Troy MI
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LinkedIn @abdulraqeebaa
SUMMARY
Experienced Android Developer
with 12+ years of expertise in
building, optimizing, and scaling
mobile applications. Strategic
and hands-on engineer with
strong fundamentals in object-
oriented programming and
software architecture. Skilled in
full-cycle development—from
ground-up planning and
implementation to testing and
performance optimization.
• Proven leader
• Hands on developer
• Passion to help people grow
• Problem solver
SKILLS
• Java
• Kotlin
• Kotlin Multiplatform
• Typescript
• Jetpack Compose
• Flutter
• Rust
• Swift
• Android SDK
• iOS SDK
• Spring Boot
Abdul Raqeeb (AR)
EXPERIENCE
September 2024 - April 2025
Staff Software Engineer Turo San Francisco, CA
August 2015 - January 2025
CTO / Principal Software Engineer Mitchell Martin Inc. - Alcord Technologies Boston, MA
January 2020 - September 2024
Staff Android Developer / Engineering Manager Toast Boston, MA April 2018 - January 2020
Lead Software Engineer Wolters Kluwer - UpToDate, Lexicomp Boston, MA
Led engineering efforts on the Airports project, enabling seamless car rental and pickup experiences directly from major airport locations across the U.S.
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Architected and delivered key features that integrated with airport logistics, enhancing user experience and increasing operational efficiency for hosts and renters.
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Led a team of 30+ engineers in delivering scalable, high-quality mobile and web applications for a diverse set of clients across industries.
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Successfully built and launched major products including the Credit Union Mobile App (for the largest credit union in the Northeast), Openbay, GOAT Score, and BrandBot —all high-growth startups later acquired by major companies.
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Oversaw architecture, delivery, and client engagement, with a strong emphasis on code quality, system performance, and an exceptional user experience.
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Led a team of 4 engineers in building and maintaining core features for the Android Point of Sale (POS) system.
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Developed and deployed multiple high-impact modules, directly improving customer experience and operational efficiency across restaurant locations.
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Designed and implemented operational workflows that streamlined in-store processes, contributing to increased NPS scores and boosting user acquisition.
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Introduced scalable release management practices, reducing release cycle times while ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, production-ready code.
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Led the Android team in a complete rewrite of the UpToDate mobile app, achieving a crash-free rate of 99.99%, up from 76%.
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Architected the redesign of the LexiComp mobile app for both Android and iOS, with a strong focus on scalability, maintainability, and support for Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
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June 2011 - April 2018
Tech Lead - Android Bank of America Merrill Lynch Boston, MA January 2011 - May 2011
Software Developer, Pre-Doctoral Fellow School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA January 2010 - May 2011
Teaching and Research Assistant University Of Pittsburgh, School Of Computer And Information Pittsburgh, PA
Built multiple university-backed apps, including:
SMS Companion – text support app for nursing research on depression Pedestrian Navigation System – Android/iOS app with custom map-matching algorithms
Eventur – city events discovery app for Pittsburgh University Library System – full-stack solution for accessing campus library resources
August 2008 - October 2009
Senior System Developer Accenture Services (P) Ltd. Bangalore, India
Collaborated cross-functionally with design, QA, and DevOps to ensure smooth deployment and high app stability across platforms.
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Progressed from Junior Android Developer to Android Team Lead at Merrill Lynch / Bank of America, demonstrating strong technical and leadership growth.
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Led the Android team in H2 2016 to successfully redesign and rewrite the flagship Trading app under tight deadlines, limited resources, and evolving requirements.
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Contributed to multiple high-impact projects including Trefis, Discovery Applications, and cross-platform trading solutions for both Android and iOS.
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Designed and developed an Android app to interface with MIT-manufactured Wockets (Bluetooth sensors) for collecting and processing wheelchair propulsion data.
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Implemented machine learning algorithms (WEKA) to detect user movement and assist wheelchair users with guided activities and exercises.
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Supported and optimized a COBOL/Mainframe application for United Health Insurance, improving SQL performance and reducing batch processing time and storage costs.
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
April 2011
M.S. in Information Sciences GeoInformatics
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
GPA: 3.9
July 2008
B.E. in Computer Sciences
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore
GPA: 3.0
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Application Developer - Accenture Solutions Delivery Academy
(Co-Sponsored with Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Professional Educational Programs)
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AWARDS
Promoted in just 12 months during 2008-09 recession for delivering excellent service
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• Star employee of the month, May 2008-2009 - Accenture Business operator award, January 2009 from client - UHG for outstanding performance and resolving several critical issues
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Value creator award, May 2009 from client - UHG for identifying and resolving a 1.5 million dollar issue.
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Rewarded with a scholarship for demonstrating excellent intellect and building apps during my Master's degree
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