Muhammad Umar Farooq
About Muhammad Umar Farooq
Muhammad Umar Farooq is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Choco in Berlin, Germany. He has extensive experience in mobile application development, having previously held positions at Emaar and other companies in the United Arab Emirates.
Work at Choco
Muhammad Umar Farooq has been employed at Choco as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to the development of Choco's ordering app, which serves over 15,000 buyers and 10,000 suppliers worldwide. His work is integral to the app's functionality and user experience. Additionally, he has been part of the team during significant funding milestones, including the Series B2 funding round in April 2022, which valued Choco at $1.2 billion. This position allows him to leverage his expertise in mobile application development within a multicultural environment.
Previous Experience in Mobile Application Development
Prior to his current role at Choco, Muhammad Umar Farooq held several positions in mobile application development. He worked at Emaar as a Lead Android Developer from 2016 to 2021, where he focused on Android applications in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. His earlier roles include Mobile Application Developer at PromoCaso for six months in 2015, and at Netaq E-Solutions for one year from 2015 to 2016. He also worked briefly at ILSA Interactives and MEHAD HAMAD, gaining diverse experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Muhammad Umar Farooq earned his Bachelor of Computer Sciences (BSCS) from Comsats Institute of Information Technology, studying from 2009 to 2013. His academic focus included Data Mining, Data Warehousing, and Android Application development. He possesses expertise in both Android and iOS development, with proficiency in programming languages such as Kotlin, Java, and Swift. This educational background supports his professional capabilities in software engineering.
Background in Multicultural Environments
Muhammad Umar Farooq has experience working in multicultural environments, particularly at Choco, where the company's operations span across the US, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and Spain. This exposure has equipped him with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and understand varying market needs in mobile application development.