ANKITKUMAR PATEL
Meriden,CT
Summary
Over 11 years of experience as a solution architect and software developer, I possess expertise in developing innovative software applications. My skills include full-lifecycle application development, design, and deployment across iOS, Android, and Windows platforms. I prioritize corporate-wide security and ensure compliance with all enterprise systems and data. Collaborating with customers, stakeholders, enterprise architects, and the development team, I define high-level solutions and specify the components and interactions of end-to-end integrated architecture. Additionally, I supervise a team responsible for delivering software application-related work in areas such as Agile, Application Design and Programming, Business Support, Database, Systems Architecture and Engineering, Systems Technical Support, and Technology Security. Excellent communication skills and extensive experience working with clients and partners
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead-Cybersecurity/ Solution Architect
AT&T, Services Inc.
11.2017 - Current
- As the Lead Mobile Architect responsible for the solution related to Identity and Access Management(IAM) for Consumer and First-Net Apps, developed by AT&T.
- Design mobile application for iOS and android platforms
- Defined technical requirements and architectural guidelines for mobile app projects
- Lead the design and development of mobile applications for various clients.
- Developed and maintained application architecture and design for mobile applications..
- Depth of experience in mobile development, a passion for technology, and a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, impactful applications.
- Implemented best practices for mobile app development, including code quality standards, performance optimization, and security measures.
- Conducted code reviews and provided mentorship to development teams to ensure adherence to architectural standards.
- Experienced in designing and developing mobile SDK and integrating mobile apps with web services and external APIs
- Collaborative closely with the design and development teams to prototype new ideas, refine existing concepts and bring innovative solutions to life
- Manages a team that provides IT system solutions and performs functions involved in the development and integrity of new applications or systems or the support and maintenance of existing applications or systems
- Identify interfaces and collaborations between them, define higher-level functional Nonfunctional Requirements (NFRs)
- Oversee the product lifecycle from initial concept through to successful delivery, ensuring objectives are met within timelines and budget constraints
- Support innovation, strategic planning, technical proof of concepts, testing, lab work, and various other technical program management related tasks associated with the cyber security programs
- Produce ideation, testing, proof of concept, and support for various mobile related projects
- Assess complex security issues and the development and engineering activities to help mitigate risk
- Analyze various hardware and software solutions recommending purchases and identifying modifications to fit AT&T's cyber security needs and that of our managed services teams
- Develop policies and procedures to minimize network intrusion, malware events and vulnerability issues for internal and external customers
- Apply measures to block malicious code and applications
- Implement forward looking research, planning, and strategy to strengthen our stance against future cyber security threats and enhance our mitigation techniques and technology solutions
- Developed comprehensive documentation for solution design specifications, ensuring clear communication between stakeholders at all stages of project lifecycle.
- Coordinates software development lifecycle process this includes maintain AT&T security standards and applying Federally mandated (NIST) security standards to all solutions and ensuring they are implemented per design
Senior Mobile Application Developer
United Airlines
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Developed the iOS/android applications using MVC framework, Java, Swift and Objective C
- Developed UI Interface as per requirements
- Worked on Unit Testing using Quick/Nimble framework
- Used Cocoa Touch framework with Swift and Objective C to implement UI View Controllers, UI Views, and UI Buttons through UI Tab Bar, UI Navigation Controller, UI Table View and Storyboards
- Worked with dependencies using Cocoa Pods for necessary 3rd party libraries
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing critical bug reports promptly and effectively.
