Umer Afzal
About Umer Afzal
Umer Afzal is an iOS Engineer at Delivery Hero with extensive experience in iOS development, having previously worked at Digitify, Jeeny, Nutright, and Metikulous.
Current Position at Delivery Hero
Umer Afzal is currently working as an iOS Engineer at Delivery Hero. In his role, Umer has contributed to enhancing the security of the wallet feature by implementing biometric authentication. Additionally, he has increased the code coverage of the wallet module by 10% and developed iOS 14 Widgets for the FoodPanda application. His skills and contributions were recognized within the company when he secured second place in an internal hackathon organized by Delivery Hero.
Previous Experience at Digitify
In 2021, Umer Afzal worked at Digitify as a Senior iOS Engineer for 7 months in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. During his tenure, he was responsible for implementing and maintaining various functionalities within iOS applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness of the apps.
Roles at Jeeny
Umer Afzal spent a considerable amount of his career at Jeeny, where he held multiple positions over several years. Starting as an iOS Engineer in 2018, he advanced to Senior iOS Engineer from 2019 to 2020, and later to Lead iOS Engineer from 2020 to 2021. He contributed to the development and optimization of the Jeeny app, focusing on performance improvement and feature enhancements during his tenure.
Work at Nutright
Umer worked at Nutright as an iOS Engineer in 2017 for 9 months, located in Wapda Town, Lahore, Pakistan. At Nutright, he was involved in developing iOS applications, ensuring that the application was user-friendly and aligned with Nutright's business goals.
Early Career at Metikulous
Umer Afzal began his professional career at Metikulous, where he first worked as a Software Engineer in 2014 for 4 months, and then as an iOS Engineer from 2015 to 2017. Based in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, he was instrumental in building and updating iOS applications, aligning his technical expertise with the company's projects.
Educational Background
Umer Afzal studied Information Technology at the University of the Punjab, Lahore, where he achieved his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. He attended the university from 2010 to 2014, acquiring the foundational knowledge and technical skills that paved the way for his career in iOS development.