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Mobile Engineer

I develop Android-based products across mobile, connected devices, and shared code.

Android and iOS share a Kotlin Multiplatform core, connected through a Kotlin Spring Boot backend to AI providers.
GuideMePa: mobile and backend integration

Selected work

Banking, shared code, privacy, and connected hardware

ADIB Mobile Banking

Secure banking

I brought payment and KYC functionality to ADIB, migrated existing screens to Compose, and resolved production issues in the mobile banking application.

  • Kotlin
  • Java
  • Jetpack Compose
  • Mobile security
Inside the work

My responsibilities encompassed authentication, identity verification, crash analysis, memory investigation, device-specific debugging, code reviews and modularisation decisions, fixing build issues, and coordinating releases with product, QA, security, client teams.

ADIB Alpha Squad Top Squad 2024/2025
Shield Award - Best Achiever

GuideMePa

Cross-platform guidance

I created a Kotlin backend that connects images and questions to AI services, along with GuideMePa, which provides Android and iOS users with access to camera and chat guidance.

  • Kotlin Multiplatform
  • Android + iOS
  • Spring Boot
  • Coroutines
Inside the work

Kotlin Multiplatform facilitates the sharing of business logic through camera and chat flows. A Spring Boot service uses coroutines to link the app with pre-configured AI providers such as OpenAI, Grok, Gemini, and Ollama.

Future Notes

Offline by design

I created Future Notes, a Flutter app that allows users to access private notes and media without an account, cloud storage, or network. It uses AES-256 encryption to protect locally stored content.

  • Flutter
  • Dart
  • AES-256
  • Android + iOS
Inside the work

The device retains its content without the need for cloud storage or sign-in. The work involved Android and iOS builds, native integration, local data handling, and a user-friendly interface for organizing personal content.

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AeroYield

Connected agriculture

The integration of field sensors and aerial inspections into a single mobile workflow is made possible by the shared Kotlin core, which connects soil readings, drone telemetry, thermal imagery, and irrigation controls across Android and iOS.

  • Kotlin Multiplatform
  • IoT
  • UAV telemetry
  • Android + iOS
Inside the work

I combined drone telemetry and field-sensor data into a shared mobile core that can be used for aerial inspections and irrigation controls.

More projects, same care

Media, SDKs, digital assets, and developer tools

ETV WinStreaming

Converted legacy streaming modules into a reusable architecture, integrated live and on-demand playback, and validated releases through regression testing and post-release fixes.

Legacy refactoring reduced feature integration time by approximately 35%. Akamai, ExoPlayer, HLS/DRM, Firebase Analytics, and release validation.

LitPic SDKNative bridge

Integrated Java and Kotlin modules to enable media processing, bridge debugging, and release support for React Native, as well as camera and video capabilities.

Camera2, OpenGL, FFmpeg, MediaMuxer, ExoPlayer, and WebRTC.

Pampers Fit FinderCamera + consumer

I used GraphQL functionality, integrated camera scanning and image-processing flows with ML Kit, and provided support for unit, user interface (UI), and regression tests.

Product reach: 100,000+ active users. Kotlin, ML Kit, GraphQL, Kakao, Espresso, and Mockito.

Citibank IndiaSecure transactions

Focused on mobile hardening, transaction validation, encryption, biometrics, certificate pinning, and secure local storage.

AppDome Shield, SSL pinning, AES encryption, biometrics, and secure storage.

BlixNFT marketplace

I designed image-to-NFT creation and wallet-connected marketplace capabilities on Polygon, along with application monitoring and production releases.

Camera2, ML Kit, MVVM, Firebase, in-app purchases, and Polygon.

Web3 Solidity proof of conceptWallets

Built an Android proof of concept for wallet creation, connection, transfers, and Polygon NFT minting, verifying the communication between the app, wallet, network, & smart contract.

Android, Kotlin, Solidity, MetaMask, Polygon, and Infura.

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One Tap FileShareLocal networking

Customized local-network file transfers for Android phones and TV devices, with connection setup, transfer-state feedback, and navigation for both screen types.

FTP server/client, Android, Android TV, file handling, and local networking.

ADB ControllerDeveloper tools

Built a desktop ADB controller with integrated QR pairing, network auto-discovery, and connection monitoring for Windows, macOS, and Android operating systems.

Kotlin, Compose, ADB, QR pairing, network discovery, and desktop packaging.

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ValicitCrypto ticketing

I incorporated Ethereum wallets into the process of buying event tickets. The mobile flow handles transaction confirmation, status tracking, and backend ownership verification.

Ethereum, wallet integration, REST APIs, and transaction verification.

Inventory ScannerDevice SDK

Integrated Zebra barcode scanning with a local stock list. SQLite stored the scanned codes, and REST APIs provided product details when an item was selected.

