Habeeb Ahmed
About Habeeb Ahmed
Habeeb Ahmed is a Senior Software Engineer at Faire, where he has worked since 2021, contributing significantly to Android app development and design systems. He has a diverse background in software engineering, with previous roles at notable companies such as Facebook, Google, and Venmo.
Work at Faire
Habeeb Ahmed has served as a Senior Software Engineer at Faire since 2021. His role is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and he works remotely. During his tenure, he co-created the initial version of the Faire slate design system for Android, which includes approximately 30 pre-built UI components utilized across all Android applications at Faire. He also architected and led the development of the Faire for Brands Android app, completing the project within a five-month timeframe. Additionally, he established platform-level mobile architectural components to enhance reusability across Faire's Android mobile applications.
Education and Expertise
Habeeb Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Software Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices. This expertise is reflected in his extensive experience in mobile application development, particularly in Android environments, where he has contributed to various projects and systems throughout his career.
Background
Habeeb Ahmed has a diverse professional background in software engineering, with experience at several prominent technology companies. He began his career at BlackBerry as a BBM Video VOIP Developer in 2013. He then worked at Enflick Inc and NVIDIA in 2014, followed by a role at Venmo as an Android Software Engineer in 2016. His career progressed with positions at Facebook and Google, where he worked as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2021 before joining Faire.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Habeeb Ahmed has made significant contributions to various software projects. At Faire, he designed and implemented client integrity and app verification systems for mobile applications, enhancing the security and reliability of these platforms. His work on the Faire slate design system and the Faire for Brands Android app demonstrates his ability to deliver complex projects within tight deadlines and establish reusable components for future development.