SUMMARY:

• Technology lover who naturally stays up - to-date on relevant new developments.
• Exceptional programming skills; expert in JAVA development and Android.
• Regularly provides constructive feedback to team members.
• Experience interacting with RESTful API and data formats like (JSON, XML, etc.).
• Experience with continuous integration tools like Jenkins or Travis CI and automated testing frameworks such as Espresso.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment and maintain high productivity.
• Experience prototyping mobile experiences.
• Collaboration with the product team to identify, prioritize, and document detailed product requirements.
• Experienced in innovation, design, and architecture of apps.
• Experience developing rich application UIs.
• Experience with social media web services, libraries, APIs and SDKs such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Google +, Twitter, and Twitch.
• Self-motivated, productive, and works well even with/without formal structure.
• Good experience with Push Notifications, Google Maps, Navigation, GPS
• Ability to architect, design, develop and test applications from scratch.
• Ability to ask the right questions, provide feedback to stakeholders, break down tasks, and create a plan to achieve the intended result.
• Ability to contribute to design, architecture and technical strategy.
• Ability to debug, diagnose performance bottlenecks and fix complex issues in Android.
• Actively researches, consults and guides decisions on architecture and technical strategy.
• Integrates apps with back-end services (REST, HTTP-based, XML, SOAP, JSON, etc).
• Able to design to scope, develop and deliver a software experience that realizes the product strategy.
• Able to develop consistent, reliable code that is efficient and clean.
• Able to effectively articulate coding solutions and rationale for these decisions.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

IDE: Android Studio, Eclipse, Visual Studio

Languages: Java, JDBC, JSP, C, C++, C#.NET, Unity, JavaScript, HTML5, HTML/CSS, Visual Basic, Swift, Direct-X

Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, AJAX, JSON, XML REST, SOAP

Data Persistence: SQLite, Relational Databases, No-SQL, Firebase DB

Platforms: Android SDK, Java (JDK), Firebase, C++, Nintendo GameCubeChange/Task Management: Git, GitHub, SVN, SourceTree, Jenkins, Travis CI, JIRA, Confluence, BaseCamp, Slack, KanBan

Methodologies: Agile/SCRUM, Test Driven Development (TDD, Continuous Integration, Unit Testing, Functional testing, Material Design, Design Patterns)

Testing Frameworks: Espresso, Robolectric

Debugging: DDMS tool, ADB, LeakCanary, Firebase Crash Reporting, Fabric Crashlytics

API: Facebook, Twitter, Google Maps, RESTful, Volley, Picasso, YouTube, Trello

Android Libraries: C standard, Ksoap2, Jersey, Java Swing, Ajax Swing, GWT, Retrolambda, NineOldAndroids, RxJava, etc.

Android Technologies: Threading handlers, loopers, loaders, IntentService, AsyncTask, ART, DalviK, Memory Mapping

Design Patterns: MVC, MVP, MVVM, Singleton, Fa ade, Factory, Observer, Builder, A*, etc.

SOFTWARE: MS office, GIMP, Audacity 1.2.6, Adobe Photoshop, MuseScore, Musagi, BFXR

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Android Developer

Confidential, San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities:

• Implemented EventBus to facilitate the communication between threads in the app.
• Used Android Annotations for dependency injection
• Working with Android Device Monitor for monitoring CPU load, heap size and memory usage
• Supervised the creation of the testing suites developed with Espresso and Mockito.
• Used APIs from different API levels to support backward compatibility.
• Used ButterKnife for view dependency injection
• Refactored un-optimized pieces of code to guarantee maximization in the use of resources.
• The program was developed in Java using the Eclipse IDE and the Android Development Tool (ADT).
• Worked with Retrofit2 to consume RESTful web services.
• Use of services to run Java classes for the back work.
• Build new features to enhance the UX for consumers.
• Worked with asynchronous requests to the server with Retrofit2 library.
• Added selectors and animation effects on UI/UX elements to enhance the User Experience.
• Experience working with deep learning algorithms
• Extensive use of Fragments to enhance user interface experience.
• Real world OO design experience and knowledge of design patterns, combined with an ability to convey design information succinctly using suitable tools (UML, BPMN).
• Efficient and clean code integration and backup using Jenkins and GIT.

