Versatile Mobile Engineer with Enterprise Experience

Allam Rakesh Reddy

Software Engineer

********************@*******.*** +1-609-***-**** Irving, TX LinkedIn Summary

Software Engineer with 5 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying mobile applications for enterprise, finance, and hybrid platforms. Skilled in Kotlin, Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript, with hands-on expertise in Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Material Design, and React Native for building responsive, user-friendly interfaces. Proven ability to integrate REST APIs, Firebase services, and machine learning features while ensuring app stability, performance optimization, and battery efficiency. Adept in MVVM, MVP, and Clean Architecture patterns, with experience in RxJava, Coroutines, and Hooks for reactive and asynchronous programming. Strong background in unit/UI testing, CI/CD pipelines, Play Store/TestFlight deployments, and collaborative Agile/Scrum environments. Demonstrated ability to deliver high- quality mobile solutions, including hybrid apps with native bridging, deep linking, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi integrations, and media- rich content, supporting global clients and enterprise workflows. Skills

Programming & Scripting: Kotlin, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Android SDK, XML, JSON, REST APIs, Retrofit, OkHttp Android Development: Android Studio, Jetpack Compose, Android Jetpack Components, Material Design, UI/UX Implementation, Responsive UI, Graphics Rendering, Performance Optimization, Lifecycle Management, React Native (CLI & Expo)

Architecture & Design Patterns: MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture, Modularization, Reactive Programming (RxJava, Coroutines & Flow), Hooks, Redux, Zustand

Mobile App Features: Push Notifications, Firebase Services, Analytics, Media Integration (ExoPlayer, Media3), Bluetooth/BLE Integrations, TCP/IP & Wi-Fi Communication, Local Device Discovery & Onboarding Flows, React Navigation, Deep Linking, Native Modules & Bridging

Testing & Quality: Unit Testing, UI Automation, Test Automation, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Battery Optimization, App Stability & QA Validation, Flipper Debugging, Hermes Optimization DevOps & CI/CD: Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Bitrise, Android App Release & Play Store Deployment, TestFlight Distribution for React Native Apps

Cloud & Backend: AWS, Azure, GCP

Soft Skills: Agile & Scrum Practices, Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams, Problem-Solving, Startup Adaptability, Independent & Teamwork Capability

Professional Experience

Northern Trust

Software Engineer

May 2023 – Present Irving, Texas

•Built React Native components with Hooks and native bridging, improving UI responsiveness by 30% and enabling real- time fraud detection features.

•Led Android module development using MVVM, improving transaction processing efficiency and reducing app crashes.

•Implemented ExoPlayer in hybrid apps for media-rich carbon credit demonstrations, focusing on battery optimization and local device discovery to support ESG client onboarding flows.

•Developed deep linking and navigation in React Native for integrations with Hamilton Lane and Broadridge, enabling secure, fast asset recovery alerts through OkHttp connections to Azure backends.

•Automated unit and UI testing and managed Play Store releases via Bitrise, maintaining 99% app stability for global users while working in Scrum sprints within cross-functional teams. TatvaSoft

Jr. Android Developer Sep 2020 – Nov 2021 Pune, India

•Developed responsive interfaces using Material Design and XML layouts in Android Studio, adapting screens for various device sizes and improving UX in e-commerce and finance apps.

•Integrated apps with backend services using Retrofit and OkHttp, handling REST APIs and JSON data to enable real-time features like transaction updates and user notifications.

•Applied Android Jetpack components for lifecycle management and Coroutines for smooth asynchronous operations, optimizing app performance, battery usage, and stability across multiple projects.

•Performed unit testing and UI automation using tools like Flipper while supporting CI/CD pipelines with GitHub and Jenkins to ensure reliable Play Store deployments.

•Collaborated in Scrum sprints with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting Bluetooth integrations and device onboarding flows, contributing to successful project deliveries and client satisfaction. Associate Android Developer Oct 2019 – Aug 2020 Pune, India

•Built and refined user interfaces for mobile apps using Android Studio and Material Design, creating intuitive, responsive screens for various device sizes and contributing to positive usability feedback during project scoping phase.

•Integrated backend APIs using JSON and Retrofit to enable features like real-time data updates in enterprise tools, improving workflow efficiency and supporting agile sprint deliverables for SaaS enhancements.

•Performed unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning to reduce crashes and improve app stability, helping meet quality benchmarks during product reviews.

•Collaborated with cross-functional teams in daily Scrum meetings, providing updates on feature progress such as implementing Firebase notifications and ensuring smooth handoffs during development cycles.

•Managed Git commits, supported CI/CD pipelines through Jenkins, and assisted with Play Store deployments, helping maintain consistent on-time delivery for media-integrated applications. Projects

Hybrid Wealth Management Mobile App

•Developed a cross-platform mobile app for wealth management clients, integrating React Native components with native Android modules for performance-critical features. Built Hooks-based components with native bridging for machine learning fraud detection, implemented MVVM architecture and RxJava for robotic process automation, and enabled secure deep linking with third-party platforms like Hamilton Lane and Broadridge. Integrated ExoPlayer for media-rich content with battery optimization, automated unit/UI testing, managed CI/CD pipelines for Play Store releases, and collaborated in Agile sprints with cross-functional teams.

Mobile Banking & Finance App Development

•Engineered a feature-rich Android banking app to enable seamless digital transactions and user account management. Designed responsive UI with Material Design and Android Jetpack Components, integrated REST APIs via Retrofit and OkHttp for real-time transaction updates, and leveraged Coroutines for smooth asynchronous operations. Implemented push notifications, Firebase analytics, and secure local device onboarding flows. Executed unit and UI testing, optimized performance and battery usage, managed CI/CD pipelines with GitHub and Jenkins, and collaborated in Agile sprints with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable app delivery. Education

Master’s in Computer Science

University of Bridgeport

2022 – 2023 Bridgeport, USA

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Karunya University

2017 – 2021 Tamil Nadu, India

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