# Syed Mohamad Arif — Freelance Mobile App & Web Developer in Malaysia > Full portfolio details for Syed Mohamad Arif, a freelance mobile app and web developer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Creator of Hikayat Daily Global, Hikayat Diri, and LokalGig. 4+ years of experience building React Native, React, and Next.js apps for Malaysian and international clients. Website: https://syedmohamadarif.site Last updated: 2026-05-13 --- ## About Syed Mohamad Arif is a freelance Mobile App and Web Developer based in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 4+ years of professional experience. He specializes in React Native and Expo for cross-platform iOS and Android apps, and React, Next.js, and TypeScript for the web. He works across the full product lifecycle — UI/UX design and prototyping in Figma, development, testing, CI/CD, and deployment to Vercel and the App Store / Play Store. He bridges the gap between design and engineering and is currently a Mobile App Developer at Paywatch Malaysia. He offers freelance website and mobile app development services to Malaysian SMEs, startups, and international clients. Engagements run remotely across Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Selangor, Penang, Johor) and worldwide. Invoicing is supported in MYR and USD. --- ## Identity - Full name: Syed Mohamad Arif - Also known as: Syed Arif, syedmhdarif - Nationality: Malaysian - Languages: English, Malay - Location: Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Website: https://syedmohamadarif.site - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/syedmhdarif - GitHub: https://github.com/syedmhdarif --- ## Skills & Technologies ### Languages JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, Swift, Java/Kotlin ### Frameworks React Native, React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Redux, React Query ### Tools Android Studio, Xcode, VS Code, Figma, Postman, Maestro, Git ### Databases & Backend PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Firebase, Supabase ### Build & Release Expo, EAS, Codemagic, Vercel, Cloudflare Pages, Azure DevOps, TestFlight, Firebase App Distribution ### Security OWASP Top 10 awareness, ASVS-aligned access control, secure authentication and authorization patterns --- ## Work Experience ### Mobile App Developer @ Paywatch Malaysia (Feb 2025 – Present) - Build and enhance key features such as health insurance, critical illness insurance, QR payments, and voucher systems - Work closely with UI/UX designers to translate Figma designs into smooth, user-friendly components - Manage TestFlight and Firebase App Distribution for testing and releases - Support CI/CD processes through Azure Pipeline to ensure efficient builds and deployments - Stack: React Native, TypeScript, Firebase, Azure DevOps, Maestro ### Junior Mobile App Developer @ Zonar Malaysia (Sep 2023 – Jan 2025) - Specialized in React Native development with Firebase, Redux, and React Navigation - Designed the UI/UX of the Zonar app, ensuring user-friendly functionality - Worked across the full project lifecycle using insights from Google Analytics - Followed Agile sprints with regular scrum meetings to track progress - Stack: React Native, Firebase, Redux, Figma, Google Analytics ### Junior Mobile App Developer @ Accenture (Aug 2022 – Sep 2023) - Maintained, enhanced, and built new features for the Unifi Mobile Prepaid (TM) app - Integrated RESTful APIs and managed state with Redux - Implemented OneSignal for push notifications - Used Git for efficient version control and team collaboration - Stack: React Native, Redux, RESTful APIs, OneSignal, Git --- ## Featured Projects ### LokalGig (Web Platform — Live) A Malaysian local services marketplace connecting freelancers with clients for everyday gigs and side projects. Built end-to-end — discovery, booking, and the full client–freelancer workflow. - Stack: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Supabase, Vercel - Live: https://lokalgig.my/ ### Hikayat Daily Global (Android — Live on Play Store) A daily storytelling Android application showcasing end-to-end mobile work, from UI/UX design to a production Play Store release. Demonstrates expertise in delivering production-ready, user-friendly applications. - Stack: React Native, TypeScript, Firebase, Redux - Platform: Android - Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hikayatdailyglobal&hl=en ### Hikayat Diri Mobile (Android — Live on Play Store) The Android companion to Hikayat Diri — journal and revisit personal stories anywhere, with a calm, focused reading experience. - Stack: React Native, Expo, TypeScript - Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.syedmhdarif.hikayatdiri&hl=en ### Hikayat Diri Web (Live) A personal storytelling web app that brings narratives to life with a clean, elegant reading experience. - Stack: React, TypeScript, Vercel - Live: https://hikayat-diri-web.vercel.app/ ### CitySage (Live) A city