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Muhammad Saeed

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Melbourne, Australia

$45 USD per hour

Application developer over 11 year experienced in various domains with multiple clients, possessing solid knowledge of SDLC (Water Fall and Agile), Hybrid Mobile Apps, C#.Net, Asp.Net, Microsoft SQL Server, MVC, APIs, Store Procedures, TSQL, OLAP, OLTP, Views, TDD, Crystal reports, HTML, Bootstrap, JQuery, CSS, XML, LINQ, Web Services, Web Forms, Dev Express, Telerik, Angular Js, Vue Js, Node js. Proven track record in developing new applications from inception to completion. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both technical and non technical employees. Exceptional problem-solving skills combined with hands on approach in requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, debugging, maintenance and trouble-shooting.

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Vishal Ashwani

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6.4

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PERTH, Australia

$45 USD per hour

For over two decades, I’ve been engineering software that performs, scales, and feels effortless. My expertise spans mobile app development, reverse engineering, low-level C/C++, AI, full-stack development, SaaS, and cloud systems. I specialise in understanding and building software from the lowest level to the complete product — from mobile applications and native system components to APIs, databases, AI services, and cloud infrastructure. 📱 Mobile App Development I build modern, reliable mobile applications with a strong focus on performance, usability, architecture, API integration, authentication, databases, background processing, and deployment. I also work close to the native layer with C/C++, native libraries, DLLs/shared libraries, system APIs, memory management, and performance optimisation. 🔬 Reverse Engineering & Low-Level Programming Reverse engineering and low-level development are among my strongest areas. I work with C/C++, Windows internals, DLLs, EXEs, memory layouts, pointers, calling conventions, assembly, debugging, binary analysis, API interception, IPC, RPC, shared memory, and native system components. I can analyse existing software, trace execution paths, reconstruct data structures and communication mechanisms, understand undocumented interfaces, and develop compatible integrations or replacements where appropriate. 💻 Full-Stack, SaaS & Cloud I build scalable Python and JavaScript applications, REST APIs, microservices, SaaS platforms, and cloud systems using technologies such as AWS, FastAPI, Flask, Node.js, React, SQL, and NoSQL databases. 🌐 Web Scraping & Automation I develop web scraping, data extraction, automation, and data-processing systems for structured and unstructured data, integrating results into APIs, databases, dashboards, and AI pipelines. 🤖 AI & Intelligent Applications I’ve worked hands-on with practical AI applications including chatbots, trading bots, analytics, OCR, object detection, computer vision, NLP, talking avatars, and image generation. My focus is not just on building models, but on engineering AI systems that integrate into real products and deliver measurable value. ⚙️ Engineering Approach Understand the system → design the architecture → build cleanly → optimise deeply → automate wherever possible. Whether you need a mobile application, native C/C++ component, reverse-engineering solution, low-level integration, web scraper, AI application, Python service, JavaScript front end, AWS architecture, or complete SaaS platform, I bring both high-level product engineering and deep low-level technical expertise. I’m particularly comfortable with challenging projects involving existing binaries, native libraries, undocumented interfaces, legacy systems, performance-critical components, and complex technical constraints. My goal is simple: clean engineering, deep technical understanding, and software that works remarkably well in the real world. Cheers, Vishal Maharaj

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Michael

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Eastwood, Australia

$30 USD per hour

Skill set: C#, NodeJS, Python, Elixir AWS, Azure SQL Server, postgresql NestJS, TypeORM, Jest, postman

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Sydney, Australia

$50 USD per hour

Full Stack Engineer with hands-on expertise in AI & DevOps, specialising in end-to-end solution development. My core strength lies in bridging the gap between technology and business: I meticulously analyse client requirements, deliver solutions on time, and simplify complex technical concepts into actionable insights. With a focus on clear communication, thorough documentation, and collaborative problem-solving, I ensure seamless project execution - aligning innovation with real-world needs. - AI Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Speech Recognition, Time Series Analysis, NLP, RAG, Mathematical Modelling, Recommendation Systems - DevOps CI/CD Pipelines, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, IaC, Monitoring, Automation - Full Stack Web Development, AI integration, Software Testing, Web Scraping, Bot Development, Performance Optimisation

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How to hire a great freelance PhoneGap Expert

A PhoneGap expert is a mobile developer who builds cross-platform apps using the PhoneGap framework, wrapping HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code into native iOS and Android applications. Hiring a skilled PhoneGap developer means getting a single codebase that runs across multiple mobile platforms, cutting development time and unifying maintenance for hybrid apps that access device hardware through native APIs.

