Elliot Long
Android Developer
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.
2023 - 2024
Senior Android Developer
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
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)
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)
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
- Programming Languages: Android/Kotlin (Expert), Java (Expert), HTML/Javascript, PHP (Proficient)
- Spoken Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent), German (Basic)
BA Computer Science / Music
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
Specialised in saxophone performance, computer music, and audio processing.
- Conductor, University Wind Band
- Member of Monkhouse, Soul and Funk band
(2023-2024)
London's leading luxury fashion destination for over 25 years, with world-wide reach and over half a million downloads
(2018-2024)
One of the UK's leading renewable energy suppliers, selling 100% renewable electricity and carbon neutral gas
(2016-2022)
Vypr lets consumers earn cash for participating in retail goods surveys
(2016-2022)
Smart Driver Club brings all the data about your vehicle to your fingertips, from diagnostics to location
(2017-2022)
Pour the perfect beer using just your mind!
(2018-2019)
Directs you to beacons placed throughout Europe, transmitting an ever-evolving library of love songs, broadcasting 24/7
(2016-2018)
Iranian-language TV Production company based in London with over 1 million monthly users
(2013-2017)
Send your location to anyone, no matter what platform they use, including when connectivity is scarce.
(2012-2016)
Lovestruck® – Winner of Dating App of The Year at the UK Dating Awards 2014 with over 100k downloads.
(2014-2016)
Created with concert photography in mind, gigit provides a route-to-market for photographers, with real-time delivery of concert photos.
(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.
(2013-2014)
JudoPay is the fast, safe and hassle-free way to pay using your phone at thousands of businesses across the UK.
(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.
Programming Skills
Android/Kotlin 100%
Java 100%
Javascript 60%
HTML/CSS 60%