Fuad Kamal Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

Columbia, Md, Us

I provide strategy, architecture, and development consulting on both Android and iOS platforms. I am focused on native development using Kotlin and Swift, with a strong focus on UX and data visualization. I primarily cater to the health and fitness industry, although my client portfolio is quite diverse and includes automotive, telematics, and telecom.

Columbia, Md, Us

Author of The Kotlin Book: an introduction to Android development for iOS Developers | thekotlinbook.com

Columbia, Md, Us

I provide candid portraiture and event photography for the mobile developer community. I have provided event photography services for various tech conferences including 360iDev and RWDevCon. My headshots are found on the social media profiles of many speakers and authors. Some of my works are on permanent display in The Museum of the City of Mexico.

Alexandria, Virginia, Us

- Co-author of multiple books on Android development and distribution.- Technical author, editor, & video content creator for leading publisher in iOS and Android tutorials.- Provided mentorship and guidance to Android Bootcamp participants.Developed Mobile Development courses.

Columbia, Md, Us

I teach Mobile Design & Development at Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland. In 2019 I was awarded a grant to make an online version of my course.

San Francisco, California, Us

- Delivered key support to customers in integrating the Ditto SDK within their Android applications, while crafting comprehensive documentation and instructive tutorials.- Drove the development of Ditto's flagship demo Android & iOS apps, Ditto Chat, a groundbreaking peer-to-peer messaging platform engineered to operate seamlessly even in the absence of Internet connectivity. This innovative solution showcased cutting-edge practices in utilizing the Ditto SDK, employing Jetpack Compose, Flows, Dependency Injection, and other advanced architectural paradigms.- Updated other customer-facing Android demo apps- Played a pivotal role in expanding Ditto's market reach by engaging with prospective clients to showcase the capabilities of Ditto's technology stack.

Roma, Lazio, It

Octo Telematics, a leading player in the telematics industry, faced significant challenges when I joined. The company was struggling with outdated iOS and Android apps, dwindling customer satisfaction, and a lack of technical talent. My tenure marked a turning point as I spearheaded a comprehensive overhaul of our mobile development processes and technologies, resulting in a remarkable resurgence of our mobile offerings.Key Accomplishments:- Reversed Downward Spiral: Upon joining Octo Telematics, I inherited legacy iOS and Android apps plagued by technical debt and poor user ratings. By implementing robust processes and architectures, I successfully reversed the decline in customer satisfaction, earning five-star ratings on both app stores.- Technical Revamp: Led a cross-functional team to re-architect and modernize the networking infrastructure of our iOS app, significantly reducing unnecessary network requests and enhancing backend stability. I revamped the Android app with modern architecture and idiomatic Kotlin, resulting in greatly improved performance and reduced crashes.- Talent Acquisition & Team Building: Addressed Octo's talent shortage by leveraging my extensive network to recruit over twenty qualified iOS and Android developers. Mentored and coached team members on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.- Strategic Leadership: I was promoted from mobile lead to the role of Director of Mobile, where I oversaw mobile development for US clients and spearheaded R&D initiatives to leverage cutting-edge iOS and Android technologies. Pioneered the integration of GoPro cameras with our apps through reverse engineering and BLE/WiFi integration, paving the way for innovative data visualization and machine learning applications.

Roma, Lazio, It

Testimonials:"Fuad is an invaluable pillar of the mobile team." - Richard Fischer, VP Innovation and Testing"This is amazing. I have learned so much from your code reviews!" - Taoufik Kassour, Android Lead"I’m super excited to have worked with Fuad! He introduced us to best practices and provided a level of expertise that completely revolutionized our software development process." - William Grand, Digital Tech Development Director at Octo Telematics

