Farhana HAQUE
London,UK
Summary
Highly skilled Full Stack Engineer with 14 years of experience in software development, including 10 years specializing in mobile (Android, React Native) and 4 years in backend systems. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and architecting scalable, high-performance enterprise and mobile applications. Proficient across the full stack - from building intuitive, high-quality user interfaces to optimizing backend infrastructure for speed, scalability, and resilience. Committed to enhancing developer experience and driving measurable business outcomes. A fast learner who excels in high-performance, fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Meta
London, UK
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Spearheaded a VR-specific UI customisation team for the launch of the WhatsApp Android app on VR Headset, delivering a seamless user experience across virtual platforms.
- Enhanced user interaction for messaging within the VR platform, resulting in an 80% increase in voice messaging usage.
- Worked on whatsapp Wear OS application developed the text and voice message sending feature.
- Collaborated with the QA team to define an automation testing strategy, attaining 85% test coverage by the end of 2024.
- Tech Stack: Android, Java, Kotlin, KMP
HEAD OF MOBILE & SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Amity Corporation Co. Ltd
Bangkok, Thailand
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Directed a team of mobile developers, overseeing task distribution, resource management, and performance assessments to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
- Spearheaded the creation of an innovative rewards and recognition system leveraging blockchain technology.
- Architected and implemented the foundational design for the Android UIKIT module of the social SDK project, reducing risks and enabling cross-platform compatibility. Actively involved with the product team to outline features for all platforms (android, iOS, react native and web).
- Developed new functionalities for the Eko Employment Engagement Solution Android application, widely adopted by various organizations like airasia, true, cp etc.
- Build the android app for telemedicine focused on diagnosing and treating patients remotely during COVID-19, successfully launched in around 10 hospitals.
- Tech Stack: Android, Java, Kotlin, React Native, TypeScript
TEAM LEAD AND JAVA ANDROID DEVELOPER
United Nations
Bangkok
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Designed and implemented full-stack solutions for the People-Centred Smart Cities initiative. Delivered features like real-time public transport tracking, issue reporting, and tourist site discovery using React Native (frontend) and Spring Boot (backend).
- Built a ride-sharing application enabling vehicle pooling with live location tracking, ride creation/acceptance, and map integration using React Native, Spring Boot.
- Enhanced eCOE, the UN Peacekeeping mission's most widely adopted Android app, improving audit workflows for equipment and supplies. Contributed to both the native Android client and backend services.
- Developed a chatbot-driven internal service request platform, automating support processes and enhancing user experience through a conversational UI.
- Tech Stack: Java, Spring, React Native, TypeScript, Android, Kotlin
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Agoda Services Co. Ltd
Bangkok
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Refactored and re-architected the whole booking module of Agoda Android application from legacy code with proper unit testing and instrumentation testing.
- Developed new features and maintained existing features in the booking module.
- Tech Stack: Android, Java, Kotlin
MOBILE TEAM LEAD AND SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Secure Link Service Ltd (Selise)
Dhaka
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Established the Mobile Team responsible for the development of mobile applications (Android, iOS).
- Contributed to two major projects within a year, namely a payment solution app and an audit application.
- Developed templates for auto-code generation for commonly used mobile modules like login, registration, list population, working with maps, which reduced the development effort up to 70%.
- Twice directed month-long Android Mobile Application Development Training workshops for Bhutan government ICT officers.
- Involved in the recruitment process including taking interviews, preparing projects for the candidates.
- Awarded 'Most Valuable SELISIAN' for outstanding achievement and continuous contribution to organisational success.
- Developed and maintained the backend of a fintech platform serving Swiss SMEs, providing streamlined access to financing options such as working capital, growth funding, succession planning, and real estate loans.
- Tech Stack: Android, Java, React Native, Spring, Spring Boot
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Secure Link Service Ltd (Selise)
Dhaka
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed development of native Android applications including initial requirement analysis, resource planning, time estimation, design and development, and application maintenance.
- Architected and developed the Android application for BlueCode, a Swiss fintech payment solution.
- Architected and developed the Android application for a referral management system used by Swiss Life, enabling customers to manage referrals and claim referral benefits seamlessly.
- Developed the Android application of a cloud storage system similar to Google Drive, enabling users to upload, manage, and access files securely from the cloud.
- Developed enterprise-grade backend systems for BlueCode, a Swiss fintech payment solution. Responsibilities included implementing secure POS-to-bank communication and generating daily reconciliation reports.
- Developed the backend perquery an app for a Street Parking Availability project displaying real-time data for the user.
- Tech Stack: Android, Java, Spring, Spring Boot
SUBTEAM LEAD AND SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Samsung R&D Institute
Bangladesh
11.2011 - 12.2013
- Served as sub-team lead of the message framework team. Supported team members with peer programming, planning and distributing tasks.
- Contributed significantly to the flagship Samsung smartphone project and conducted Android Development training for new recruits.
- Developed an Android application for sharing live events via camera feed.
- Tech Stack: Android, Java
PROGRAMMER
Bangladesh Japan Information Technology (Bjit) Ltd
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Managed the development of native Android applications, focusing on design and maintenance.
- Tech Stack: Android, Java
Education
B.Sc. Hons. - Computer Science and Engineering
Dhaka University
Skills
- React Native
- TypeScript
- Android
- Kotlin
- Java
- Spring - Boot
- Hibernate
- MongoDB
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
Websites
Timeline
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Meta
08.2022 - 03.2025
HEAD OF MOBILE & SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Amity Corporation Co. Ltd
03.2020 - 07.2022
TEAM LEAD AND JAVA ANDROID DEVELOPER
United Nations
01.2018 - 03.2020
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Agoda Services Co. Ltd
08.2017 - 01.2018
MOBILE TEAM LEAD AND SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Secure Link Service Ltd (Selise)
01.2016 - 07.2017
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Secure Link Service Ltd (Selise)
01.2014 - 12.2015
SUBTEAM LEAD AND SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Samsung R&D Institute
11.2011 - 12.2013
PROGRAMMER
Bangladesh Japan Information Technology (Bjit) Ltd
01.2011 - 10.2011
B.Sc. Hons. - Computer Science and Engineering
Dhaka University
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