SUMMARY

• 4+ years of experience in software design and development
• Over 3 years of experience in design and development of Android mobile applications using the Android SDK including the latest version (API 23: Marshmallow)
• Hands on experience in Java, C++, C#
• Developed several successful mobile applications on Android platform
• 2 years of experience in Application development using C++
• Experienced in Object - Oriented Analysis and Design
• Excellent problem solving skills in diverse areas such as front and back end, design, threads, UI/UX, etc.
• Able to fully and clearly articulate ideas, problems, and solutions with the teams
• Proficient with the integration of mobile applications with Web based applications and data stores via web services
• Adept with design patterns: MVC, Singleton, Adapter, Command, Observer, Builder and more
• Highly skilled implementing Material Design and using the support libraries for backwards compatibility
• Experienced with data persistence private, external and on the cloud
• Well versed in Test Driven Development, JUnit Test Cases, Performance Optimization and Integration Testing
• Provided training, mentoring and support to developers with a focus in following best practices
• Experienced in the use of many android widgets and creating custom views
• Talented in creating UIs that dynamically optimize to the size and aspect ratio of the device where it’s running
• Good knowledge of Agile SCRUM
• Familiar with Windows, OS X, and Linux operating systems

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: Android SDK, Java, C++, C#, HLSL & GLSL Shaders, Flash, 8086 Assembly

Databases: SQLite, MySQL, SQL Server, LINQ

Software API: Android Dalvik, OpenGL, DirectX

Web Services: RESTful, SOAP, JSON, GSON, Retrofit 2, OKHTTP

IDEs: Android Studio, Eclipse, Visual Studio, UDK, Adobe Flash Studio

External Libraries: Picasso, Glide, Volley, Sugar, Green DAO, LibGDX, FMOD

Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, TDD

Change Management Tools: Git, SVN, Jira, Bazaar

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, IL

Senior Android Developer

Responsibilities:

• Participated in the requirement gathering activities with users and stakeholders
• Wrote technical documentation including high level design, detail design and testing plan
• Teamed Up with the UI/UX team to implement new branding features to the existing app
• Architected together with the back end team the communication between the app and Microsoft Dynamics and SQL Server consuming RESTful web services.
• Upgraded the SQLite database to add tables to support the newest features
• Provided bug fixes and enhancements for inventory asset tracking, repairs, and safety management modules.
• Revamped the user interface by adding fragments, animations and transitions
• Trained in-house C# developers on Android development and case specific debugging. Training focused on Material Design concepts/ layouts such as recycler views, color schemes, the floating action button, etc.
• Mentored new android Jr developers about best coding practices and standards.
• Ported and re-used some of the C# to Java code coming from legacy systems to the android app
• Worked with Git-like programs for Version Control.
• Migrated the development environment from the Eclipse to Android Studio
• Targeted the app for the API 23 Marshmallow supporting down to API 17 Jelly Bean

Confidential, Boston, Massachusetts

Android Developer

Responsibilities:

• Extensively refactored the legacy code with a serious consideration of the design and data flow
• Moved the code base from a separate framework that functioned correctly but was difficult to maintain, to a new MVC architecture (Model - View - Controller) which was much more stable, extensible, efficient, and maintainable
• Worked on the Android 4.4 KitKat version
• Removed Google services and replaced with Amazon services to run in Fire devices
• Optimized and upgraded the reading plugins from the previous Kindle reader, e-book, and audiobook apps.
• Used Git for version control
• Implemented Maven 3.0.x
• Interfaced Python 2.7.9
• Migrated Eclipse with Android Developer Tools 22.2.1 (ADT) to Android Studio 1.1
• Worked with SQLite3 on emulator devices for database testing purposes.
• Used Green Robot (event bus) to simplify communication between Activities and Fragments
• Included dependency injection design pattern by implementing Dagger
• Integrated Kindle Reader extensions 1.1 (KRX - the internal APIs to communicate with the Reader app)
• Amazon Tablet SDK 21 for FireOS 4.x (the Amazon custom OS that sits on-top of Android)
• Utilized Checkstyle to adhere to well established coding standards
• Enforced the design structure with Classycle

Confidential

Android Developer

Responsibilities:

• Developed in Java using Eclipse and the Android Development tool (ADT)
• Used OpenGL for screens/ levels to provide fluid animations between activities
• Included Amazon in-app purchasing for ease of allowing our customers to make purchases
• Added the Jirbo ad colony and Tapjoy add-ons to monetize the game
• Used the Fuze powered game browser to allow customers to find other games by Hothead
• Consumed RESTful services used by chart boost, Jibro, Tapjoy, and Amazon
• Use Chart Boost Library to help track issues and market trends
• Tested object collisions and the physics engine using Junit
• Conducted interviews with stakeholders, users, and the technical team for implementing new features
• Created and maintained technical documentation for the application

Confidential

Interface Designer, co-programmer

Responsibilities:

• Worked with the client to gather requirements for both manager and employee training login screen.
• Implemented a 2-way communication between the simulator and report data collection
• Created the interface using design patterns mirroring the company’s home page
• Coding assistance for the warehouse simulation

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Lead Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Designed levels/user controls/concepts
• Software documentation
• Responsible for internal testing programs (for actions and art animations)