pixel-perfect Compose components
  • Apache Fineract API integration
  • Trunk-based GitHub workflow on a fully-remote team

stack: Kotlin Multiplatform • Compose Multiplatform • Ktor • Koin • Gradle

Upwork (Freelance)ongoing

Full Stack Mobile App Developer

Islamabad, PK (Remote)

[Freelance]

Developed and deployed mobile applications using Flutter, Kotlin, and Java. Built scalable backend solutions with Node.js, Firebase, MongoDB, and MySQL.

  • 15+ projects shipped at 5★ rating
  • Avg +40% revenue impact for clients
  • Backends handling 100K+ users
  • Delivery 20% faster than typical timeline

stack: Flutter • Kotlin • Node.js • Firebase • MongoDB • MySQL

Devlogix

Android App Developer

Gujranwala, PK (Remote)

[Internship]

Developed Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Wrote unit and integration tests; optimized app performance.

  • 3 production-grade Android apps
  • 99.9% crash-free sessions
  • +35% performance gain via optimization

stack: Kotlin • Jetpack Compose • JUnit • Espresso

Apps AiT

Mobile App Developer Intern

Haryana, IN (Remote)

[Internship]

Translated requirements into mobile solutions; built MVPs and led full app lifecycle from concept to deployment.

  • 4 functional prototypes
  • −25% dev time via efficient workflows
  • Cross-functional team of 10+

stack: Flutter • Firebase • RESTful APIs

TimeChain Labs

Web3 App Developer

Maharashtra, IN (Remote)

[Summer Program]

Open-source blockchain contributor; built backend with JS/TS and smart contracts for DeFi.

  • 3 OSS blockchain projects
  • DeFi smart contract development
  • Blockchain security best practices

stack: JavaScript • TypeScript • Blockchain • Web3

Digital Empowerment Network

Android Developer

Islamabad, PK (Remote)

[Internship]

Designed UIs for native Android apps; integrated 8+ third-party APIs.

  • UI for 4 Android apps
  • 8+ third-party API integrations
  • +40% responsiveness gain

stack: Kotlin • Android SDK • RESTful APIs • XML

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National University of Science & Technology (NUST)

Bachelor of Software Engineering

H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan

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q: What types of projects do you take?
a: Mobile apps (iOS/Android), full-stack web, and automations. From MVPs for startups to enterprise-scale platforms.
q: Typical project timeline?
a: Simple apps 4–8 weeks. Complex builds 3–6 months. Detailed timelines after the initial spec call.
q: International clients?
a: Yes, shipped to clients in the UK, US, EU, and Asia. Comfortable across time zones and async-first.
q: Tech stack you reach for?
a: Kotlin • Flutter • React • Node.js with Postgres or Firebase. The stack adapts to project, budget, and timeline.

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Let's ship something.

Solo, senior, and fully async. Drop a spec in my inbox, I'll come back within 24h with timeline, risks, and a fixed price.

emailranamahadahmer@outlook.comphone+92 331 6625623locatedIslamabad, Pakistan • UTC+05reply SLA< 24h on weekdays
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