Gela M
Senior Software Engineer, Android Firefox at Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Lakes, California, United States
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Top SchoolGela M is a Senior Software Engineer with 11 years of experience, currently working on Firefox for Android at Mozilla and formerly focused on improving Mozilla VPN’s UX and security. She builds cross-platform C++/QML applications and sample SDKs at Esri, contributing notable full-stack additions like multilayer symbol support and platform-spanning samples for the ArcGIS Runtime. Comfortable across Android/iOS mobile stacks and native desktop code, she blends user-facing UI improvements with deep systems work such as captive portal patching and connectivity diagnostics. An active open-source contributor, her GitHub shows practical contributions to high-profile projects including ArcGIS samples and the Mozilla VPN client. Based in Mammoth Lakes, CA, she pairs technical rigor with community-building—coaching mountain biking and running women’s group rides—bringing a collaborative, user-centered mindset to engineering.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's of Science, Computer Science, Bachelor's of Science, Computer Science at State University of New York at Buffalo
German, Persian, English
Stackoverflow
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Github Skills (28)
kotlin10
c-language10
mobile-development10
qt10
vpn10
ui-design10
java10
javas10
uid10
sdk10
front-end-development10
android10
mobile10
qml10
maps10
Programming languages (8)
Github contributions (5)
Esri/arcgis-maps-sdk-samples-qt
Sep 2021 - Oct 2022
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Qt Samples
Role in this project:
Full-stack Developer
Full-stack DeveloperContributions:8 releases, 114 reviews, 156 commits in 1 year 1 month
Contributions summary:Gela primarily contributed to the ArcGIS Maps SDK for Qt Samples repository by implementing and updating samples. Their work includes adding new features like display filters and contingent values and refactoring existing code. They made improvements to the user interface, updated documentation, and corrected errors. Their contributions span both C++ and QML, demonstrating a full-stack approach to developing sample applications within the ArcGIS ecosystem.
qt6arcgis-runtime-sdk-arcgis-qt-sdkqmlarcgisarcgis-maps-sdk
mozilla-mobile/mozilla-vpn-client
Nov 2022 - Jan 2023
A fast, secure and easy to use VPN. Built by the makers of Firefox.
Role in this project:Mobile Developer (Android/iOS)
Mobile Developer (Android/iOS)Contributions:341 reviews, 21 commits, 239 PRs in 1 month
Contributions summary:Gela primarily focused on modifying UI components and notification handling within the Mozilla VPN client. Their contributions include adjusting server name displays, particularly for multi-hop connections, and updating the notification system. Additionally, the user addressed email validation in the authentication process, demonstrating involvement in user-facing features and application logic. These changes suggest a focus on improving the user experience and the functionality of the mobile VPN client.
vpn-clientfirefoxmakerssecureprivacy
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