urban girl - flutter developer

leading the development of UGBazaar’s mobile app to enhance performance and functionality.

Flutter Developer

Urban Girl
October 2020 - October 2021
Kathmandu District, Nepal · On-site

As the sole Flutter Developer for UGBazaar (now UG Cakes), I took on the complete responsibility of transforming their mobile app into a scalable, high-performance product that delivered on both technical and business goals. From rewriting the entire codebase to ensuring seamless communication with stakeholders, I single-handedly elevated the app’s quality to exceed user expectations.

Key Contributions

Codebase Revamp and Optimization

Rewrote the entire app’s codebase from scratch as the sole developer, reducing its size by an impressive 42-47% while maintaining (and enhancing) functionality.
Implemented scalable and maintainable architecture using RxDart and the BLoC pattern, ensuring smooth updates and a future-proof design.
Identified and resolved performance bottlenecks, delivering a seamless user experience without relying on additional developers.

Leadership and Independent Execution

Single-handedly collaborated with the backend team to ensure API structures aligned with the app’s needs, achieving seamless functionality.
Prepared and presented a proposal to rewrite the codebase from scratch, addressing issues with the template-based, bloated, and poorly structured previous implementation. This led to management approval and the app’s complete overhaul.
Maintained clean, well-documented code, ensuring the project was scalable and accessible for future developers.

Product Lifecycle Management

Delivered updates through version 2.0.10, personally handling all bug fixes and feature rollouts.
Worked closely with team leads and stakeholders to prioritize features that aligned with customer needs and business outcomes.

User Experience Enhancement

Collaborated with a talented UI/UX designer to implement a user-centric design, ensuring the app’s interface was engaging and intuitive.
Designed and optimized the app’s business logic architecture, resulting in faster load times, minimal crashes, and an overall better user experience.
Focused on building a product that resonated with customers while maintaining developer-friendly practices.

Results and Impact

Reduced app size by nearly half, significantly improving load times and storage usage.
Delivered a streamlined and scalable app ready for future growth—all as a solo developer.
Ensured the app’s stability and efficiency through meticulous optimization and independent problem-solving.
Played a pivotal role in aligning technical development with business goals, driving measurable success for the company.

Core Skills

Flutter & Dart: Developed high-performance, cross-platform apps independently.
Performance Optimization: Identified and resolved bottlenecks for smooth user experiences.
BLoC & RxDart: Architected scalable and clean business logic.
Stakeholder Communication: Bridged the gap between technical execution and business goals.
Problem-Solving & Innovation: Delivered creative solutions to complex challenges.
Codebase Maintenance: Ensured long-term maintainability and clarity.