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  • $30 hourly
    🌟 Searching for a versatile developer who can design sleek mobile apps, build powerful backends, and integrate intelligent automation—all under one roof? Look no further. With a rich mix of hands-on experience in mobile development, Python engineering, and full-stack web systems, I deliver solutions that are modern, scalable, and ready for impact. Driven by a passion for clean code and creative problem-solving, they specialize in building full-cycle applications—from intuitive front-ends to robust backends and data pipelines, with a strong focus on performance and conversions. 🔧 Expertise Includes: 📱 Mobile App Development Native (Swift, Kotlin, Java) and Cross-platform (Flutter, React Native) Intuitive UI/UX, geolocation, push notifications, API integration Tools: Xcode, Android Studio, Firebase Backend & AI Engineering Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask) AI APIs: Gemini, ElevenLabs, OpenAI NLP pipelines, real-time data processing, async programming API development, middleware, automation systems 🌐 Frontend Development HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Tailwind Frameworks: React.js, Vue.js Pixel-perfect, responsive UI with conversion-focused layouts 🗄️ Database & DevOps Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL Tools: Docker, AWS (EC2, S3, VPC), Heroku, CI/CD Scalable, cloud-deployed apps with robust data management 💡 Project Highlights: 🎙 AI Podcast Tool: Automated text-to-audio scripting using Gemini + ElevenLabs, increasing client acquisition by 20%. Healthcare Platform Refactor: Optimized Django backend, reducing API response times by 40% and server costs by 25%. ⚙️ High-Volume ETL Pipeline: Migrated millions of records in minutes using multiprocessing and Spark. 🔐 Unified Auth Middleware: Integrated Shopify, Auth0, and Discourse for seamless cross-platform user login. 🌍 NLP Training Dataset Pipeline: Extracted and cleaned multilingual web data, improving model performance by 30%. 📧 Email Compliance Automation: Developed a real-time blacklist management tool for marketing platforms. 🤝 Why Clients Choose Me: End-to-End Development – Delivers complete systems from idea to deployment Results-Focused – Every project is designed to deliver measurable improvements Agile Collaboration – Communicates clearly, adapts quickly, and delivers reliably Future-Ready Support – Available for both short-term builds and long-term maintenance 💡 Ready to bring your digital vision to life? Whether you're building an app, migrating platforms, optimizing performance, or exploring AI automation—I am here to help you build smarter, faster, and better.
    Featured Skill API Development
    Android
    iOS
    React Native
    Back-End Development
    Ecommerce Website Development
    Mobile App
    MERN Stack
    MEAN Stack
    JavaScript
    Node.js
    PHP
    React
    Full-Stack Development
    Web Application
  • $60 hourly
    With over six years of comprehensive expertise in strategic digital marketing, I bring a wealth of experience in optimizing online presence through Google Ads (Adwords), Google Analytics, Facebook Ads, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Google Tag Manager, and more. As a Google-certified professional, I consistently undergo annual re-certification and continuous education to stay at the forefront of industry trends. My proficiency extends to various Content Management Systems (CMS) such as Kajabi, Shopify, Squarespace, WordPress, and Wix, allowing me to seamlessly integrate marketing strategies across diverse platforms. I specialize in reducing ad waste and enhancing ROI, with clients experiencing significant improvements ranging from 2 to 12 times return on investment. Specifically skilled in: Google Ads (Adwords) Google Analytics Google Tag Manager Google Studio Display Ads Search Ads Event Tracking Conversion Tracking Keyword Research Social Media Marketing Facebook Ads Facebook Pixel Tracking PPC Management Instagram Ads Youtube Ads MailChimp Email Marketing Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) In addition to my expertise, I work with various tools and platforms, including Ahrefs, Buzzsumo, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Data Studio, Google Optimize, GT Metrix, Hootsuite, KwFinder, Hotjar, Klipfolio, Supermetrics, Optimizely, VWO, AdRoll, Tableau, Volusion, RentCafe, SEMrush, Spyfu, and more. My commitment to excellence is evident in my ability to not only cut down ad waste but also improve conversions and ROI. Whether working with WordPress or custom sites, I offer the value of five years of online marketing experience at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time employee. Let's collaborate to elevate your online presence, generate more leads, and optimize your cost per lead. The value I bring far surpasses my fees, investing in my services a strategic and impactful decision for your business.