Dhisplash IoT RemoteConnected devices

Integrated mobile controls to smart devices through AWS IoT integration, local discovery, and remote commands, with a focus on connection handling and background reliability.

AWS IoT SDK, ESP32, BLE, TCP/IP and UDP discovery, Gson, and Firebase Performance.

Howzit AI MessengerCommunication

I created an Android messenger that offers real-time chat, voice and video calls, local storage, and secure media management.

WebRTC, XMPP, WebSocket, Room, and offline synchronisation.

CrowdAI SaaSVoice workflows

Developed and maintained voice-campaign communication workflows and backend integration, with an emphasis on asynchronous processing and mobile reliability.

SIP/VoIP, backend services, and Android background processing.

Nuvo TaxiMobility

Created workflows for rider and driver booking, live tracking, fare calculation, and payments, using GraphQL APIs and real-time updates.

Google Pay, Paystack, Razorpay, Firebase, and location services.

Buy2RentalMarketplace

Built rental marketplace features and enhanced image-loading performance by caching and resource handling.

Image loading improved by approximately 40% using Glide.

Anan and eLegal ForumSocial + legal

Built features for social and legal forums, with a focus on data handling in offline mode and improved synchronisation for applications backed by Firebase.

Data sync latency reduced by approximately 30%.

OSS LibrariesReusable Android

Built reusable Android architecture modules, file-transfer utilities, and authentication helpers to simplify integration across projects.

Professional trajectory

Nine years across product teams and client delivery

Sep 2024 - Jun 2026

Synechron Technologies LLC

Dubai, UAE

Senior Mobile Developer

Work and delivery

Provided banking capabilities, migrated screens to Compose, investigated production issues, and aided developers in reviewing and making release decisions.

Project: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

Nov 2022 - Jan 2024

Robosoft Technologies

Bangalore, India

Lead Mobile Developer

Work and delivery

Managed Android delivery across streaming and NFT workflows, overhauled legacy modules, and coordinated release readiness with QA and product teams.

Projects: ETV Win OTT Streaming Platform and Blix NFT Marketplace

Sep 2020 - Sep 2022

OptiSol Business Solutions

Chennai, India

Android Developer

Work and delivery

During my tenure at OptiSol, I worked on mobile SDKs, camera and media features, native bridge creation, and application security measures.

Nov 2018 - Jul 2020

MithrAI Inc

Madurai, India

Android Developer

Work and delivery

Real-time media, local storage, and resilient background communication were integrated into Android products through communication and connected-device applications.

May 2018 - Oct 2018

SangVish Technology

Madurai, India

Android Developer

Work and delivery

Delivered both marketplace and ride-booking capabilities, including live tracking, payment integration, offline sync, and improved image loading.

Jul 2017 - Mar 2018

Cogzidel Technologies

Madurai, India

Android Developer

Work and delivery

Built social and legal forums powered by Firebase, facilitating releases, offline data handling, and improved synchronisation.

Engineering toolkit

Mobile platformsKotlin, Java, Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, KMP, Flutter

I have hands-on experience with Kotlin Multiplatform, Flutter, React Native integration, and iOS builds. Native Android is my primary platform.

Dart, React Native bridge, Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Android Studio, and Xcode.

ArchitectureMVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture, Coroutines, Flow, modularisation

I refactor established codebases, break down reusable business logic, and guide implementation choices through code reviews and technical discussions.

Hilt/Dagger, Room, SQLite, shared business logic, Kotlin Spring Boot, and code refactoring.

Secure integrationsREST, GraphQL, mobile security, real-time media, IoT

I integrate mobile experiences with banking services, real-time communication, AI providers, wallets, and connected hardware.

OAuth, SSL pinning, Android KeyStore, AES encryption, biometrics, AppDome, DexGuard, WebRTC, and Web3.

Production deliveryTesting, profiling, CI/CD, release management, AI-assisted coding

Using AI-assisted tools with code review, I follow features through testing, profiling, release validation, production investigation, hotfixes, and rollback support.

JUnit, Mockito, Espresso, Kakao, regression testing, Gradle, Bazel, Fastlane, GitHub CI, Play Console, feature flags, and trunk-based development.

Education and continued learning

Bachelor of Computer Science

Madurai Kamaraj University

2013 - 2016

Certifications

  • Compose Advanced Training
  • Kotlin Multiplatform Bootcamp
  • Advanced Android Bootcamp
  • Kotlin Essential Training
  • MongoDB Java Developer
  • MongoDB Data Modelling
  • Professional AI Coder Training Program
Earlier learning

Google Cloud Training Online: Material Components for Flutter Basics, Dart Functions Framework, Getting Started with Flutter Development.

Great Learning: Flutter for Beginners.