Senior Android Engineer

Confidential, San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities:

• Tested the application using Robolectric.
• Build Activities using compound and custom views
• Modified the SQLite table structure to include new reporting capabilities.
• Use of social media libraries, FaceBook, Twitter and Google Plus.
• Provided support for users with the use of the software.
• Implemented several design patterns such as MVC, Singleton, and Observer.
• Enhanced the UI/UX by adding custom views and compound views and Navigation Drawer.
• Upgraded the app UI with Google’s Material Design specifications.
• Used support libraries to ensure backward compatibility with older OS versions.
• Integrated payment methods such as Android Pay, Visa API, MasterCard API.
• Under limited supervision, responsible for developing mobile applications and software components. Lead requirements definition, design, and reviews.
• Enforced Object Oriented Principles in Android.
• Integrated dependency injection with Dagger and ButterKnife.
• Implemented the best practices for Android mobile development with their main components: Activities, Services, Content Providers and Broadcast Receivers.
• Worked with the UI/UX team for the new app skin redesign.
• Worked closely with the back end team to implement the electronic payment capabilities.
• Experience working with sensors (e.g. accelerometer, gyrometer, etc.), GPS, Cameras, videos etc.
• Ability to diagnose and solve mobile networking performance issues.
• Created small testing suites with JUnit and the Eclipse IDE capabilities.
• Created Unit Tests for Model and Business Rules code using JUnit.
• Used Picasso to display images obtained from URL.

Native Android Engineer

Confidential, San Jose, CA

Responsibilities:

• Work in an Agile development environment with peer engineers on a daily basis to scope, develop and deliver a software experience that realizes the product strategy.
• Integrated JUnit to complete all test cases.
• Used the JIRA bug tracking tool for quality control.
• Eliminated the use of external libraries by consolidating the use of OKHTTP and GSON.
• Ensure software created and released conforms to quality requirements by accurately writing and executing test plans.
• Utilized a Tabs and Navigation Drawers to switch quickly between application Activities and Fragments.
• Introduced Push Notifications to keep the user engaged with Parse.
• Used Mixpanel and Flurry to generated customized events in the Analytics retrieval.
• Managed web services consumption with Retrofit and Moshi.
• Analyzed and determine the time and effort needed to perform a user story
• Developed custom and compound views to match UI/UX specifications.
• Fixed Bugs to improve navigation speed integrate of new sections and refined and troubleshoot existing bugs in the application.
• Implement transition between activities
• Coordinated with the testing team during the testing phase to resolve issues.
• Created several custom and compound UI components.
• Collaborated with Software Engineers for the design and development of back-end services.
• Utilized the Eclipse IDE to develop and code the application.

Android Developer

Confidential, San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities:

• Worked on Commons IO library to implement components to monitor file system events, input/output stream and writer/reader implementations and other IO functionality.
• Replaced bitmaps with Glide image loading library for media decoding, memory and disk caching, and resource pooling in UI
• Included Bolts Framework for task-based asynchronous operations to perform branching, parallelism, and complex error handling.
• Squashed a bunch of bugs and redesigned the Title bar, Vehicle images, and Favorites sections.
• Dalvik Debug Monitor Server (DDMS) for debugging and testing.
• Constructed the user interface by using list view, custom view, compound view and various layouts.
• Used the Fragment capabilities to handle multiport views and different screen size devices.
• Tested the user interface implementing Espresso.
• Programmed to include Guava library for immutable collections, functional types, in-memory cache, concurrency, I/O, hashing, primitives, reflection, string processing features in the app
• Implemented Dagger to work with a Dependency Injection environment to help with the unit testing.
• Attended the SCRUM meetings and met deadlines.
• Used GSON to convert Java Objects into their JSON representation
• Independently worked on Facebook library integration
• Design and build flexible, reusable and adaptable UI for diverse device configurations, dynamically to support larger screen sizes and different configurations to perform well on phones and phablets.
• Provided backward compatibility to the application using Support packages, Fragments, external libs, v4, v7, ActionBarSherlock and ActionBarCompact.

