๐ 25+ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐, 17+ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐, ๐๐ง๐ 700+ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐. ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐๐, ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐จ๐ข๐, ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ & ๐๐๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ง๐.
Iโm a veteran full stack developer, mobile app developer, and team lead leading a senior long-term team capable of taking products from idea โ launch โ scale โ maintenance.
Iโve been in professional software development for 25+ years and mobile app development for 17+ years, delivering scalable iOS Development, Android App Development, Flutter, React Native, and backend-driven platforms across startups, SaaS products, enterprises, and high-growth mobile ecosystems. Clients usually come to us when they need more than just coding - they need a technical partner who understands architecture, business logic, scalability, monetization, and long-term product growth.
๐ Why Clients Choose Me
โ๏ธ 25+ years as a full stack developer and software architectโจ
โ๏ธ 17+ years in mobile app developmentโจ
โ๏ธ 700+ mobile apps delivered across iOS, Android, Flutter & React Nativeโจ
โ๏ธ Expertise in native app development, hybrid app development, and scalable backend systemsโจ
โ๏ธ Reduced crash rates by up to 70% and improved app performance by 50% on production appsโจ
โ๏ธ Built mobile platforms used by 5M+ users worldwideโจ
โ๏ธ Strong experience with Mobile App Improvement, Mobile App Bug Fix, and modernization projectsโจ
โ๏ธ Long-term experience with startups, SaaS companies, enterprises, and Fortune 500 clientsโจ
โ๏ธ Full-cycle delivery: architecture โ development โ deployment โ scaling โ suppo
As a mobile application developer, ios developer, android developer, flutter developer, and full stack developer, I specialize in building high-performance native and cross-platform mobile apps used by millions of users worldwide.
I work with native iOS development using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and Objective-C, native Android development with Kotlin and Java, as well as Flutter, React Native, and hybrid app development for scalable cross-platform delivery. Over the years, Iโve helped build 700+ apps across fintech, healthcare, social networking, education, entertainment, e-commerce, IoT, and enterprise SaaS.
My experience covers the full mobile app development lifecycle - system architecture, UI/UX implementation, backend development, API Integration, DevOps, deployment, scaling, optimization, and long-term product evolution.
๐ฑ Native iOS & Android Development
โข Native iOS Development with Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Combine, Objective-C
โข Native Android App Development with Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose
โข Smartphone app optimization for performance, UX, and scalability
โข Clean Architecture, MVVM, VIPER, modular app structures
โข Device integrations: BLE, GPS, biometrics, camera, sensors, HealthKit, Google Fit
โข App Store & Google Play deployment pipelines
โข Multi-language apps with localization and accessibility support
โข Advanced performance optimization and memory management
๐ Cross-Platform & Hybrid App Development
โข Flutter developer expertise for scalable cross-platform products
โข React Native development with custom native module integrations
โข Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM/KMP)
โข Shared business logic across iOS and Android
โข Adaptive UI systems and responsive mobile layouts
โข Cross-platform architectures reducing development time by 40โ60%
๐ง Backend, API Integration & Infrastructure
โข REST API and GraphQL API Integration
โข Firebase, Node.js, PHP, and scalable backend services
โข Authentication systems, caching, offline sync, token management
โข SQLite, Room, Realm, Core Data
โข Push notifications: FCM, APNS, OneSignal
โข Real-time chat, geolocation systems, dashboards, and live data platforms
โข Backend-connected mobile ecosystems with scalable cloud infrastructure
โ๏ธ DevOps, CI/CD & Delivery
โข Fastlane, GitHub Actions, Bitrise, Firebase App Distribution
โข Automated testing and deployment pipelines
โข Beta testing, crash analytics, staged rollouts
โข CI/CD optimization for faster and safer release cycles
โข AWS and scalable cloud deployment workflows
๐ Analytics & Monetization
โข Firebase Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude, Google Analytics
โข In-app purchases, subscriptions, AdMob, Facebook Ads
โข Retention optimization and funnel analytics
โข Data-driven product iteration and growth optimization
๐ Advanced SDK & Hardware Integrations
โข AVFoundation, CameraX, Core Bluetooth, Core Motion
โข Stripe, Twilio, Agora, Sendbird, Mapbox, OpenCV
โข IoT dashboards, BLE integrations, voice/video systems
โข Camera-heavy and sensor-based mobile applications
๐ Industries Served
โข Fintech & Banking
โข Healthcare & Fitness
โข E-commerce & Retail
โข Smart Home & IoT
โข Education & E-learning
โข Social Networking
โข Travel & Hospitality
โข Entertainment & Media
โข SaaS & Enterprise Platforms
โ Letโs Build a Mobile Product That Scales!
