Yakubu

Yakubu led cross-functional teams to successfully integrate 5G and IoT services into mobile applications, driving enhanced connectivity and enabling innovative smart living and business solutions. He collaborated on the development of the Wi-Fi Enhancer feature, leveraging Wi-Fi 7 technology to deliver improved broadband performance and an elevated user experience for millions of customers. Partnering closely with product managers and stakeholders, Yakubu aligned mobile development strategies with corporate goals, ensuring the timely delivery of impactful features that addressed user needs. Proficient in Flutter, Kotlin, Swift, IoT, iOS and Android development, as well as Bloc architecture, Yakubu delivered cutting-edge solutions across diverse platforms.

Yakubu spearheaded the development of advanced browsing protection features, managing the entire project lifecycle from gathering business requirements to mentoring junior developers. He worked closely with the AI team to integrate phishing protection on mobile platforms, enhancing security for millions of global users.

Leading Android development efforts, Yakubu implemented critical security functionalities such as antivirus, banking protection, and IoT security, significantly strengthening app security across devices. By leveraging MVVM architecture, Jetpack Compose, and Kotlin Coroutines, he guided his team in delivering high-performance, modular features, optimizing app functionality and user experience.

Yakubu was instrumental in developing the StaxPayment SDK, providing merchants with a secure and seamless integration experience. He elevated code quality and maintainability by adhering to Kotlin best practices, implementing clean architecture, SOLID principles, and modularized code using a Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach.

He also streamlined the development pipeline by configuring Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), automating collaboration and simplifying deployment processes. Proficient in Flutter, Kotlin, Swift, IoT, iOS, and Android development, he delivered innovative and robust solutions across multiple platforms.

Yakubu revolutionized payment technology at Interswitch by enhancing the Android and iOS Payment SDKs, delivering a vastly improved user experience for millions of users through collaboration with cross-functional teams. He co-developed a cutting-edge POS application for A50 and A70 devices, introducing features like QR code payments and seamless receipt sharing on the A50, significantly enhancing user convenience.

Adopting Kotlin best practices, clean architecture, SOLID principles, and a modularized codebase with a Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach, he ensured robust and maintainable code quality. Additionally, he spearheaded the unification of Android and iOS SDKs into a single Flutter SDK, simplifying cross-platform development and broadening support. Proficient in MVVM, Kotlin Coroutines, Bluetooth, IoT, POS systems, and unit testing, Yakubu delivered impactful solutions across diverse technologies.

Yakubu developed modular features to support dynamic merchant integrations with bank channels, enabling customized user interfaces tailored to each merchant’s specific requirements. He designed a robust KYC tier module that streamlined user identification and verification processes.

Additionally, he contributed significantly to the development of the Union360 application, optimizing bulk transaction processing to meet the needs of corporate clients. With expertise in Flutter, Dart, iOS, Android development, and banking technologies, Yakubu delivered innovative and scalable solutions that enhanced user experience and operational efficiency.

Yakubu led a cross-functional team of engineers in developing Jhaki, an innovative intermodal logistics app inspired by Uber, designed to streamline cargo tracking. By leveraging Kotlin and adhering to clean architecture principles, he implemented a Location Listener for real-time GPS data on Google Maps and utilized polylines to depict dynamic routes with precision. Yakubu also devised strategies to improve the modularity, testability, and maintainability of front-end applications.

Additionally, he pioneered Eagleeye, an advanced operational planning solution that employs custom algorithms and data collection modules across multiple terminals to optimize operations and support strategic decision-making. Proficient in Flutter, Dart, iOS, and Android development, Yakubu delivered transformative solutions to the logistics industry.