- Map View implementation using the MapKit and Core Location Frameworks
- Web Services consumption on the iPhone to communicate with the MediaWiki API using the NSURLRequest and NSURLConnection objects
- Data scrolling is achieved using UIScrollPane and UITextView
- Implemented Core Data for persistent storage of user data
- Worked with Swift 2.0
- Lead the technical analysis and evaluation of new technologies, vendors, products, and product enhancements with a strong point of view on end-user functionality and an eye for highly usable user interface design
- Followed a work data flow principle for design and development
- Responsible for defining technical evaluation criteria for product and technology selection and determining technical approaches to ensure all architectural solutions result in coherent systems design
- Pre-fetching data for different views for smooth screen transition
- Worked with Backend team to display the correct data format in devices
- Used RESTful API (commonly JSON) to communicate with the server
- Web Services consumption on the iPhone and iPad to communicate with the MediaWiki API using the NSURLRequest and NSURLConnection objects XML Response parsing using the NSXMLParser and NSXMLParserDelegate
- JSON Response parsing using the SBJSON Framework
- Parsed JSON objects obtained from the server side and show contents on the app
- Used GIT and SVN as remote repository and conducted branch merging through pull requests
- Responsible for Crash fixes and monitoring on production App
- Interacted with QA on deliverables on every iteration and customer feedback implementation
- Participated in daily Scrums and monthly Sprint planning
- This application was designed and implemented using iPhone SDK, XCode, interface builder, Swift, objective C and instruments
- Environment: iOS 8.0/9.0, Swift 2.0, Objective C, Cocoa, XCode, iPad, iPhone, Interface Builder
- Libraries used were Foundation Framework, MapKit, XML parsing, JSON parsing, and UIKit Framework
- Enhanced user experience by designing and implementing intuitive mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
- Developed robust security measures for mobile applications, safeguarding user data from potential threats.
- Streamlined app development process by collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and engineers.
- Adapted existing software frameworks to create customized solutions for unique client requirements.
- Optimized app performance by employing efficient coding techniques, resulting in faster load times and smoother user interactions.
- Provided technical support to clients during post-launch phases, ensuring smooth adoption of new apps into their workflow processes.
- Implemented analytics tools within mobile applications to gather valuable user insights, driving informed decision-making on feature updates and enhancements.
- Mentored junior developers in best practices for mobile application development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
Web Application Developer
Vadodara Municipal Corporation
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Design and build applications for the iOS/Android platforms.
- Communication with the server was approach using NSURLSession with HTTPS requests and JSON parsing
- Developed applications using different design properties of UIButtons, UIViews, UITableViews and UITabBars, Popover Views, TabBars to improve its look and feel.
- Designed, implemented and monitored web pages, plugins and functionality for continuous improvement.
- Applied emerging technologies to update and maintain site applicability.
- Multi-tasked across multiple functions and roles to meet deadlines and organizational expectations.
- Used RESTful API (commonly JSON) to communicate with the server.
- Web Services consumption on the iPhone and iPad to communicate with the MediaWiki API using the NSURLRequest and NSURLConnection objects
- XML Response parsing using the NSXMLParser and NSXMLParserDelegate.
- JSON Response parsing using the SBJSON Framework. Parsed JSON objects obtained from the server side and show contents on the app.
- Interacted with QA on deliverables on every iteration and customer feedback implementation.
- This application was designed and implemented using iPhone SDK, XCode, interface builder, Swift, objective C and instruments.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Shri Sad Vidya Mandal Institute of Technology (SVMIT)
Bharuch, India05.2011
Skills
- React native
- Objective-C
- Kotlin
- Swift
- Java
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
- Authorization
- Authentication
- Accounting
- OpenID
- OAuth
- SAML
- AppAuth
- Quick/ Nimble
- Tealeaf
- New Relic
- ReactiveCocoa
- UIKit
- Web Kit
- Oracle
- MySQL
- SQL Server
- XCode 15
- Eclipse
- Android Studio40
- MS Windows
- Mac OS
- Unix
- Security Vulnerability Assessment
- Safe-Agile 50
- UML
- Waterfall
- Agile/Scrum
- TDD
- C
- C
Timeline
Lead-Cybersecurity/ Solution Architect
AT&T, Services Inc.
11.2017 - Current
Senior Mobile Application Developer
United Airlines
06.2015 - 11.2017
Web Application Developer
Vadodara Municipal Corporation
06.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Shri Sad Vidya Mandal Institute of Technology (SVMIT)