Michael J.
Full Stack Developer & AI Developer | Saas, Mobile Apps, AI Automation
West Bloomfield Township, Michigan
$70/hr$70 per hour5.0 (73) 103 jobs $900K+ total earnings
๐ Award Winning Full Stack Mobile App Developer with 60+ apps shipped and 70+ five-star reviews. My apps have been featured by Apple and reached the App Storeโs Top Category Charts.
Eight figures in revenue generated by products Iโve built and scaled to hundreds of thousands of users.
A development partner you can count on to communicate clearly, move quickly, and take your product through to launch.
โ Mobile App Development, Full Stack Development & AI Development
โ Flutter, Swift, React, Node.js, JavaScript & Python | iOS, Android, Web, SaaS & AI
I build mobile apps, SaaS products, web applications, backend systems, dashboards, and internal tools. Whether youโre starting from scratch, expanding an existing product, or finishing an AI-built prototype, I can help scope the work and build the solution.
โก AI-assisted development backed by production experience. I use AI to accelerate delivery while taking responsibility for the software architecture, user experience, security, database architecture, and code your business depends on.
Why 70+ product owners have chosen me:
- Complete product development. Frontend development, backend development, databases, API integrations, authentication, and launch, with one developer who understands how all the pieces fit together.
- Reliable communication. Prompt responses, clear explanations, and consistent communication throughout your project.
- Experience across different stages of growth. From founders building their first MVP to venture-backed startups and established businesses expanding their software.
- Applications built for real use. Reliable, visually appealing products that Iโm proud to include in my portfolio.
What I can help you build:
- Mobile Apps: iOS and Android applications using Flutter and Swift, including interface development, backend integration, API integration, and mobile app architecture.
- SaaS & Full Stack Applications: Web applications, subscription billing, payment integrations, database design, admin dashboards, and internal tools using technologies including React, Firebase, and Supabase.
- MVP Development & App Rescue: Finish incomplete builds and take AI-built prototypes to production with authentication, payments, and secure APIs.
- AI Development & Integration: OpenAI and LLM integrations, AI assistants, document processing, and AI-powered features connected to your applications and business data.
- API Integration & Automation: Connect CRMs, payment platforms, and business tools through REST APIs, webhooks, and automated workflows.
Credibility:
โ๏ธ An app featured on Appleโs list of Best Language Learning Apps.
โ๏ธ Featured in Business Insider for my mobile app development work on Upwork.
โ๏ธ Recognized as a Top Mobile App Developer for hire in the United States, 2020โ2026.
โ๏ธ Upwork rankings: Top 1% of Mobile and iOS Developers; Top 1% of Firebase and Swift Developers.
โ๏ธ Bachelorโs Degree in Computer Science from Michigan State University.
๐ฌ Client feedback:
โI've been a software dev manager for over 20 years and Michael is extremely efficient and easy to work with. Highly recommend!โ
โ Joel K., REFIT
โHis exceptional skills and dedication transformed my project from a manual process into a fully automated system, saving me both time and money.โ
โ Jim C., Toad Sports
โWorking with Michael didn't feel like working with a freelancer โ it felt like he was part of the full-time team.โ
โ Hailey, MindBar
My philosophy: Build something youโre proud to launch.
Your application should feel premium, work reliably, and support your business as it grows. I bring the same attention to the interface your customers see and the systems running behind it. Iโm comfortable joining your existing team or taking responsibility for development from scratch.
Letโs talk about what youโre building.
Whether youโre launching a mobile app, building a SaaS product, integrating AI, or automating a business workflow, message me for a complimentary 30-minute discussion about your goals and next steps.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ'๐ ๐ฎ ๐น๐ผ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐, ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐.
