Sahar Kheirkhah
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry. Specializing in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams. Proven ability to inspire and influence teams, creating an environment that motivates individuals to excel and pursue continuous improvement. Strong leadership and collaborative skills contributing to both personal and team success while driving innovation and positive change. Skilled in designing and implementing frameworks and solutions, leveraging creative, out-of-the-box thinking to achieve business goals and deliver impactful results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - Current
- Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Designed and implemented a fully automated shell script to fetch and download all necessary software, codebase, and frameworks, streamlining the setup process for Android developers and accelerating development readiness.
Lead Software Engineer
Wells Fargo
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Serving as a Lead Developer, ensuring application standards are upheld at the highest level.
- Integrated Android back-end services using RxJava, Retrofit, and Kotlin Coroutines for seamless data handling and performance optimization.
- Designed and developed applications using Android Studio IDE, leveraging advanced tools and features.
- Collaborated closely with back-end developers to align the mobile team's needs with overall system architecture.
- Utilized RxAndroid and Retrofit for efficient API calls, integrated with RxJava/RxAndroid for reactive programming.
- Facilitated Agile Scrum ceremonies, including requirement gathering, planning, and retrospectives, to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Played a key role in developing new screens using ConstraintLayout for responsive and efficient UI design.
- Created multiple custom views to enhance the user experience and meet specific project requirements.
- Developed new features in Kotlin, ensuring robust, modern, and scalable application functionality.
- Implemented Dagger2 for dependency injection, promoting clean architecture, separation of concerns, and testability.
- Conducted training and mentoring sessions for junior developers, fostering growth and team capability.
Senior Software Engineer
S & C Electric Co
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked as a Senior Android Developer, ensuring application standards were maintained at the highest level.
- Designed and developed applications using Android Studio IDE, delivering scalable and efficient solutions.
- Participated in requirement-gathering sessions with the product owner to align technical implementation with business needs.
- Wrote and executed unit tests using JUnit and Mockito to ensure robust and reliable code.
- Collaborated with the design team, usability specialists, and UX/UI experts to create a user-friendly, unified application experience.
- Consumed web services efficiently using Retrofit and GSON for seamless data integration.
- Implemented a caching mechanism using SQLite to optimize performance and offline functionality.
- Followed agile methodologies, using Jira to track stories, tasks, and progress.
- Conducted regular peer reviews to maintain code quality and promote knowledge sharing among team members.
- Worked closely with UI/UX, Testing, and Continuous Integration teams to ensure a high-quality, production-ready product.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering their growth and enhancing team capabilities.
Software Engineer and Project Manager
DealerClick LLC
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, deployment, and maintenance of new and existing features.
- Wrote complex SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data from databases using JDBC.
- Utilized Maven tools to optimize the build process, including the creation of .jar files.
- Leveraged GitHub for version control, ensuring seamless collaboration across shared source code among developers.
- Developed front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JSP for enhanced user experiences.
- Designed and implemented RESTful and SOAP-based web services to enable seamless integration and functionality.
- Improved application performance through multi-threading and robust exception handling mechanisms.
- Conducted research on emerging technologies, software packages, and hardware products for integration into new projects.
- Reviewed code, identified issues, and debugged errors to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with offshore teams to design, develop, deploy, and support applications, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Provided high-level customer support to remote clients via an E-ticketing system, successfully resolving and closing over five tickets daily.
Software Engineer
Technical University Of Darmstadt
04.2015 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with the quality assurance team to create scripts, design test cases, and establish automation protocols.
- Reviewed code and resolved over 10 errors daily, enhancing software performance and reliability.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot a variety of software issues using advanced debugging techniques and coding practices.
- Developed a distance measurement program utilized in autonomous target-tracking robots, improving precision and functionality.
- Tested troubleshooting methods, implemented innovative solutions, and documented resolutions for inclusion in the knowledge base, supporting the efficiency of the support team.
Software Engineer
Continental Engineering Services
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Collaborated closely with clients, including Porsche, Daimler, and BMW, to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions.
- Designed, developed, tested, debugged, and maintained software for ECU units in vehicles, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Rapidly prototyped new data processing capabilities to validate integration feasibility with existing systems.
- Partnered with cross-functional development teams to analyze and implement system solutions aligned with evolving client requirements.
- Developed programs to process binary data from ECUs, converting it into A2L files to enable access to variables and their corresponding addresses.
Education
Master of Science - Microelectronics And Embedded Systems
DARMSTADT UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
SADJAD UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Skills
- Technical Leadership
- Team Management & Mentorship
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving Mindset
- Adaptability & Change Management
Leadership & Management Skills
Technical Skills
- Programming Languages: Kotlin, Java, C
- AI Literate: Familiar with concepts of artificial intelligence, including machine learning, natural language processing, and AI-driven development tools
- API Development: RESTful Web Services, SOAP
- Database Programming: Microsoft SQL, RoomDB, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
- Testing and Debugging: Mockito, Mockk, JUnit, Espresso,
- Project documentation
- Microservices Architecture
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Passionate about holistic wellness, I practice professional hot bigram yoga to cultivate physical and mental balance As a singer and performer in a band, I channel my creativity and teamwork into music I also have a deep appreciation for fine arts, which fuels my artistic expression and aesthetic sensibility In addition, I take great pride in being a devoted dog mom, finding joy and companionship in caring for my furry friend
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - Current
Lead Software Engineer
Wells Fargo
07.2021 - 10.2023
Senior Software Engineer
S & C Electric Co
07.2020 - 06.2021
Software Engineer and Project Manager
DealerClick LLC
08.2018 - 10.2019
Software Engineer
Technical University Of Darmstadt
04.2015 - 07.2018
Software Engineer
Continental Engineering Services
10.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
SADJAD UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Master of Science - Microelectronics And Embedded Systems
DARMSTADT UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
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