guide web application providing smart insights and recommendations for urban exploration. - Stack: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS - Live: https://syedmhdarif.github.io/citysage-web-project/ ### Interactive Room (Live) An interactive 3D portfolio world built with Three.js, featuring explorable environments and immersive navigation. - Stack: Three.js, React, WebGL - Live: https://interactive-room-wine.vercel.app/ --- ## Services Offered Syed Mohamad Arif provides freelance website and mobile app development services to clients in Malaysia and remotely worldwide. ### Website Development Marketing sites, dashboards, and full-stack web applications. Built with React, React Router, and Next.js — typed, tested, and tuned for SEO and Core Web Vitals. Deliverables include: - Responsive UI in React + Tailwind CSS - Authentication, payments, and dashboards - SEO, sitemap, and analytics setup - Domain, hosting, and email setup - Stack used: React, React Router, Next.js, Tailwind, Supabase, Vercel ### Mobile App Development Cross-platform iOS and Android apps from one React Native + Expo codebase, with full release pipelines through EAS or Codemagic. Deliverables include: - iOS and Android from one codebase - Push notifications and deep links - Over-the-air updates and crash reporting - App Store and Play Store submission - Stack used: React Native, Expo, TypeScript, Firebase, EAS, Codemagic ### Process 1. Design — wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma 2. Development — typed, modular, version-controlled code with Git-based reviews and preview deployments 3. Production & Deployment — custom domain, SSL, analytics, and store submissions; monitoring and OTA updates after launch --- ## Learning Space A growing collection of notes and deep dives on software engineering and web application security. ### OWASP Top 10 — Key Takeaways A concise study guide to the OWASP Top 10 (2021): what OWASP is, the methodology behind the list, key terminology (CWE, CVE, CVSS, ASVS), and a deep dive into the #1 risk — Broken Access Control. - URL: https://syedmohamadarif.site/learn/owasp-top-10 --- ## Education ### Bachelor of Information Technology International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 2017 – 2020 ### Foundation in Engineering CFS IIUM Petaling Jaya, 2015 – 2017 --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Who is Syed Mohamad Arif? Syed Mohamad Arif is a mobile app and web developer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with 4+ years of experience building cross-platform applications with React Native, React, and TypeScript. He currently works as a Mobile App Developer at Paywatch Malaysia and is the creator of Hikayat Daily Global, Hikayat Diri, and LokalGig. ### What mobile app development services do you offer in Malaysia? Cross-platform iOS and Android apps from a single React Native + Expo codebase, with native modules where needed. Full release pipelines run through Expo EAS or Codemagic, including Apple App Store and Google Play Store submission. Services cover design in Figma, development in TypeScript, testing, and deployment. ### Do you build both iOS and Android apps? Yes. Syed Mohamad Arif builds cross-platform iOS and Android apps from a single React Native + Expo codebase, with native modules where needed. Full release pipelines run through Expo EAS or Codemagic, including Apple App Store and Google Play Store submission. ### What stack do you use for React Native projects? React Native with Expo for the core framework, TypeScript for type safety, Redux or React Query for state management, Firebase or Supabase for backend services, and Expo EAS or Codemagic for CI/CD and store submissions. ### How much does a mobile app cost in Malaysia? Cost depends on scope, integrations, and timeline. A basic single-platform MVP typically starts in the low five figures MYR; a full cross-platform iOS and Android app with auth, payments, push notifications, and store submission usually lands in the mid-to-high five figures MYR. Syed Mohamad Arif provides clear, fixed-scope quotes after a free discovery call. Reach out at syedarifjr@gmail.com for a tailored estimate. ### Do you work with Malaysian SMEs and startups? Yes. Syed Mohamad Arif works with Malaysian SMEs, startups, and international clients on websites, web apps, and cross-platform mobile apps. Engagements run remotely across Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Johor) and worldwide. Invoicing is supported in MYR or USD. ### How can I contact you? Email: syedarifjr@gmail.com. Phone / WhatsApp: +60 14-529 7072. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/syedmhdarif. GitHub: https://github.com/syedmhdarif. --- ## Contact - Email: syedarifjr@gmail.com - Phone: +60 14-529 7072 - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/60145297072 - Location: Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/syedmhdarif - GitHub: https://github.com/syedmhdarif