    Featured Skill API Development
    Responsive Design
    Ecommerce Website
    SEO Keyword Research
    Android
    PHP
    Angular 6
    Laravel
    Shopify
    WordPress
  • $70 hourly
    🏆 Unlock Your Business Potential with Custom Solutions I am a Full Stack Developer dedicated to delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions that enhance operational efficiency for businesses. My expertise includes building custom ERP systems tailored to specific needs, developing automation solutions to reduce manual tasks, and creating robust reporting tools for informed decision-making. Additionally, I design and implement CRM systems to improve client interactions and manage database design for secure, organized data. My goal is to provide scalable solutions that address current requirements and support future growth. I have worked with small/large businesses, individuals and non-profits. So feel free to reach out to me and I would be more than happy to discuss your project's needs, help you brainstorm ideas and bring them to life! ◪ Technologies: PHP, Vue, RESTful API, Javascript, SQL, HTML, CSS and Elasticsearch (ELK stack) ◪ Frameworks: Laravel, Vuetify, PrimeVue, Tailwind, jQuery, Bootstrap, Zend, Angular ◪ Databases: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle ◪ Server environments: AWS, Apache, Ubuntu, CentOS, DigitalOcean ◪ Versioning Tools: GitHub, BitBucket
    Featured Skill API Development
    React
    Tailwind UI
    Vuetify
    Vue.js
    LAMP Stack
    Laravel
    Git
    Bootstrap
    jQuery
    Webflow
    MySQL
    CSS
    PHP
    JavaScript
  • $50 hourly
    12+ Years Experience | React & React Native Expertise Web & Mobile Application Design, Development, & Publishing Turn Ideas into Products 🚀 Full App Development ⏰ Receive Daily Updates ‍✈️ App Store Management 📦 Prototype and MVP Builds 🔥 iOS | Android | Web 🎓 12+ Years Developing Mobile Apps 📱 Design & Planning ✏️ Complex Animations & UIs 🖥️ Backend Infrastructure I am a Senior Software Engineer with over a decade of experience developing web and mobile applications, as well as sophisticated back-end systems. I've worked with many different companies in the industry, from small startups to large enterprise powerhouses. I am experienced with the entire app lifecycle including idea conception, project planning, application design & development, prototyping & version control, maintenance & debugging, and releasing to App Stores. Publishing and advertisement services, social media marketing, and SEO services are all available to help your application stand out from the rest. I also offer valuable competitive features: • Advanced Notifications • Analytics and Logging • E-commerce trend analysis • A/B feature testing • Database and Cloud platform management • Advanced application optimization • Content Management Systems • AI & LLM integration My approach ensures the delivery of highly professional, well-documented, and industry-standard code, delivered within schedule and under budget, enabling long-term continual development regardless of my involvement. My portfolio showcases work experience with industry-leading organizations from across the country, specializing in robust application development. Kindly note, I am an individual professional and not affiliated with any agencies, nor do I outsource work. My portfolio represents only a small portion of the projects I have worked on. Currently, I'm offering my expertise at a reduced rate with an objective to build a strong reputation and solid working relationships with clients. I am committed to delivering enterprise solutions at a discounted rate.
    Featured Skill API Development
    DevExpress
    Full-Stack Development
    Optimizely
    Google Analytics
    Google Cloud Platform
    Amazon Web Services
    App Development
    Web Application Development
    React Native
    Database Development
    Node.js
    Next.js
    React
    JavaScript
  • $80 hourly
    I'm a software engineer who enjoys building products and platforms that delight end users. I've been doing this for close to 20 years, and am just as happy to help you tune an underperforming Postgres database as I am cranking out pixel-perfect, responsive UIs in React.
    Featured Skill API Development
    Amazon RDS
    Google Cloud Platform
    AWS CloudFormation
    Heroku
    AWS Lambda
    React
    GraphQL
    Redis
    PostgreSQL
    Ruby on Rails
    Golang
  • $132 hourly
    Innovative software engineer with 15+ years of experience spanning finance, tech, and independent software development. Combines strong technical skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and modern web technologies with expertise in translating business and client needs into solutions.
    Featured Skill API Development
    Artificial Intelligence
    Database Development
    Back-End Development
    Front-End Development
    Full-Stack Development
    Node.js
    Next.js
    React
    Scripting
    Web Application
    Python
    JavaScript
    TypeScript
    Web Development
  • $20 hourly
    🚀 Results-driven Data Scientist & Python Developer 🎉 With over 7 years of experience 📊, I specialize in: -Transforming complex datasets into actionable insights 🔍 -Building robust Python and web applications 💻 -Developing interactive dashboards 📊 -Performing comprehensive data analysis 🧩 -Creating detailed data models 🛠️ -Automating repetitive tasks and processes 🤖 -Designing and developing software applications 🖥️ -Crafting efficient and scalable code 📈 -Implementing and managing databases 🗄️ Let's turn data into decisions and code into solutions! 🚀✨
    Featured Skill API Development
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