Jr Android Developer

Confidential, Malvern, PA

Responsibilities:

• Worked on Commons IO library to implement components to monitor file system events, input/output stream and writer/reader implementations and other IO functionality.
• Included NineOldAndroids library to include support for animating rotation, translation, alpha, and scale on platforms prior to Honeycomb
• Coordinated to refine Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) service to send data from servers to applications
• Fixed Issue with some device cameras and app crash major bugs
• Incorporated StickyListHeaders library to integrate section headers in ListView
• Worked on Applause SDK to optimize build distribution, in-app bug reporting, automated crash reporting and in-app user feedback.
• Solely responsible to in corporate Paging indicator widgets compatible with the ViewPager from the Android Support Library and ActionBarSherlock.
• Worked with LRU Cache to increase the performance of ListView scrolling.
• Worked closely with or being managed by peer-level developers in SCRUM and XP Agile teams
• Coordinate with international and off-shore development teams.
• Participated in designing and developing software systems by writing Design specifications description of framework, interfaces, services and business components.

JavaScript Developer

Confidential, Tampa, FL

Responsibilities:

• Gathered specs from client to create a feasible workflow
• Created a form and integrate it with the client's everyday life using AVOKA technologies
• Solved problems using a combination of JavaScript, JSON, and JQUERY
• Presented solutions to the client when they want out of scope issues to be solved
• Acted as the Go-To guy for technical problems in the team of analysts.
• Confirmed that the Data gets stored followed NIEM XML standards
• Created, Upgrading, and Maintaining the JavaScript libraries and widgets so that the data is managed the same way regardless of when the form was developed
• Fixed software bugs via JavaScript and CSS
• Implemented UI design using HTML and CSS.
• Provided multi-language support using i18n library.
• Developed payment gateway using Backbone, Stripe and Parse.
• Designed and built signup and login pages using HTML and JavaScript and used Parse to save user information on the cloud.

Technical Support

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

• Provided first-level technical support to end-users on proprietary software and applications including installation basic usage and appropriate service level to warranty.
• Performed troubleshooting techniques over the phone or via web messenger to identify and resolve issues.
• Established patterns to reoccurring issues and provides input to development teams
• Accessed documented procedures tools and manuals to provide support on company supplied hardware and equipment.
• Gathered customer and technology information to determine technical support level; elevate calls to appropriate support level as necessary.
• Accurately processed and documented call transactions using tracking software.

Quality Assurance

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

• Hands on experience in QA game testing with strong passion of games
• Comprehensive knowledge of game testing cycle, software development, and testing tools
• Extensive knowledge of bug tracking tools, bug tracking software, and game elements
• In-depth knowledge of source control software, screen capturing tools, graphical interface, and game testing mechanics
• Proficient in Microsoft applications like Word, Spread Sheet, and the Internet
• Ability to communicate proficiently with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Handle the tasks of performing testing of new games in terms of features and functionalities
• Perform responsibilities of testing game content and identifying bugs in the game
• Responsible for developing QA test plans and perform testing of game website functionality
• Assigned the tasks of troubleshooting testing defects and performed verification of all bugs
• Handle responsibilities of coordinating with QA lead in billing complete testing results
• Responsible for coordinating with game developers in modifying game flow and functionalities
• Assigned responsibilities of supporting QA game tester in providing quality assurance service to the game development team
• Handled the tasks of testing, identifying defects, and updating the defects to the game development team
• Performed responsibilities of testing games and perform testing as per defined in the test cases
• Responsible for documenting software defects and entering bugs in the bug tracking software
• Assigned the tasks of supporting team in handling testing of game version by using standard game testing methodologies
• Performed all other testing related duties as assigned by senior testers