Vishwanath Upadhayay
Lead Android Developer
Seattle,WA
Summary
Experienced Android engineer with 11+ years of expertise in building high-performance, scalable mobile applications using Kotlin, Java, and Android SDK. Focused on clean architecture, intuitive and accessible UI/UX design with Jetpack Compose, and performance optimization. Recognized for leading Android teams, mentoring engineers, and consistently delivering reliable, user-centered features that uphold high quality standards and drive business growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Android Developer
Albertsons
09.2022 - Current
- Lead a 7-member Android team building marketplace and kiosk-ordering experiences for Safeway apps with over 5M daily users
- Architected scalable Android solutions for deli made-to-order and shop tab modules, boosting feature adoption by 20%
- Led development of kiosk ordering tablet app, boosting deli order sales by 50%
- Spearheaded ticketing and receipt system using Epson printers reducing customer wait time by 70%
- Partnered with PMs and designers to translate business goals into feature roadmaps with detailed tech estimations
- Integrated feature flags and A/B testing to support low-risk, data driven development in live environments.
- Championed Kotlin upgrades, unit test coverage, and led SDK modernization to enhance App performance
Senior Android Developer
Airtime Media Inc
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Built features for a media chat app enabling users to create and join topic-based rooms for real-time conversations
- Implemented avatar customization and media sharing capabilities, including photo, video, and live camera streaming
Senior Android Developer
Citibank
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed two lightweight app modules—Direct Deposit and Instant Credit Card—each under 500 KB, optimized for performance and scalability
- Implemented dynamic filtering, payer information handling, and real-time credit score evaluation for instant approval workflows
- Integrated Deep Linking to enable smooth navigation from Dashboard, Card Services, and Offers to the App module
Android Engineer II
Axxess Consult Inc
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Designed and launched Axxess Homecare & Hospice apps from the ground up
- Implemented OAuth2 login, biometric authentication, and Google Maps-powered visit workflows
- Built in-app update mechanisms and a real-time messaging platform between clinics and patients
- Enhanced Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) with map integration, signature capture, and PDF previews
Software Engineer
Samsung Electronics
07.2012 - 07.2015
- Implemented print preview, page layout, and interactive UI components for flagship mobile printing apps
- Optimized UI performance by 20% through multi-window support and push notification integration at UI framework layer
- Integrated REST APIs to deliver real-time updates for news, stocks, and sports with Briefing app
- Built location-aware travel discovery feature leveraging location services for destination suggestions
Education
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, United States 08.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
NIT Srinagar
Srinagar, India 05.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
Android
undefinedCertificate of Excellence
Awarded for major contributions in Mobile Print applications at Samsung Electronics
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Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancement401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCompany CulturePaid time offWork from home optionFlexible work hoursQuote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Limited Working
Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Hiking
Coding
International Politics
Geography
Timeline
Lead Android Developer
Albertsons
09.2022 - Current
Senior Android Developer
Airtime Media Inc
08.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Android Developer
Citibank
08.2020 - 08.2021
Android Engineer II
Axxess Consult Inc
03.2018 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Illinois Chicago
08.2015 - 12.2016
Software Engineer
Samsung Electronics
07.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
NIT Srinagar
05.2008 - 06.2012
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