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Maarouf Karakeh

@maaroufkarakeh

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Results-driven mobile app developer with 14 years of expertise.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that fosters innovation and team collaboration.

I am a results-driven professional with over 14 years of experience in software development, specializing in mobile app development and back-end solutions. My journey has equipped me with a robust skill set, including 5 years in mobile app development and 6 years as a PHP back-end developer. I have a proven track record of leading teams and delivering high-quality software solutions that enhance user engagement and streamline processes.

In my current role as a Mobile Tech Lead at Drapp_me, I lead a talented team focused on enhancing our mobile applications and implementing innovative features. My previous experience includes developing and maintaining advertising SDKs that significantly increased user engagement and managing global teams to ensure seamless project execution. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive efficiency and improve user experiences, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can mentor and guide my team members.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Mobile Tech Lead

Current

Drapp_me

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Led the Android and iOS team to enhance the app and implement new features, collaborating with the project manager for timely project delivery and updates.

Android iOS Team Leadership Project Management Mobile Development

Mobile SDK Engineer

Mobile Arts

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Developed and maintained advertising SDK for Android and iOS, resulting in a 15% increase in user engagement, while managing a global team for effective collaboration.

Java Swift SDK Development API Integration Team Management

Mobile Team Lead

IDS

Jan 2016 - Jan 2022 (6 years)

Managed a mobile team, migrating apps from Objective-C to Swift and Java to Kotlin, while implementing a cloud notification system and advising on API structures.

Kotlin Swift Laravel Git Agile Methodologies

Senior Web Developer

Ecstasylabs

Mar 2014 - May 2016 (2 years 2 months)

Structured backend for an e-commerce system using Symfony and led the development of a restaurant delivery system with mobile RESTful APIs.

Symfony RESTful APIs Team Management PHP MySQL

Project Lead

Granada Itd

Aug 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 7 months)

Developed a cross-platform app similar to OLX and designed a robust backend system using CodeIgniter, while preparing functional requirements documentation.

CodeIgniter Android iOS Project Management Documentation