I'm a Lead React Native Developer currently leading mobile at Qatar Living (1M+ MAU), where I drove the rebrand and full redesign that doubled downloads from 500K to 1M and lifted MAU by ~40%.
- 10+ production apps delivered across classifieds, field service, fintech, and e-commerce
- Hands-on with offline-first sync, embedded payments, biometric auth, and CodePush OTA
- Deep in the React Native ecosystem (TypeScript, Redux, Reanimated, Hermes), with native bridging in Kotlin and Objective-C when JS won't cut it
- Comfortable owning releases end-to-end - Fastlane, Bitrise, GitHub Actions, App Store and Play Store
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| Role | Company | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Lead React Native Developer | Qatar Living - Doha, Qatar | Dec 2024 - Present |
| Senior React Native Developer | Zepcom - Pakistan | Jun 2021 - Nov 2024 |
| React Native Developer | Invision Custom Solutions | Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 |
| React Native Developer | Viftech Solutions | Mar 2020 - Jan 2021 |
| React Native Developer | Mean3 Pvt Ltd | Sep 2019 - Feb 2020 |
Qatar's largest classifieds and community platform (1M+ MAU). Led the rebrand and full redesign that doubled downloads from 500K to 1M and lifted MAU ~40%.
Stack: React Native, TypeScript, Redux, react-native-video, REST APIs
- Video feed with single-tap play/pause and double-tap like gestures
- Pagination, caching, lazy loading - 40% faster feed load
- Hermes engine optimization - 30% improvement in app stability
Field service app for one of the largest pest control companies in the USA.
Stack: React Native, Redux, GPS APIs, Node.js, Express, MySQL
- Offline-first architecture for low-connectivity field environments
- Lead-generation flow (merge + referral + service request) increasing qualified leads
- GPS navigation, Braintree subscriptions, push notifications
Global travel and navigation app - offline maps, POIs, and community-curated location data.
Stack: React Native, Maps APIs, Geolocation, Offline Maps
- Offline map caching for zero-connectivity navigation
- Community-driven reviews, ratings, and location submissions
- Released on App Store & Play Store
Grocery delivery platform - customer + rider apps with real-time tracking and integrated payments.
Stack: React Native, Redux, WooCommerce API, Stripe, PayPal
- Multi-mart cart in a single checkout
- Dual-app architecture (customer + rider)
- Real-time GPS tracking with geocoded ETAs
Merchant-side application for managing deals, promotions, and QR-based redemptions.
Stack: React Native, Redux, QR Code Scanner, Push Notifications
Industrial inventory app - real-time barcode scanning to retrieve slab details and stock status.
Stack: React Native, Camera APIs, Barcode Scanner
Legal-tech app connecting drivers with traffic ticket attorneys.
Stack: React Native, .NET API, Push Notifications, Payment Gateway
Fitness app for horse riders - exercise videos, recipes, and an interval timer.
Stack: React Native, Node.js, Braintree Subscriptions, Video Player
- B.S. Software Engineering - University of Karachi (2016 - 2019)
- Web and Mobile App Developer - Saylani Mass IT Training
- React Native by Stephen Grider - Udemy
- AI for Everyone - Coursera
- Email: waqaramjad345@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/waqar-amjad
- Location: Doha, Qatar
"Building mobile experiences that ship to production and scale to millions."