OBJECTIVE

• To secure a challenging position as an Android developer in an organization where I can utilize my existing skills and knowledge.

SUMMARY

• 2+ years hands on Android and Java application development experience in a professional environment.
• Strong knowledge of Android application life cycle right from creation to deployment in Google Play.
• Proficient in Android OS (2.3 Gingerbread to 4.2 Jelly Bean), Frameworks, performance analysis and enhancement.
• Solid expertise in threading, asynchronous processing, object oriented design and SDK’s.
• Strong understanding of social networking APIs and other open source APIs.
• Good exposure of Software Development Life cycle (SDLC), Specifications, Design, Testing and Maintenance.
• Source code control understanding and experience with Subversion (SVN) and GIT.
• Experience in developing web pages using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Expert level skills in SQL and database query optimization techniques.
• Debugging and troubleshooting skills for client / server applications.
• Experience in various network communication protocols such as SOAP, RESTful APIs and server side technologies like Apache, Linux and Oracle database.
• Experience with iterative software development methodologies including Agile and Scrum and familiar with participating in sprints, backlog management and daily stand ups.
• Passionate, self - motivated, dedicated and very good team player with excellent communication skills including mentoring and presentation skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: Java SE 6, C/C++, XML, SQL, JDBC

Web Technologies: HTML/HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, XML, JSON

Database: SQLite, MySQL, Oracle 9i

IDEs: Eclipse, Aptana Studio 3, intelliJ IDEA 12 CE

Mobile Platform: Android, HTML5

Software Tools: Selenium, Wire Shark, Zoho, Network Simulator, OPNET

Content Management System: WordPress, Drupal

Design Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Pencil

Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, MS Dos

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Android Developer

Environment: Android SDK, Eclipse, Java, XML, SVN

Responsibilities:

• Performed application requirement analysis and maintained all reports pertaining to application development process.
• Designed the home screen to allow users to login using HttpGet or HttpPost methods.
• Developed the UI for the application using edit boxes, buttons, Checkboxes, time picker, date picker, dialog boxes, alert boxes, action bars, and spinners for various layouts.
• Implemented the WebView widget to display the PDF documents and the URLs.
• XML parsing was done using SAX XML parser.
• Implemented PUSH notifications for the application.
• Handled time constraint issues, exception and error handling for the application.
• Developed the user interface for multiple devices, densities, and screens.
• Participated in Project Management, QA and Release Management.
• Involved in unit testing, integration testing and user acceptance testing.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Android Developer

Environment: Android, Java, Eclipse ADT, Android devices, SVN

Responsibilities:

• Performed application requirements analysis.
• Preparing Call-flows and Wireframes for the process flow of the application.
• Implemented user login screen using Facebook API.
• Integrated Google maps API to fetch the checked in location.
• Worked on auto refresh of the user screen using Android asynctask to update the current locations of the users.
• Developed the XML Layout with Android Mapview View to display the location tracking on the map.
• Designed the application to fit into various resolutions (ldpi/mdpi/hdpi) and orientations (portrait/landscape) based on the devices.
• Integrated Google AdMob Ads banners in the application to display ads for non-paid users.
• Performed Manual, functionality, integration and User Acceptance testing.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Jr. Android Developer

Environment: Android, Java, Eclipse ADT, SQLite, Android devices, SVN

Responsibilities:

• Involved in requirements gathering and designing of the application.
• Followed the Agile methodology for implementing the project.
• Responsible for consuming the web services, receiving xml response and parsed it using SAX parser to get the required information.
• Implemented local data storage using SQLite to sync data between the server and the local database.
• Wrote the Android Handler class to update the customized List View Screen.
• Used Android Maps API for tracking the package location feature.
• Implemented ZXING Scanner to scan the package barcode for faster pickup/delivery.
• Developed the application to adapt to multiple orientations and various resolutions based on the device.
• Involved closely with QA team while fixing bugs.
• Used ADB, DDMS, Log Cat to view system debug output.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Jr. Android Developer

Environment: Android SDK, Eclipse, Java, XML, SVN

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in designing the user interface and overall look and feel of the application.
• Developed the application to adapt to different orientations.
• Participated in entire development from requirements gathering through documentation and support.
• Integrated Facebook with the application so that the player can post his/her score to their Facebook profile.
• Analyzed bugs in the game and provided solutions to those issues.
• Involved in the user acceptance testing to make sure that the application should work according to the client requirements.

Confidential

Jr. Android Developer

Environment: Android SDK, Eclipse, SQLite, Java, XML, SVN

Responsibilities:

• Contributed to the UI design and flow of application.
• The data is retrieved from the web services in the form of JSON and the content is displayed on the user interface in a customized list view.
• Implemented Search bar feature in the application.
• Integrated Google Navigation Service in the application to get directions to the store from their current location.
• Implemented SQLite database that keeps track of the Users favorites and updates him based on the users preference.
• Performed Manual, functionality, integration and User Acceptance testing.
• Responsible for finding and fixing bugs as well as ensuring a satisfactory resolution.

Confidential

Software Intern/QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked on application requirements and created application architecture.
• Contributed to the UI design and flow of application.
• Participated in Manual, functionality, integration, feature, end to end and verification testing.
• Performed compatibility testing with various Android mobile handsets to ensure the functionality works fine.
• Involved in Project Management, QA and Release Management.
• Worked with development team to ensure testing issues are resolved on the basis bug reports.

Confidential

J2EE Developer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in development, coding and unit testing server pages using JSP and Action Classes in Struts Framework
• Customized views in JSP with HTML, Java Script and CSS.
• Extensively used JavaScript to handle client-side validations.
• DevelopedTemplates for page layout and navigation using Tiles.
• Used Various J2EE patterns like MVC and Singleton, Session Façade to ensure robust, flexible, configurable and extensible application
• Designed and developed Unit testing using JUnit framework.
• Developed Ant scripts to build and deploy the applications.
• Participated in estimating the hours for the project.
• Involved in Integration of Modules.
• Developed unit test cases and executed by conducting the peer reviews.

Environment: J2EE, JSP, Servlets, Java Beans, HTML, DHTML, CSS, WebSphere Application Server, Tomcat, Microsoft SQL Server.