What does a PhoneGap developer do

A PhoneGap developer, also known as an Apache Cordova developer, builds hybrid mobile applications that combine web technologies with native device capabilities. They work within the PhoneGap framework to package web apps into installable mobile binaries that run on iOS, Android, and other supported platforms.

Their work covers the full mobile development cycle: architecting the app, writing the front-end logic, integrating plugins for device features such as the camera, GPS, accelerometer, contacts, and push notifications, and submitting builds to the App Store and Google Play. A strong PhoneGap specialist also handles performance tuning, since hybrid apps require careful optimization to feel responsive compared to fully native equivalents.

Core deliverables from a PhoneGap freelancer

When you hire a PhoneGap expert, the deliverables typically include a working hybrid app, source code, and store-ready builds. Specific outputs depend on scope but usually cover:

Cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android from a single HTML, CSS, and JavaScript codebase

Custom Cordova plugin integration for camera, geolocation, Bluetooth, file system, in-app purchases, and push notifications

UI development using frameworks such as jQuery Mobile, Ionic, Framework7, or Onsen UI

REST API integration, offline storage with SQLite or IndexedDB, and authentication flows

Build configuration, signing, and submission to the Apple App Store and Google Play Console

Migration of legacy PhoneGap apps to Apache Cordova or Capacitor as the framework evolves

Bug fixing, performance optimization, and ongoing maintenance for existing hybrid apps

Tools and technologies a PhoneGap expert uses

PhoneGap development sits at the intersection of web and mobile, so a competent freelancer is fluent across both stacks. Look for working knowledge of the following:

PhoneGap CLI and Apache Cordova for build tooling and platform management

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript for application logic and UI

Front-end frameworks including AngularJS, Angular, React, Vue.js, jQuery Mobile, and Ionic

Xcode and Android Studio for native builds, debugging, and emulator testing

Cordova plugins and the plugin development workflow for custom native bridges

Git for version control and CI tools for automated builds

Backend services such as Firebase, Node.js APIs, and cloud databases

Industries and use cases

PhoneGap and Cordova-based apps are common where speed to market and shared web code matter more than squeezing out maximum native performance. Typical use cases include enterprise productivity apps, retail and e-commerce companion apps, field service tools, content-driven media apps, education platforms, healthcare patient portals, and event apps.

Startups use PhoneGap to validate ideas quickly with a single team, while larger organizations use it to extend existing web platforms onto mobile without rebuilding the front end natively. The framework is particularly suited to apps that lean on standard UI patterns, content delivery, forms, and moderate use of device hardware.

How to evaluate a PhoneGap freelancer

Strong PhoneGap candidates show evidence of shipped apps in the App Store and Google Play, not just code samples. Review their portfolio for live app links, screenshots of UI work, and details on the plugins and integrations they implemented.

Look for these qualifications and signals:

Multiple published hybrid apps with measurable user activity

Solid JavaScript fundamentals and experience with at least one major front-end framework

Comfort writing or modifying Cordova plugins in Objective-C, Swift, or Java

Familiarity with App Store and Google Play submission rules, certificates, and provisioning profiles

Awareness of the PhoneGap-to-Capacitor migration path, since Adobe ended PhoneGap support and many projects now move to Capacitor or pure Cordova

Sample interview questions you can use directly:

Can you walk me through a PhoneGap app you shipped, including the plugins you integrated and any performance issues you solved?

How do you handle offline data sync between a Cordova app and a backend API?

What is your approach to debugging native crashes that originate inside a Cordova plugin?

How would you migrate an existing PhoneGap project to Apache Cordova or Capacitor with minimal disruption?

What techniques do you use to make a hybrid app feel as responsive as a native one?

Why hire PhoneGap experts on Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com gives you access to a global pool of mobile developers with verified profiles, public ratings, and portfolios you can review before you hire. You can post a project on Freelancer.com and receive competitive bids from PhoneGap, Cordova, and Ionic specialists across multiple time zones, which is useful when you need rapid iteration or follow-the-sun coverage.

