CEO & CTO — Arappdev LLC

Houssem Sdiri

Mobile Software Architect · Technical Leader · Entrepreneur

14+ years engineering high-impact mobile products — from architecture to App Store. Trusted by startups, enterprises, and government institutions across three continents.

Houssem Sdiri — CEO & CTO of Arappdev LLC

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Full Name
Houssem Sdiri
Company
Arappdev LLC
Role
CEO, CTO & Lead Mobile Developer
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Phone
+216 52 177 740
Location
Zaghouan, Tunisia

Professional Summary

Houssem Sdiri is a computer engineer with over 14 years of professional experience in mobile software development. He specializes in iOS architecture and has extensive knowledge in Android development, backend system design, REST API integration, and technical project management.

As the founder, CEO, and CTO of Arappdev LLC, Houssem leads end-to-end product development — from initial system design through deployment and maintenance. His company provides mobile development, backend engineering, and technical consulting services to clients ranging from early-stage startups to large institutions.

He has led development teams of 3 to 15 engineers and has personally delivered over 50 mobile applications, accumulating more than 3 million downloads. His work spans fintech, healthtech, edtech, and digital media, with a consistent focus on clean architecture, performance, and user experience.

Since 2023, Houssem also serves as Mobile Solution Architect and Lead iOS Developer at Treatably Ehf., an Icelandic healthcare startup, where he builds AI-powered medication management features under strict GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements.

14+
Years of Experience
50+
Apps Delivered
3M+
Total Downloads

What I Deliver

End-to-end mobile and software engineering services for businesses that demand quality.

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iOS Application Development

Native iOS development using Swift and Objective-C. From concept to App Store — including UI/UX implementation, Core Data, Core Bluetooth, and complex animations.

For: Startups, enterprises, agencies  ·  Deliverables: Production-ready iOS apps
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Android Application Development

Android development with modern architecture patterns. Full lifecycle delivery including Google Play optimization and device compatibility testing.

For: Businesses needing cross-platform reach  ·  Deliverables: Android apps, Play Store listing
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Backend & API Development

Design and implementation of RESTful APIs, backend services, and database systems. Experience with C#, SQL Server, Firebase, and real-time WebSocket architectures.

For: Teams needing server-side infrastructure  ·  Deliverables: APIs, databases, backend services
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Software Architecture & System Design

End-to-end technical architecture for mobile-first products. Scalable patterns (MVC, MVVM, Clean Architecture), CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure planning.

For: CTOs, product teams, funded startups  ·  Deliverables: Architecture docs, technical roadmaps
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AI-Powered Mobile Features

Integration of machine learning models, camera-based recognition, and intelligent automation into mobile applications. Practical AI for real product value.

For: Healthtech, fintech, consumer apps  ·  Deliverables: AI-enhanced app features
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Product Strategy & Technical Leadership

Strategic technical direction for mobile products. Team mentoring, sprint planning, code reviews, and quality assurance across the full SDLC.

For: Startups, scale-ups, remote teams  ·  Deliverables: Technical strategy, team leadership
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Cross-Platform Development

Building applications that target both iOS and Android efficiently, leveraging shared business logic while maintaining native performance and UX standards.

For: Budget-conscious teams needing both platforms  ·  Deliverables: Multi-platform apps

Career Timeline

A track record of building, leading, and delivering.

Feb 2023 – Present
Mobile Solution Architect & Lead iOS Developer
Treatably Ehf. · Reykjavik, Iceland (Remote)
Architecting an AI-powered medication management platform for an Icelandic healthcare startup. Building camera-based drug recognition, interaction checking, and GDPR/HIPAA-compliant data systems. Leading the mobile engineering team.
Feb 2013 – Present
CEO, CTO & Lead Mobile Developer
Arappdev LLC · Zaghouan, Tunisia
Founded and run a mobile development company delivering iOS, Android, and backend solutions. Personally architected and shipped 50+ applications across fintech, healthtech, edtech, and digital media. Managing teams of up to 15 developers and overseeing the full software development lifecycle.
2010 – 2013
Senior iOS Developer
Freelance & Early Career
Began professional iOS development shortly after graduating. Built early apps for local businesses and Arabic-language markets, winning the Best Arabic Mobile Game award at ArabNet 2013.
2007 – 2010
Computer Engineering Student
ENSI — National School of Computer Sciences, Tunisia
Earned a computer engineering degree with a focus on software systems. Completed preparatory studies at El Manar (2005–2007).
50+
Apps Delivered
3M+
Downloads
25K+
Daily Active Users
<1%
App Store Rejection Rate
90%+
Positive Feedback

Selected Case Studies

Real-world products built and shipped.

Healthtech · AI

Treatably — Mobile Health Platform

An AI-powered medication management app for an Icelandic healthcare startup. Features include camera-based drug recognition, automated interaction checking, and a patient-facing health dashboard — built to GDPR and HIPAA compliance standards.

Role: Mobile Solution Architect & Lead iOS Developer
Outcome: Live product serving patients across Europe with real-time medication safety features.
Swift Core ML Camera APIs HIPAA GDPR
Fintech · Real-Time

Real-Time Financial Trading Platform

A high-performance mobile trading application with real-time market data via WebSocket connections. Designed for low-latency updates, supporting 25,000+ daily active users with reliable uptime and responsive charting.

Role: Technical Architect & Lead Developer
Outcome: 25K+ DAU, sub-second data refresh, high user retention in a competitive market.
iOS WebSockets Real-Time Data Fintech
Edtech · Cultural Heritage

Arabic Digital Library Application

A mobile digital library featuring OCR-based Arabic text search and integration with the National Library system. Enabled users to search, browse, and read digitized Arabic manuscripts and publications on mobile devices.

Role: Lead iOS Developer & System Integrator
Outcome: Adopted by a national institution; digitized access to thousands of Arabic-language documents.
iOS OCR Arabic NLP National Library API

Skills & Technologies

Core competencies refined over 14+ years of hands-on engineering.

📱 Mobile Development

Swift Objective-C Cocoa Touch iOS iPadOS watchOS Android

🔗 Backend & APIs

REST APIs JSON SOAP / XML C# SQL Server WebSockets

🏗️ Architecture & Process

MVC MVVM Clean Architecture OOP Agile / Scrum Kanban SDLC

☁️ Cloud & Tools

Firebase Twilio Core Data Core Bluetooth Core Animation

🧠 AI & ML

Core ML Camera Recognition OCR Arabic NLP

Trust & Recognition

Education, certifications, awards, and languages.

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Education

  • Computer Engineering — ENSI, Tunisia (2010)
  • Preparatory School — El Manar, Tunisia (2007)
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Certifications

  • TOEIC 900 — Golden Certificate
  • C2i Certification
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Awards

  • Best Arabic Mobile Game — ArabNet 2013
  • Top 5% Objective-C Developers — LinkedIn 2021
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Languages

  • Arabic — Native
  • English — Professional (TOEIC 900)
  • French — Bilingual

Get in Touch

Available for consulting, contract work, and partnership opportunities.

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Location
Cyberpark Zaghouan, 1100
Zaghouan, Tunisia