As a Mobile Tech Lead at iFit, a leading fitness technology company, I helped lead a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize the iFit app experience across their platforms. iFit, renowned for its Nordic Track and ProForm brands, relied on Android tablets as the primary interface for its fitness equipment. However, the existing Xamarin-based iFit app suffered from severe performance issues, including latency, frequent crashes, and sluggish responsiveness.In collaboration with iFit's internal Android development team and key external partners such as MetaLab, Monstarlab, and Fueled, I worked on the transition to a native Android application built on Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Leveraging my expertise in modern mobile development frameworks and best practices, we rewrote the codebase from the ground up to deliver unparalleled performance and reliability.Key Accomplishments:- Leading a cross-functional team in rewriting the iFit Android app from scratch, utilizing Kotlin and Jetpack Compose to optimize performance and enhance user experience.- Implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate build processes and ensure seamless updates.- Establishing rigorous quality assurance protocols, including automated testing frameworks, to detect and resolve issues proactively.- Collaborating closely with product managers and stakeholders to align development efforts with business objectives and user needs.- Achieving a significant reduction in app crashes and latency, resulting in a vastly improved user satisfaction rating and retention metrics.By driving innovation and excellence in mobile development, I played a key role in positioning iFit as a leader in the fitness technology industry. My ability to navigate complex technical challenges and deliver tangible results underscores my commitment to driving success in mobile technology initiatives.

Springfield, Virginia, Us

I catalyzed the DEA's pioneering strides in mobile innovation – unlocking new operational potential through disruptive digital solutions and fortifying the agency's digital transformation through cutting-edge native app development for mission-critical operations. I pioneered solutions that optimized intelligence gathering, amplified field readiness, and propelled next-generation recruitment:- Spearheaded the establishment of robust infrastructure in collaboration with the Diversion Control Division, facilitating seamless support and deployment of both enterprise and public-facing mobile applications critical to DEA operations.- Orchestrated the development of cutting-edge native iOS and Android applications utilizing Swift and Kotlin, ensuring optimal performance and user experience across platforms.- Collaborated closely with backend engineers to architect and implement APIs vital to the functionality and connectivity of mobile applications, enhancing overall performance and data integrity.- Spearheaded development of an innovative iPad ap to reinvent DEA recruitment, leveraging advanced features including hand-writing recognition, Apple Pencil integration, and and resilient offline support with Core Data. Notably, enabled seamless synchronization with DEA database servers for data integrity and accessibility, even in low or no internet connectivity environments. This game-changing solution empowered field agents to capture rich candidate profiles seamlessly at events, expediting the vetting pipeline while elevating recruitment experiences.

Washington, Dc, Us

I spearheaded the development of an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) app designed to educate children in grades K-4 about U.S. currency notes. I successfully delivered a groundbreaking educational solution that revolutionized the way children engage with and learn about U.S. currency. - Conceptualized and developed an engaging Augmented Reality app tailored for young learners, seamlessly integrating 2D and 3D game interactions.- Employed rapid prototyping methodologies to iterate and refine the AR experience, ensuring a user-friendly interface and optimal educational impact.- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to align project goals with educational objectives, resulting in a highly effective learning tool recognized for its innovation and accessibility.

Waxhaw, North Carolina, Us

I played a crucial role in revitalizing Abbott's legacy "OneView" iOS app to meet modern standards and user expectations. My main responsibilities included:- Modernizing the outdated Objective-C codebase by refactoring and incorporating best practices for performance, scalability, and maintainability.- Optimizing the app's data layer using Core Data, improving storage efficiency, query performance, and Core Data versioning for seamless upgrades and data migrations.- Integrating data visualization components to enhance the user experience with polished, visually-appealing data representations.- Played a pivotal role in driving product innovation and user experience improvements, contributing to Abbott Labs' mission of delivering cutting-edge healthcare solutions through mobile technology.

As the Mobile Team Lead spearheading iOS and Android initiatives, I orchestrated Envolve PeopleCare’s mobile renaissance – revolutionizing their digital health platform through an unwavering campaign of continuous innovation aligned with Swift's evolutionary trajectory. My leadership catalyzed rapid product acceleration:- Revolutionized Envolve's hybrid Ionic mobile app by reengineering it into a cutting-edge native iOS experience using Swift, exponentially elevating performance, UX sophistication, and maintainability.- Instituted dynamic app modernization protocols to iterate in lockstep with Apple's annual Swift releases, proactively future-proofing functionality across versions 1.2, 2.0, 3.0+.- Integrated HealthKit, CoreData, Validic APIs, and Google Analytics to crystallize LiveHealthier as a secure, data-driven mHealth vanguard aligned with HIPAA compliance.- Played a pivotal role as Mobile Team Lead for both iOS and Android platforms, providing strategic direction, conducting code reviews, and offering mentorship to ensure high-quality deliverables.Testimonials:"We could not have grown our mobile capabilities without Anaara's help." - Sathya Venkataraman, Dir Engineering