๐ Available for only 2 more development projects (Sept 2026)
Specialities:
Full Stack Development ยท AI Development ยท AI Systems Architect ยท AI SaaS Developer ยท SaaS Development ยท SaaS MVP Development ยท Mobile MVP Development ยท Cross-Platform Mobile Apps ยท Mobile App Development ยท iOS Development ยท Android App Development ยท Scalable SaaS Architecture ยท AI-Powered SaaS ยท Flutter App Development ยท React Native App Development ยท Backend Development ยท Frontend Development ยท Web Application Development ยท Mobile App Architecture ยท Cross Platform App Development ยท AI Powered Applications ยท API Integration ยท Node.js Development ยท Cloud Architecture ยท Production-Ready MVP ยท Secure APIs ยท OpenAI Integration ยท AI Integration ยท AI Workflow Automation ยท Workflow Automation ยท Software Architecture ยท LLM Integration ยท Internal Tools Development
Richard M.
Mobile App & Web Development | AI | UX/UI | Project Management
Miami, Florida
$90/hr$90 per hour5.0 (23) 36 jobs $100K+ total earnings
๐ With a Top Rated Plus status and 100% Job Success Score, I bring a proven track record of delivering successful projects. My approach is built on best practices, integrity, complete transparency, and outstanding communication. We leverage modern technologies, including AI-assisted development and workflows, to improve efficiency, accelerate delivery, and keep development costs reasonable without compromising quality.
My services include:
๐ด Mobile app development. iOS and Android native. Cross-platform development (React-Native, Flutter)
๐ด Web development. Full web design and development solutions.
๐ด Expert Mobile UX/UI App Design. Figma. 14 years experience. UX/UI, user personas, brand guidelines, etc
๐ด Project Consulting/Management. Jira. 15 years experience.
๐ด Assemble development teams with senior level developers, artists and testers.
I would love to speak with you about your project! Let's get to work!
Thank you,
Richard Markese
Adeel M.
Mobile App Development | Flutter & React Native Developer | AI Apps
Lake Forest, California
$30/hr$30 per hour5.0 (6) 7 jobs $2K+ total earnings
Turn your app idea into a high-growth product. Whether you need an expert ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ, a ๐๐๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ developer, or specialized ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ expertise, I deliver clean, production-ready code that your users will love.
I'm Adeel, a Senior Mobile App Developer specializing in Flutter and React Native, with 5+ years of experience building scalable iOS and Android applications, AI-powered mobile apps, and custom mobile solutions for clients worldwide.
From idea validation to App Store launch, I help turn concepts into reliable digital products, combining mobile development, backend engineering, APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure into one complete solution.
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐:
โ Flutter & React Native Mobile Applications (iOS & Android)
โ AI-Powered Mobile Apps & Integrations
โ Business & Enterprise Mobile Apps
โ Existing App Improvements, Bug Fixes & Performance Optimization
โ Backend Systems, APIs & Database Architecture
โ Cross-Platform Apps with Firebase & Cloud Backends
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฆ๐:
๐๐๐ง๐-๐ญ๐จ-๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ
You get more than a mobile developer. I can handle your complete product development journey, mobile app, backend, database, APIs, integrations, and deployment.
โก ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ & ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐ญ
I understand that successful apps are not only about writing code. They need the right architecture, user experience, scalability, and business goals behind them.
๐๏ธ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐
๐๐จ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ
Flutter, React Native, iOS, Android
๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ง๐
JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js
๐๐๐๐ค๐๐ง๐
Node.js, Express.js
๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ & ๐๐๐ญ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐
Firebase, Firestore, Cloud Functions, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL
๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ
REST APIs, Payments, Maps, Push Notifications, Third-party Services
๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ
Git, CI/CD, Agile Development
In addition to development, I have experience as a Team Lead and Senior Project Manager, managing teams of 10โ15 developers and delivering software products while collaborating with international clients and teams.
What you can expect:
โ Clear communication and regular progress updates
โ Clean, maintainable code built for long-term growth
โ A developer who thinks about your product, not just your tasks
โ Direct collaboration from planning to launch
I don't just build apps, I help create products that are reliable, scalable, and ready for real users.
Have an idea, an existing app, or a product that needs improvement? Send me a message and let's discuss how we can build it.
๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐๐ ๐ค๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ:
Mobile App Developer, React Native Developer, Flutter Developer, Cross Platform App Development, Hybrid App Development, iOS App Development, Android App Development, Mobile App MVP Development, Full Stack Mobile App Developer, React Native Expo, Firebase, Supabase, REST API Integration, Push Notifications, App Performance Optimization, App Store Deployment, AI App Development, AI Mobile App Developer, AI Integration, OpenAI API Integration, ChatGPT Integration, AI Chatbot Development, AI Automation, Node.js Backend Development
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