Ahmad Othman

Hi, I’m Ahmad Rufai Othman, an experienced app developer, IoT enthusiast, and problem solver with a B.Eng in Computer Engineering from ABU Zaria. I have a passion for developing cutting edge solutions in Flutter app development, IoT systems, and web scraping, delivering high quality and scalable results for my clients.

Over the years, I’ve completed a wide range of projects, including:

Mobile App Development:

Job Aggregator App: Designed a job listing aggregator app with Firebase integration, offering real time job recommendations and notifications for users. It features login/registration, admin controls, and custom job filters.

Stolen Phone Tracking App: Developed an app that tracks stolen phones in real time, providing location updates, remote locking, and data wiping for enhanced security.

Home Cleaning Services App: Built an app to search for cleaning, plumbing, and carpentry services with location based recommendations and integration with Google APIs for accurate results.

Plotter App: Created an app that allows users to input and visualize data with an intuitive interface, designed for ease of use and high performance.

News Aggregator App: Designed an app similar to my job aggregator project, providing users with real time news updates and the ability to view details via an integrated WebView.


IoT and Embedded Systems:

Smart Greenhouse System: Developed a smart greenhouse monitoring system using ESP8266 and an OLED display, allowing remote monitoring and control of environmental conditions for optimal plant growth.

Fingerprint Based Security Locker: Built a fingerprint authentication system using Arduino and FPM Fingerprint Sensor for secure access control. Integrated a buzzer and LCD display for feedback, with additional functionalities like fingerprint enrollment.

Electric Car with Object Detection: Designed an electric car with ESP for object detection and accident avoidance using computer vision, enhancing the safety of autonomous vehicles.

Quad Drone Development: Started developing a quad drone using budget components, with plans for advanced control and automation.


Web Scraping and Automation:

Job Board Scraper: Automated data extraction from job boards like Jooble and Jobzilla Nigeria, allowing businesses and individuals to streamline their job search processes.

Custom Web Scraping Solutions: Built tailored web scraping scripts to extract data from various platforms and websites for business intelligence, saving clients valuable time and resources.


Hardware Integration and Prototyping:

Fingerprint Sensor Integration: Worked on fingerprint sensor integration using AS608 and JM101B sensors, creating secure access control systems.

LCD and Button Interfaces: Developed user interfaces using 1602A LCDs without I2C, and programmed buttons for responsive user input in embedded systems projects.

Buzzer Feedback Systems: Added custom buzzer functionalities for event based feedback in various projects, such as confirming fingerprint matches in security systems.


Additional Skills and Certifications:

Flutter App Development

IoT System Design ESP8266, Arduino

Web Scraping & Automation

Firebase Integration

RESTful API Development

LinkedIn AI Fundamentals Certification


I’m always excited to take on new challenges and collaborate with clients to bring their ideas to life. Whether you need a mobile app, IoT solution, or web scraping service, I’m here to help you succeed with fast, reliable, and top quality results.

Let’s work together to build something amazing!