New York, Ny, Us

I personified Thinkful's commitment to catalyzing transformative learning experiences that empower students to unlock new career trajectories. Through my technical mastery and passion for knowledge proliferation, I elevated their curriculums while cultivating the next generation of mobile innovators:Immersive iOS/Swift Knowledge Dissemination Leveraged expertise in iOS and Swift to mentor students via personalized coaching tailored to their distinct learning styles and proficiency benchmarks.Instituted a collaborative, feedback-driven approach that fused theoretical concepts with real-world app development, fortifying comprehension through hands-on projects.Astutely recognized individual strengths/deficiencies to dynamically calibrate challenge levels – nurturing self-directed learning while preempting overwhelming cognitive loads. Continuous Curriculum Evolution Partnered with academic leadership to architect comprehensive curriculum enhancements keeping content hierarchies, exercises, and projects aligned with iOS/Swift's latest releases and industry best practices.Spearheaded new module origination encompassing emergent technologies, design patterns, and accelerated programming paradigms to upskill students in high-demand domains.Testimonials:"Fuad was a phenomenal mentor...he would challenge and push me, never overwhelm me." - Brett Padgett, Dir. Citigroup

Brookfield, Wisc., Us

Spearheaded a comprehensive campaign that elevated our mission-critical apps to the vanguard of mobile Fintech: Sweeping App Redesign & Architectural Overhaul- Revitalized First Data's outdated iOS 5 code base to iOS 7/8 with a focus on modern design principles and an immersive UX/UI overhaul – Storyboards, Adaptive Layout, modern design patterns and more.- Eradicated technical debt by reengineering legacy codebases adhering to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines, optimizing for seamless scalability and maintainability.- Implemented intuitive new navigation schemas and interaction models that elevated UX sophistication while fortifying brand consistency across First Data's mobile portfolio.- Successfully resolved thousands of issues in the legacy code base and updated the existing Money Network app for iOS 8 compatibility, ensuring seamless user experience and functionality across platforms.DevOps & Agile Transformation - Instituted robust Git/VersionOne workflows alongside Agile methodologies, fostering an innovation culture of continuous integration, automated testing, and streamlined team collaboration.- Conducted rigorous peer code reviews while proliferating iOS best practices through immersive mentorship – nurturing high-performing teams that amplified productivity and produced higher-quality deliverables..- Set up and administered Xcode Server and OSX Server CI/CD pipelines automating build, test, and deployment lifecycles at scale to reduce manual overhead and defect volume.Multi-Disciplinary Excellence- Unified Technical/UX prowess to architect visionary app interfaces bridging the gap between engineering requirements and premier user experiences.- Leveraged artistic talents in graphic design to produce production-grade assets, compensating for resourcing constraints to accelerate delivery timelines.Testimonials:"Fuad is technically sharp with great ideas on improving processes, frameworks and technology." - Pranav Kariwala, Dir. IT

Revolutionized perioperative care by spearheading the development of a cutting-edge iPad application tailored exclusively for anesthesiologists.- Conceptualized and spearheaded development of a sophisticated, speciality-specific iPad app that seamlessly integrated with the perioperative ecosystem and catered to anesthesiologists' distinct needs.- Leveraged advanced Core Bluetooth technology to establish seamless communication between the application and various medical devices within the operating room, enabling real-time tracking and charting of patient vitals directly onto the app interface.- Engineered robust data synchronization capabilities using iCloud, facilitating seamless data exchange across multiple iPads within the operating environment, ensuring consistency and accuracy of patient records.- Implemented efficient data management solutions with Core Data, enabling secure storage and retrieval of critical patient information directly on the device.- Ensured compliance with stringent healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, by implementing cutting-edge encryption protocols to safeguard patient data on the iPad and delivering encrypted PDF reports for enhanced security and privacy.

