Elliot Long

Elliot Long

Android Developer

Elliot Long

Elliot Long

info@elroid.com • Bristol, United Kingdom

I'm a logic sculptor - dedicated to my art.
I've been developing apps for mobile devices since 2005.
I have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail,
and an intuitive feel for making Android apps that are a pleasure to use.
Originally from Silicon Valley I moved to the UK in 1996.

 

I'm a logic sculptor - dedicated to my art. I've been developing apps for mobile devices since 2005. I have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and an intuitive feel for making Android apps that are a pleasure to use. Originally from Silicon Valley I moved to the UK in 1996.

Experience

2023 - Present

Senior Android Developer

Matches Fashion • 2023 - Present

London, UK

Implemented app-wide re-brand. Pioneered offline-first flow-based caching strategy. Planned refactor and switch to tab-based navigation.

2016 - 2023

Android Developer - Freelance

Elroid Ltd • 2016 - 2023

Bristol, UK

Freelance developer, working remotely and in the area of Bristol. Specialising in Android apps of all kinds, especially those involving location and map-based technologies. See portfolio for featured projects.

2022

Lead Android Developer (Contract)

Hyper • 2022

London, UK

Lead a distributed team of developers to create a KMM-compatible indoor-location-enabled augmented reality SDK

2018 - 2022

Mobile Software Architect (Contract)

Snowdrop Solutions Ltd • 2018 - 2022

Bath/London, UK

Consultant and systems architect creating cross-platform location-aware solutions using Google services primarily for high profile organisations in the travel and fintech industries.

2009 - 2016

Senior Mobile Developer

Intohand Ltd • 2009 - 2016

Bath, UK

Lead programmer and development consultant using J2ME, Blackberry, and Android for over a dozen different clients. Established process standards and spearheaded JIRA-based project management. See portfolio for featured projects.

2005 - 2010

Co-Founder & CTO

MyCityMate S.A. • 2005 - 2010

Barcelona, Spain & Frankfurt, Germany

Co-founded a technology startup and performed specification, design, and implementation of J2ME-based mobile phone travel guide application and supporting website in three languages.

Solution involved customised recommendations for each user, including a weekly personalised email newsletter, and a custom mobile application that stored all information on-device for use offline while travelling. Attracted the attention of Lonely Planet, who used our technology to release J2ME-based travel guides under the Lonely Planet brand.

2002 - 2004

Java/Web Developer

Synchro Ltd • 2002 - 2004

Birmingham, UK

Performed java website development (using JSP with Struts, Flash, and Tomcat/MySQL) for web browser-based intranet planning application for construction projects. Also designed and built a new company web site.

2000 - 2001

Java/Web Developer

tw2 eCommerce Systems • 2000 - 2001

Birmingham, UK

Developed web application for a start-up online personalised printing firm with a team of developers. An Enterprise Java Beans based system, utilising JSP, Javascript, Java applets, Java beans and MS-SQL. Also developed a Java-based catalogue system for a large computer component reseller with a team of developers

1999

Network Engineer (Contract)

International Computers Ltd. • Aug. - Dec. 1999

Stevenage, UK

Participated in UK-wide retail systems rollout for Marks and Spencer. Diagnosed, repaired, and upgraded faulty PCs. Set up workstations and servers to be included on an NT-based network.

1999

Software Consultant (Contract)

Alcatel Microelectronics Jun. - Aug. 1999

Wokingham, UK

Continued development for the second version of the software previously created. Added RS232 communications capability and user interface enhancements

1998

Software Consultant (Contract)

Alcatel Microelectronics Aug. - Sep. 1998

Brussels, Belgium

Analysed requirements and drafted specification for WindowsNT - based settings interface software for ISDN/POTS embedded system chipset. Personally performed all coding, documentation and testing using Microsoft Visual C++, Word, and Excel

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Android/Kotlin, Java (Expert), HTML/Javascript, PHP (Proficient)
  • Spoken Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent), German (Basic)

Education

1996 - 1999

BA Computer Science / Music

University of Birmingham 1996 - 1999

Birmingham, UK

Specialised in saxophone performance, computer music, and audio processing.

  • Conductor, University Wind Band
  • Member of Monkhouse, Soul and Funk band

Portfolio

Matches Fashion

2023-Present

(2023-Present)

London's leading luxury fashion destination for over 25 years, with world-wide reach and over half a million downloads

Good Energy

2018-2024

(2018-2024)

One of the UK's leading renewable energy suppliers, selling 100% renewable electricity and carbon neutral gas

Vypr

2016-2022

(2016-2022)

Vypr lets consumers earn cash for participating in retail goods surveys

Smart Driver Club

2016-2022

(2016-2022)

Smart Driver Club brings all the data about your vehicle to your fingertips, from diagnostics to location

MindBeer

2017-2022

(2017-2022)

Pour the perfect beer using just your mind!

Oh Europa

2018-2019

(2018-2019)

Directs you to beacons placed throughout Europe, transmitting an ever-evolving library of love songs, broadcasting 24/7

Manoto

2016-2018

(2016-2018)

Iranian-language TV Production company based in London with over 1 million monthly users

MeetApp

2013-2017

(2013-2017)

Send your location to anyone, no matter what platform they use, including when connectivity is scarce.

Lovestruck

2012-2016

(2012-2016)

Lovestruck® – Winner of Dating App of The Year at the UK Dating Awards 2014 with over 100k downloads.

gigit

2014-2016

(2014-2016)

Created with concert photography in mind, gigit provides a route-to-market for photographers, with real-time delivery of concert photos.

Tribesports

2013-2015

(2013-2015)

Tribesports is a social fitness tracking app combining personal training plans with a real-time GPS tracker.


(2015)

Covering humour and viral content galore, with over 100k downloads, the LADbible needs no introduction.

Judo Payments

2013-2014

(2013-2014)

JudoPay is the fast, safe and hassle-free way to pay using your phone at thousands of businesses across the UK.

etherbooks

2012-2013

(2012-2013)

A marketplace for short story content, an immersive eReader and the ability to follow your favourite authors.


(2013)

My vision of what a festival app should be, with real-time data, GPS, augmented reality, search, and reminders, all available without connectivity.


(2012)

My first effort at at a music festival app, with the ability to see what's on now/next and be reminded when my favourite acts are about to perform.


(2012)

A fun little app that turns your car into a micro machine.

Please visit elroid.com/cv for more detail and links to google play.
References available on request.

Skills

Spoken Languages

100%
English
80%
Spanish
20%
German

Programming Skills

100%
100%
60%
60%

Contact me

Want to discuss your app? Let's talk!

  info@elroid.com

Kingswood, Bristol
United Kingdom