Application Developer Mobile
Resume:
Vuha Sri Potharlanka
Senior Mobile Application Developer
***********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/vuha-p
Summary:
Senior Mobile Application Developer with 8+ years of experience delivering robust Android and iOS applications across healthcare, wellness, retail, energy, and media industries. Expertise in Kotlin, Java, Swift, and Objective-C, and modern architectures (MVVM, MVP, unidirectional/MVI) to build scalable, maintainable codebases. Proven ability to create engaging UI/UX using Jetpack Compose and SwiftUI, with a strong emphasis on accessibility (VoiceOver, dynamic type). Skilled in cross-platform development using React Native, Cordova/Angular/TypeScript to maximize reuse. Experienced in implementing secure APIs (OAuth 2.0, JWT, biometric authentication) and consuming RESTful and GraphQL services. Adept at CI/CD with Jenkins, Fastlane, and GitHub Actions. A collaborative Agile/Scrum team player who provides technical leadership and mentors junior developers, driving projects from concept to production.
Technical Skills:
Languages: Kotlin, Java, Swift, Objective-C, TypeScript, JavaScript, Dart
Mobile Frameworks: Android (Jetpack Compose, ViewModel, LiveData, Room, Navigation), iOS
(SwiftUI, UIKit, Combine), React Native, Cordova (with Angular/Ionic)
Architectures & Patterns: MVVM, MVP, MVC, Clean Architecture, Unidirectional data flow (Redux/ MVI), Dependency Injection (Dagger/Hilt)
APIs & Security: RESTful Web Services, GraphQL, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, Biometric Authentication (Face ID, Touch ID, Fingerprint)
DevOps & Tools: Git/GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, Fastlane, GitHub Actions, Firebase Crashlytics, Jira, Confluence, Agile/Scrum, TDD/BDD (JUnit, Espresso, XCTest)
UI/UX & Accessibility: Material Design, WCAG 2.1 standards, custom animations, localization/ internationalization, dynamic theming, navigation design
Others: SQL/NoSQL databases (SQLite, Realm, Firebase), Bluetooth/BLE, Analytics integration (Firebase, Google Analytics)
Professional Experience;
Senior Mobile Application Developer (Contract) – (Remote) Medical Mutual (Cincinnati, OH) Jan 2025 – Present
Designed MXA/MHP Mobile App and built consumer-focused health insurance mobile applications for Android and iOS, using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose for Android and Swift/SwiftUI for iOS, improving user engagement with modern UI components.
Employed MVVM and Redux-like unidirectional data flow to architect new features, ensuring scalable and maintainable code. Implemented thorough unit and integration testing to maintain code quality.
Integrated secure authentication mechanisms and biometric login (Face ID/Touch ID, fingerprint) for sensitive policy and claims data, meeting enterprise security requirements.
Collaborated closely with UX designers and accessibility specialists to implement features supporting VoiceOver, large text sizes, and high-contrast modes, significantly enhancing app accessibility compliance.
Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Fastlane to automate builds, testing, and deployments to the Google Play and Apple App Store
Worked in an Agile/Scrum team, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews to establish coding standards and best practices.
Mobile Application Developer (Contract) – Bravo Wellness (Remote) Jul 2023 – Jan 2025
Led development of a cross-platform wellness application using React Native (TypeScript), enabling feature parity on iOS and Android with a shared codebase. Developed native modules in Kotlin and Swift for performance-critical health-tracking features.
Architected the app using MVVM and Redux patterns to maintain a unidirectional data flow. Designed modular components to ensure reusability and ease of maintenance.
Established and managed CI/CD processes with GitHub Actions and Fastlane, enabling nightly builds and automated testing on both platforms. This streamlined deployments, increasing release frequency from monthly to weekly.
Provided technical leadership and mentorship to a team of 4 developers: conducted regular code reviews, led pairing sessions, and organized knowledge-sharing workshops on best practices (e.g., Test-Driven Development, accessibility guidelines).
Collaborated with designers to refine UI/UX using SwiftUI and Android Jetpack Compose prototypes, focusing on intuitive navigation and user feedback loops. Ensured the app met WCAG accessibility standards (dynamic font sizes, clear color contrasts, voiceover support).
Integrated third-party health APIs (e.g., Apple HealthKit, Google Fit) and in-app RESTful services for workout plans and nutrition data. Implemented end-to-end encryption for user health data and compliance with HIPAA data handling guidelines.
Operated in an Agile/Scrum environment, translating stakeholder requirements into technical tasks, and regularly demoing functionality at sprint reviews.
Mobile Developer – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina (Remote, CA) Jun 2020 – Jul 2023
Developed enterprise healthcare mobile apps for BCBS using Kotlin (Android) and Swift (iOS). Refactored legacy codebase to modern architectures (MVVM on Android, Coordinators/MVP on iOS) to improve modularity and testability.
Integrated GraphQL and RESTful backend services to enable real-time access to insurance benefits, provider directories, and claims information. Implemented robust error-handling and caching strategies to handle unreliable network conditions.
Enhanced application security by integrating OAuth 2.0 (using Okta) for user authentication and JWT for session management. Added biometric authentication to improve user login experience while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
Pioneered adoption of Android Jetpack Compose for new Android UI components and SwiftUI for experimental iOS screens, accelerating UI development time by 25% and improving consistency across the apps.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams (product managers, QA, designers) in a Scrum process. Actively contributed to sprint planning and backlog grooming. Used Jira and Confluence to track user stories and technical documentation.
Mentored junior mobile developers and interns, leading pair programming sessions and advising on performance optimization (profiling, memory leak detection) which reduced app crash rates by 15%.
