senior Android Developer

MIHIR LAKHIA

Senior Android Developer Kotlin Java +1-647-***-**** ***********@*****.***

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Highly skilled and experienced Android Developer with 9+ years in designing, developing, and optimizing mobile applications. Proficient in Kotlin, Java, and modern Android architecture components. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing performance. Strong background in Agile methodologies, problem-solving, and mentoring junior developers. A proactive team player with excellent organizational and leadership skills, effectively managing Agile projects and mentoring a small team of developers, consistently delivering projects 30% ahead of schedule. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: Kotlin, Java, Swift, C#, Dart (Flutter), JavaScript, Angular, HTML5, CSS, PHP, JSON, XML, ASP.NET Database: Room Database, SQLite, MySQL, Oracle, DBMS, Firebase Realtime Database Platform: Android (Native), iOS, Flutter, Jetpack Compose, Android SDK, PhoneGap. BACKEND: RESTful APIs, Web APIs, Google APIs, OAuth, Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), Payment Gateway Integration, Location-Based Services, Google Maps, Camera & Native Hardware APIs, Geofencing, AWS, Kafka Tools: Android Studio, Gradle, VS Code, JIRA, Bitbucket, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, AWS Cloud Management, Version Control, Slack, Agile & Scrum Methodologies, Code Reviews, CI/CD Pipelines Architecture: MVVM, Clean Architecture, MVI, MVP, Dependency Injection (Dagger, Hilt, Koin), RxJava, Coroutines, Flow, Retrofit, OkHttp

UI / UX: Material Design, Jetpack Compose, Navigation Components, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD, After Effects, Lightroom, Mockups, Accessibility Guidelines.

Testing tools: JUnit, Mockito, Espresso, UI Automator, Debugging Large Codebases, Profiling & Performance Optimization Soft Skills: Technical Leadership, Mentorship, Code Reviews, Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail

EXPERIENCE

Circle of care, North York

SENIOR ANDROID DEVELOPER OCTOBER 2018 - FEBRUARY 2025

● Led the end-to-end architecture, design, and development of scalable Android applications using Kotlin and Java, ensuring high performance and maintainability.

● Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines, streamlining deployment workflows and reducing release cycles by 30%.

● Spearheaded the implementation of robust features using Kotlin Coroutines, RxJava, Retrofit, OkHttp, Dagger, and Jetpack Compose, contributing to a 25% increase in user adoption.

● Applied Clean Architecture principles using MVVM and MVI patterns to deliver modular, reusable, and maintainable codebases, resulting in a 60% boost in user engagement.

● Conducted code reviews, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and mentored junior developers on coding best practices and Agile methodologies; led a team of 5 to achieve a 20% faster product release timeline.

● Demonstrated deep expertise in Android libraries and frameworks, including Room DB, Retrofit REST APIs, Picasso, and OkHttp, focusing on scalability, performance optimization, offline storage, and security.

● Proficient in leveraging Android SDKs, background services, threading, and performance tuning while adhering to UX/UI standards and the complete mobile development lifecycle. Think Dirty

Mobile Application DEVELOPER FEBRUARY 2018 – OCTOBER 2018

● Developed high-performance applications using Swift, Java and improved UI responsiveness.

● Designed and implemented automated testing frameworks, ensuring application reliability.

● Collaborated with iOS developers to implement cross-platform features, debug issues, and understand Swift design patterns such as MVVM and delegation.

● Gained hands-on experience developing and maintaining basic iOS features using Swift and UIKit, including form handling, navigation, and API integration.

● Created and maintained API documentation, facilitating seamless backend integration.

● Crafted clear specifications and documentation for APIs, facilitating seamless integration and understanding.

● Designed and executed custom CMS solutions tailored to clients' specific needs, driving efficiency improvements and heightened user engagement.

Lambton College

MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPER SEPTEMBER 2017 – JANUARY 2018

● Spearheaded Android projects from inception to completion, collaborating closely with clients to understand project requirements.

● Designed Android applications with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring pixel-perfect and responsive material design components while database handling using Room Database and GraphQl.

● Build simple iOS prototypes in Swift to explore feature parity with Android counterparts, gaining familiarity with Xcode, Interface Builder, and Swift syntax.

● Seamlessly integrated web APIs into Android applications to enhance functionality and user experience.

● Leveraged Android system functions such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for seamless communication within applications.

SYNC technologies PVT. LTD

ANDROID DEVELOPER JUNE 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2016

● Conceptualized, designed, developed, and deployed mobile applications in Android.

● Optimized applications for maximum speed, usability, and security by implementing memory management strategies.

● Researched application acceptance and solicited feedback from users to boost adoption rates.

● Orchestrated Performance Testing, which enhanced application resilience during 3x expected traffic loads.

● Implemented performance optimization strategies that improved app load time by 40%.

● Configure, design and maintain existing applications including bug fixes and feature enhancements. SKYNET GLOBAL PVT. LTD

ANDROID DEVELOPER JANUARY 2015 – APRIL 2015

● Development of robust and user-friendly Android Native applications.

● Assist external development agencies with integration of third-party services/ platforms.

● Communicate to the Development Lead and Project Managers with efficiency and accuracy any progress and/or delays.

● Implemented OOP principles in Java for a 15% enhancement in code maintainability.

● Played a pivotal role in achieving a 98% pass rate on unit tests, ensuring software robustness.

● Create, revise and maintain design/technical documentation. EDUCATION

LAMBTON COLLEGE NORTH YORK, TORONTO CA September 2016 – April 2018 PG Diploma: Mobile Application Design and Development DHARMSINH DESAI UNIVERSITY NADIAD, GUJARAT, INDIA June 2013 – April 2015 Master’s: Master of Computer Application

SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY NADIAD, GUJARAT, INDIA June 2010 – April2013 Bachelor’s: Bachelor of Computer Application

EXTRAS

● Mentored junior developers, fostering best coding practices and Agile methodologies.

● Led development teams in Agile environments, ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery. Reference Upon Request

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