Buyers set their own budgets, compare proposals side by side, and use Milestone Payments to release funds only as work is verified. The breadth of freelancers on Freelancer.com means you can match the seniority and specialization of the developer to the complexity of your hybrid app, whether that is a small plugin fix or a full cross-platform build.

Ready to build or maintain your hybrid mobile app? Post a project on Freelancer.com today and connect with skilled PhoneGap freelancers ready to deliver across iOS and Android.

What are the steps to hiring a freelance PhoneGap expert

Hiring a PhoneGap developer works best when you treat the brief as a technical specification rather than a wish list. The clearer you are about platforms, plugins, and existing code, the more accurate the bids will be. The three steps below walk you through posting your project, reviewing proposals, and awarding the work.

Step 1: Post your project on Freelancer.com

The brief is the single biggest factor in the quality of bids you receive. A precise PhoneGap brief filters out generic web developers and attracts freelancers who genuinely understand Cordova plugins, build tooling, and store submission. Head to the post project page , fill in the brief, scope, timeline, and budget, then publish the project for freelancers to bid on.

Target platforms and minimum OS versions, for example iOS 14 and Android 9 upward

Whether the project is a new build, a maintenance task, or a migration from PhoneGap to Cordova or Capacitor

Required Cordova plugins, such as camera, geolocation, push notifications, in-app purchase, or Bluetooth

Front-end framework preferences, for example Ionic, jQuery Mobile, or AngularJS

Backend APIs, authentication requirements, and any third-party services to integrate

Deliverable formats, including source code repository, signed builds, and store submission

Step 2: Review bids from freelancers

Bids are short proposals, not just price quotes. Read them carefully to see how each PhoneGap freelancer interprets your brief, what approach they propose, and whether their suggested timeline is realistic for the plugins and platforms involved. Use chat to ask clarifying technical questions before shortlisting.

Look for proposals that reference specific Cordova plugins or workarounds for the features you listed

Check that the freelancer raises sensible questions about backend, design assets, or store accounts

Confirm familiarity with App Store and Google Play submission, including certificates and provisioning profiles

Ask for links to live hybrid apps or repositories, not just screenshots

Use Freelancer.com chat to discuss migration risks if you are moving from PhoneGap Build to a modern toolchain

Step 3: Evaluate freelancers and award the project

The final decision combines proposal quality with profile evidence. For PhoneGap work, look for consistency across multiple shipped hybrid apps rather than a single standout project, and weight reviews that mention performance, store approval, and post-launch support.

Portfolio depth across iOS and Android hybrid apps, with live store links where possible

Star ratings and the number of completed mobile development projects

Written client reviews that comment on code quality, communication, and on-time delivery

Verified payment method and a strong project completion rate

Award the project and use Freelancer.com Milestone Payments to release funds as each build, plugin, or store submission is verified

Is PhoneGap still used in 2025

Adobe ended official PhoneGap support, but the underlying Apache Cordova framework is still active, and many existing apps continue to run on PhoneGap-based codebases. Most freelancers listed as PhoneGap experts now also work with Cordova and Capacitor and can either maintain legacy projects or migrate them forward.

What is the difference between PhoneGap and Cordova

Apache Cordova is the open-source engine, and PhoneGap was Adobe's distribution of Cordova with extra build services. In practical terms, PhoneGap apps are Cordova apps, so a developer skilled in one is almost always skilled in the other.

Should I choose PhoneGap or a native developer

Choose a PhoneGap or hybrid developer when you want a single codebase across iOS and Android, faster delivery, and your app relies mostly on standard UI and moderate hardware features. Choose native developers when you need heavy graphics, intensive device performance, or platform-specific UX that justifies maintaining two codebases.

Can I hire a PhoneGap freelancer for a one-off bug fix

Yes. Many PhoneGap freelancers take on short engagements such as plugin updates, build issues, certificate renewals, or store submission fixes. Post the issue with logs, repository access, and target platforms so freelancers can scope the fix accurately.

How long does a PhoneGap project take

A simple hybrid app with a handful of screens and standard plugins can be delivered in a few weeks, while feature-rich apps with custom plugins, payments, and backend integration typically run for several months. Timelines depend on scope, design readiness, and how many platforms you target.