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Vidya V

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Android Lead with over 13 years of experience in spearheading the development of cutting-edge mobile applications. Proficient in Java , Kotlin and RESTful webservices with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams to deliver scalable and innovative solutions. Adept at driving project success through effective communication, strategic planning, and technical expertise.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Android Developer/Technical Lead

Foot Locker
New York, New York
11.2024 - Current

Foot Locker - Java, Kotlin, REST web services, REST Assured, and Android.

Team Size: 2

  • Development of features and modules.
  • Fixing Crashlytics issues and Splunk logging issues.
  • Designed and developed RESTful APIs, ensuring robustness. Functionality and seamless integration with other systems. Utilized Rest Assured for comprehensive testing, validating endpoints, and ensuring API reliability.
  • Integrated these frameworks with CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing and deployment.
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams. Maintained comprehensive documentation of best practices and results.
  • Implemented robust error handling and debugging mechanisms to identify and resolve issues quickly.
  • Actively participated in code reviews and contributed to the continuous improvement of development-testing processes and methodologies.

Lead Android Developer/Technical Lead

MACY'S TECH
Atlanta, Georgia
03.2023 - 11.2024

DassLibrary - Java,Kotlin and Android
Team Size : 4

  • Development of features, modules of DassLibrary
  • Logging the details of device and software to Splunk
  • Fixing Crashlytics Issues and Splunk Logging issues
  • Led a team of developers in the design, development, and maintenance of complex Android applications,
    ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural guidelines.
  • Collaborated closely with product owners and stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and timelines,resulting in successful product launches.
  • Championed the adoption of Kotlin within the team, leading training sessions and code reviews to ensure a
    smooth transition and improve developer productivity.
  • Mentored and coached team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Taken responsibilities of explaining the code of our team before releases in code review meetings
    Played and important role in validation of all feature branches , release branches on Prod and UAT environment.
  • Played a big role in signing of the features of our team for the release.
  • Daily leading the Scrum meetings with user stories review and organization.
  • Supporting offshore team on-time irrespective of time-zones.
  • Involved in integration of DassLibrary into different applications.
  • Spearheaded the development of flagship Android applications, overseeing the entire software development
    lifecycle from concept to delivery.
  • Introduced architectural improvements and design patterns to enhance code maintainability, scalability, and
    performance.
  • Implemented robust testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and UI tests, to ensure software
    quality and reliability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize features, resolve technical challenges, and meet project
    milestones.
  • Acted as a technical mentor, providing guidance and support to junior developers, and conducting code reviews to maintain code quality standards.

Senior Research Engineer

LG Soft India Private Limited
Bangalore, India
01.2015 - 12.2022

LG Smart TV OTT Application Database management - JAVA

Team Size : 19

  • Lead the team technically
  • Content Providers(Cps or OTT clients) data validation
  • CP's data parsing and storing to SQL database
  • Query Implementation
  • Validation on the data
  • Code review team member
  • Agile master
  • Panel member of recruitment
  • Team handling

LG Smart TV OT T(Over-The-Top) Applications review-automation & releases - Python

Team Size : 12

  • Lead the team
  • Content Providers(Cps or OTT clients) requirement analysis
  • CP's app verification with automation
  • Validated OTT apps by LG's Process
  • Active communication with Clients
  • OTT app releases
  • Agile master
  • Team handling

LGSOS application & LGHealth application - Java, Android

Team Size : 2

  • Owner of applications
  • Design, development , implementation of features(Auto answering, voice recording, emergency message sending and more)
  • GUI implementation
  • Integration of developed source in GIT repository
  • Repository maintenance
  • Developer testing, test case preparation
  • Code review, boards review
  • APK creation, signing & delivery to the models to release to the market
  • Analysis & bug fixing

Rich Communication Systems - Java, Android

Team Size : 4

  • Developed file transfer, audio recording features through messaging
  • Shared sketch on location through RCS call establishments
  • SQLite Database creation & query handling
  • Porting of Eclipse project to Android Studio gradle build project with required gradle changes.
  • Aware of IMS server setups and client setups
  • Bug fixing & integration to GIT repository

E-mail Mailbox - Java, Android

Team Size : 3

  • Developed mail list, mail view, mail detailed view, options menu, signed-encrypted, calendar meeting events UI
  • Integration of E-mail mailbox to models

EMBMS - Java, Android

Team Size : 3

  • Application User Interface Design
  • Service download and play implementation
  • Multi-Screen Implementation
  • Interaction with framework layer APIs [with Media Player] to play services.
  • Integration of developed source in GIT repository.
  • Build and bug fixing.

OS Porting - Java, Android

Team Size : 8

  • Porting of android features into different models based on different android OS versions
  • Upgrade of models on OS basis.
  • Adaptation of implementation changes to models based on OS versions

Senior Software Engineer

LG CNS India Private Limited
Bangalore, India
03.2011 - 12.2014

LG Set-top box - Java, Android

Team Size : 3

  • Design, development, implementation of all features
  • GUI implementation
  • Developer Testing, test case preparation
  • Permalink, patch delivery
  • Code review
  • Analysis, bug fixing

Models Handling - Java, Android

Team Size : 5

  • Customization for android models from Gingerbread to Marshmallow OS
  • Country adaptation
  • Build
  • Integration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunication And Electronics Engineering

Kalpataru Institute Of Technology [VTU]
Tiptur
03.2010

12th Std. - Science

Shri Vidya Peeta
Tiptur
03.2006

10th Std. -

Govt. Girls Junior College
Tiptur
03.2004

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Java, Kotlin
  • Web Services: REST webservices, Rest Assured, Postman
  • Development Tools: Android Studio, IntelliJ IDEA
  • Android Frameworks: Android SDK, Android Jetpack
  • UI/UX: XML, Constraint Layout, Material Design
  • Networking: Retrofit
  • Database: SQLite, Room, Mongo DB
  • Dependency Injection: Dagger 2, Hilt
  • Testing: JUnit, Espresso, Mockito
  • Version Control: Git, SVN
  • Design Patterns: MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture
  • CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab
  • Other: Firebase, Google Play Services

Accomplishments

    Idea selected for Company Patent Registration – Customized Save in Gallery Application


    Four Ideas got awarded in “Open Idea” Innovation Contest
    • Speed dial with character from A - Z
    • Event based save in Calendar app
    • Customized save in Gallery application
    • Customized save of images based on resolution

Affiliations

  • Active Code Review committee member in application domain
  • Active member in interview panel to recruit members based on project need

Additional Information

  • Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills
  • Team player and rapid learner with the aptitude to work in fast-paced surroundings
  • Ability to prioritize and run multiple tasks simultaneously

Certification

  • Java Training - [2011] from Q Spiders Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Timeline

Lead Android Developer/Technical Lead

Foot Locker
11.2024 - Current

Lead Android Developer/Technical Lead

MACY'S TECH
03.2023 - 11.2024

Senior Research Engineer

LG Soft India Private Limited
01.2015 - 12.2022

Senior Software Engineer

LG CNS India Private Limited
03.2011 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunication And Electronics Engineering

Kalpataru Institute Of Technology [VTU]

12th Std. - Science

Shri Vidya Peeta

10th Std. -

Govt. Girls Junior College
Vidya V