Implemented and maintained CI pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub, including automated builds, unit test execution, and deployment to internal beta testing (Firebase App Distribution).
Mobile Developer – Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) Nov 2019 – Jun 2020
Designed and implemented a patient engagement mobile app, enabling features such as appointment scheduling, medication reminders, and secure messaging with providers. Developed native iOS (Swift/SwiftUI) and Android (Kotlin) apps concurrently.
Adopted Clean Architecture with MVVM pattern, creating separate layers for UI, domain, and data. This facilitated unit testing and allowed backend teams to work in parallel (with mock data) during feature development.
Ensured strict data security and privacy by integrating OAuth 2.0 authentication and using encrypted local data storage. Implemented Face ID/Touch ID on iOS and BiometricPrompt on Android for fast, secure app access.
Focused on UI/UX excellence: worked with designers to implement custom animations for transitions and dynamic theming. Prioritized accessibility by supporting VoiceOver/dynamic text on iOS and TalkBack accessibility on Android.
Consumed HIPAA-compliant RESTful APIs to fetch EHR data; worked closely with backend engineers to debug and optimize API payloads, reducing data fetch latency by 20%.
Participated in Agile ceremonies within a multidisciplinary team, using Jira for task tracking. Delivered app features on a tight healthcare industry timeline, collaborating with QA to achieve ontime app store releases.
Mobile Developer – Meijer (Grand Rapids, MI) Dec 2018 – Oct 2019
Developed mobile features for Meijer’s retail apps on Android and iOS, including digital coupons, shopping lists, and store locator. Used Kotlin and Java for Android; Swift and Objective-C for iOS.
Refactored significant portions of the Android codebase from MVC to MVVM, enabling easier maintenance. Introduced Android Jetpack components (LiveData, ViewModel, Navigation) and converted key screens to Jetpack Compose, resulting in 30% faster UI development cycles.
Collaborated on iOS app enhancements, implementing new UI screens with SwiftUI for a consistent design language. Ensured backward compatibility with older iOS versions by carefully planning feature rollouts.
Integrated RESTful APIs for product catalog, promotions, and user account management. Utilized GraphQL for dynamic query of promotions, improving response times when filtering deals.
Implemented push notifications and deep linking to engage customers with personalized offers, increasing app engagement metrics by 18%. Ensured all features adhered to ADA accessibility guidelines.
Employed Git for version control and Jenkins for CI builds, automating smoke tests with Espresso and XCTest suites. Participated in biweekly Scrum sprints, collaborating with product owners to refine requirements.
Mobile Developer – CNN News (New York, NY) Mar 2017 – Dec 2018
Contributed to development of the CNN mobile news application for both Android and iOS platforms. Implemented breaking news and live video features using Kotlin and Swift, enhancing user engagement.
Emphasized UI/UX: revamped the newsfeed interface with smooth scrolling and progressive image loading. Worked with designers to implement material-inspired interactive elements (e.g., card swipe, embedded videos).
Utilized MVP and MVVM patterns to separate presentation logic, allowing independent development of UI and data layers. Incorporated RxJava and Combine for reactive data handling and seamless data updates.
Integrated RESTful APIs for content delivery and AWS S3 for media assets. Implemented offline caching and article bookmarking using SQLite/Room (Android) and Core Data (iOS), improving content availability.
Ensured app accessibility: added support for dynamic text sizes, screen reader announcements on interactive elements, and configurable color themes for better readability.
Participated in Agile sprint cycles; collaborated with editors and backend teams to prioritize breaking news updates. Used GitHub for code reviews and Jenkins for nightly build/testing, facilitating stable daily snapshots.
Mobile Developer – Gexa Energy (Houston, TX) Feb 2016 – Mar 2017
Developed a mobile application for smart home energy monitoring and bill payment. Built native Android (Java) and iOS (Objective-C/Swift) apps that connected to IoT devices and utility billing systems.
Implemented core architecture using MVP on Android and MVC on iOS, ensuring clear separation of concerns for future feature growth. Integrated with AWS IoT services and MQTT for real-time energy usage updates.
Added OAuth 2.0 authentication flow and implemented biometric login on both platforms to securely link customer accounts. Ensured PCI compliance for in-app payment of energy bills.
Designed UI components to visualize energy consumption (graphs, historical data charts) using Android’s Canvas and iOS’s Core Graphics, enhancing user understanding of usage patterns.
Mobile Application Developer – R3 Tech Hyd AP Jan 2015 – Jan 2016
Part of a startup team developing hybrid mobile solutions for enterprise clients. Created crossplatform apps using Apache Cordova with AngularJS/TypeScript to accelerate delivery on iOS and Android.
Worked on architecture by establishing MVVM-like patterns in Angular for maintainable UI code. Integrated third-party plugins for native device access (camera, GPS, push notifications).
Coordinated full development lifecycle: from gathering client requirements to prototyping UI in Ionic/CSS, to deploying apps on corporate Apple/Android stores.
Implemented RESTful API integration for data sync, and added JWT-based authentication to secure user sessions. Ensured offline support through local storage for field workers.
Contributed to DevOps by setting up Jenkins pipelines for continuous integration, automating builds and deployment to test devices. Improved team productivity by integrating live-reload and debugging tools for Cordova projects.
Engaged in daily stand-ups within an Agile framework, refined sprint backlogs, and conducted knowledge-sharing sessions on hybrid vs. native trade-offs.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, 2015 - Acharya Nagarjuna university
Masters in computer science, 2017 - Midwestern state university
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