I engineered an iOS data visualization solution for Celcite's client AMX Telecom. Celcite's ongoing partnership with us crystalized their competitive edge by equipping AMX's leadership with unparalleled mobile intelligence, anytime, anywhere.- Spearheaded the successful implementation of the presentation/client tier of the iCOPS mobile dashboard for Celcite's esteemed client, AMX Telecom, leveraging our team's unparalleled UXD expertise to deliver a cutting-edge solution.- Led all phases of the project, from interactive wire-framing to creating rich concept mockups, culminating in the development of an intuitive iOS 7 iPad native application that empowered AMX Telecom executives to monitor all aspects of their global network with ease.- Integrated advanced data visualization capabilities using Shinobi Charts, enabling AMX Telecom executives to gain actionable insights and make informed decisions based on real-time data.

Washington, Dc, Us

In the wake of President Obama signing the historic Recovery Act into law, I led Anaara's team as the principal front-end Architect behind the U.S. Department of Energy's groundbreaking Recovery Dashboard – a powerful data visualization platform that provided unprecedented transparency into the nationwide flow of billions in stimulus funding.Pioneering Federal Oversight & Accountability • Spearheaded the agile development of this cutting-edge Flash platform application, instituting a cadence of delivering new releases every 2-4 weeks to accelerate innovation velocity.• Orchestrated a 10+ member multi-disciplinary team encompassing developers and UX designers to translate the DoE's exacting requirements into an intuitive, interactive dashboard. • Forged seamless desktop and iPad experiences through responsive design, empowering stakeholders to monitor recovery investments anytime, anywhere.Data-Driven Decision-Making Transformation• Architected robust data ingestion pipelines and interactive visualization modules to crystallize the Recovery Dashboard as a turnkey solution for C-Suite visibility into fund disbursements across all states and sectors.• Delivered dynamic reporting capabilities encompassing granular fund recipient details, regional overviews, and real-time program impacts to equip leadership with fiscal insights and accountability metrics.[Video Overview: http://blog.anaara.com/2011/08/04/adobe-max-the-department-of-energy/]This pioneering digital oversight platform instilled unprecedented transparency and data-driven governance across the entire $800B+ recovery theater – elevating public trust while positioning the Department of Energy as a federal leader in financial stewardship.

King Of Prussia, Pa, Us

Developed the next generation UI for Vertex’s enterprise tax solution.

AT&T RF engineers needed to monitor the status of equipment in towers in their respective districts. We created an iOS web applicationthat allowed them to view all towers and the status of the towers geospatially. Selecting any tower allows the engineer to drill down tofurther details regarding the types of equipment at the location and all data relating to each equipment.

Taught multimedia courses including Instructional Design, Visual Design, Interactive Communication, Web Authoring & Scripting. Conducting Multimedia Club activities, including Green-screen, keying & compositing. Taught Flash MX 2004, ActionScript 2.0, XML, HTML, XHTML, Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, Director, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator

Largo, Md, Us

Adjunct professor of Microbiology.

Palos Hills, Il, Us

Adjunct professor, taught Anatomy & Physiology courses.

Developed bi-lingual web site for the college. Developed web-optimized video & accompanying web site.Developed multimedia-rich, web-based courses. Developed intranet-based examination system which allows students to take tests over the college intranet, grades the tests and reports the results.Designed, developed and deployed of Web-Based Training (WBT).Taught instructor-led courses which I also developed.

Gaithersburg, Md, Us

Gene Logic is a bioinformatics company which elucidates gene expression targets for the pharmaceutical industry. Gene Logic subscribed to several high-priced databases and information services which provided an overwhelming amount of data on the activities of other companies and research in the industry. However, for any one of these small companies to keep track of its high-paced competition manually was an impossible task.I developed an automated Competitive Intelligence System which mined these proprietary data sources as well as free sources such as the USPTO database and the Internet, internalized the data and made it accessible, searchable, and selectively push-able through a simple web-based interface. The application contained various modules which brought the data in the context of the various business groups within the company, as well as a module that enabled the executives to monitor the internal progress of their own company.

Bs, Microbiology

Masters, Molecular Biology