Rohail Ahmad

Hi, I'm Rohail Ahmad

Senior Android Engineer passionate about building intuitive, high-value products.

Kotlin | Jetpack Compose | Scalable Solutions | 7+ Years Experience

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About Me


Rohail Ahmad - Professional

Hobbies:

  • Helping businesses kickstart ideas
  • Golf, Badminton, Gym
  • Home fixes
  • Brainstorming innovative solutions

With over 7 years of experience in Android engineering, I specialize in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and developing scalable solutions. Driven by curiosity and a growth mindset, I am passionate about building intuitive, high-value products.

My approach to software development is deeply rooted in strong communication, collaboration, and a sense of personal responsibility, values appreciated by teammates, management, and stakeholders alike.

My Philosophy & Vision

"In the world of computers and programs, a software engineer's philosophy goes beyond just technical stuff... It's about using creativity to turn challenges into cool solutions and ideas into real things."

Beyond my professional work, I'm committed to giving back by volunteering to help small businesses understand and build their digital systems. I believe in fostering positivity and bringing good vibes to every project and interaction.

My Expertise


Successfully delivered over 20 applications, leveraging a comprehensive skill set.


Languages

  • Kotlin (Expert)
  • Java (Advanced)

Architecture & Frameworks

  • Jetpack Compose
  • Android SDK
  • MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture
  • Retrofit, OkHttp
  • Room, SQLite

Tools

  • Firebase
  • Git, GitHub, GitLab
  • Android Studio
  • Jira, Confluence
  • Amplitude, Braze

Testing & Familiar

  • Unit (JUnit, Mockito)
  • Integration, Functional
  • UI (Espresso)
  • Familiar with:
  • KMP, iOS
  • Flutter, AS3

Career Journey


Senior Android Engineer

Kivra

June 2023 - Present | Stockholm, Sweden

Playing a key role in enhancing Sweden's leading digital mailbox service.

  • Spearheaded the development of invoice payments using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, resulting in a 25% increase in successful payment completions within the first quarter.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams (product, backend, design) to integrate 2 new payment gateways, enhancing user options and platform capabilities.
  • Contributed to key architectural decisions, focusing on robust performance, enhanced security protocols, and maintainability.

Senior Android Engineer

Eliq

Sep 2018 - May 2023 | Gothenburg, Sweden

Led the development of tailored energy management solutions for diverse international clients.

  • Led the development of 20+ white-label Android applications using Kotlin.

Android Engineer (Erasmus+ Trainee)

UIZ GmbH

Jul 2017 - Aug 2018 | Berlin, Germany

Gained valuable international experience and contributed to mobile application development.

  • Successfully re-architected and implemented robust offline capabilities for a white-label restaurant app, significantly increasing app utility in low-connectivity environments.

Android Engineer

Inov8 Limited

May 2015 - April 2017 | Lahore, Pakistan

Developed and maintained applications for mobile and branchless banking.

  • Developed and maintained 6+ Android applications for mobile and branchless banking, serving over 5 million users and processing significant transaction volumes.
  • Collaborated directly with the MasterCard team to successfully integrate MasterPass QR payment functionality.
  • Ensured application security and compliance with PCI DSS standards.

Featured Projects


Showcasing a few highlights from my work and personal explorations.

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Kivra - Digital Mail & Payments

Contributed significantly to Sweden's leading digital mail service. Spearheaded invoice payment features using Kotlin & Jetpack Compose, boosting successful payments by 25%, and integrated new payment gateways.

Kotlin Jetpack Compose Fintech Android SDK
Android Design System

Android Design System

A modern and flexible design system library example built with Jetpack Compose. It provides reusable UI components, consistent theming, design tokens, and accessibility support for Android applications.

Jetpack Compose Kotlin UI/UX Design System Android
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Meezan Bank - Mobile Banking (via Inov8)

Contributed to the development and maintenance of mobile banking applications at Inov8 Ltd., serving over 5 million users. Key work included MasterPass QR payment integration and ensuring PCI DSS compliance.

Java Android SDK Fintech Security PCI DSS

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new projects, collaborations, or opportunities to build something impactful. Located in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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