Kunal Shah

Associate Consultant

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India15 yrs 5 mos experience

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Key Highlights

13+ years of experience in mobile applications development.
Expert in Kotlin and Android architecture.
Proven track record with major clients like United Airlines and Macy's.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mobile Applications Architect specializing in Retail and Aviation sectors.

Contact

kunal5185@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Android Applications DevelopmentKotlinIotInformation Security

Other Skills

AccessibilityAgile MethodologiesAnalyticsAnanlyticsAndroidAndroid Architecture ComponentsAndroid FrameworkAndroid PlatformAndroid SDKAndroid StudioApp performanceAutomotive InfotainmentBLE Wi-Fi Cloud communicationBitbucketBitrise

About

• Highly experienced and results-driven Mobile Applications Team Lead / Architect with 13+ years of experience, specializing in Android Applications Development. • Expert in designing and building high-performance, scalable applications and frameworks leveraging 5+ years of Kotlin, 3+ years of Compose and 8+ years of Core Java experience. • Proven ability to optimize performance through CPU/Memory profiling and address complex issues like memory leaks and recompose counts using Android Studio Profiler and Layout Inspector Tools. • Ensuring code quality through UI Automation testing, Unit Testing and Code Coverage. • Skilled with Analytics Integration, Accessibility Standards and Continuous Integration & Continuous Development - CI/CD pipelines. • Extensive experience and proven ability to deliver solutions across diverse domains including Retail, Aviation, Healthcare, EMM and Automotive Infotainment. • Adept in Agile and Scrum methodologies, with a track record of leading teams and delivering successful solutions for clients like Safeway, Macy's, United Airlines, LG, Samsung, Qualcomm, Harman, Mahindra & Mahindra. • Recognized for strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Experience

Tata consultancy services

Associate Consultant

Apr 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led the design and development of high-performance Android applications in Retail domain for major USA retail chains, including Macy's, Safeway/Albertsons, and BBB.
Designed and developed scalable, maintainable Android solutions in Kotlin using MVVM and CLEAN
architectures, leveraging Android Jetpack Compose.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate complex business requirements into
technically feasible solutions, driving on-time delivery.
Championed and enforced software development best practices, including SOLID principles,
comprehensive unit testing, code coverage, accessibility standards, and analytics integration.
Optimised application performance and mitigated memory leaks by utilising Android Studio Memory
Profiler and Re-composition Count Tools.

ComposeKotlinApp performancememory leaksrecompose count layout inspectorAccessibility+10

Dxc technology

Sr. Professional Application Designer

Aug 2019 – Apr 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Designed and developed Android application features for the Aviation Sector, specifically for client
United Airlines, a leading U.S. Airline.
Contributed in the migration of multiple modules within the United Airlines Android application from
Java to Kotlin, resulting in enhanced application performance and maintainability.
Implemented code optimization techniques to improve application efficiency, contributing to
successful releases on the Google Play Store.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of upgraded application modules.
Utilised Android development best practices, including MVVM architecture, leveraging Kotlin to deliver high-quality solutions.

Android StudioKotlinGitAndroidAgile MethodologiesAndroid Applications Development

Philips

Technical Specialist

Oct 2016 – Jul 2019 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Developed and maintained Android libraries and frameworks for Philips Healthcare, focusing on IoT connectivity and user interface design.
Engineered the Philips Connectivity Solution, an Android library enabling applications to control and monitor Philips IoT appliances (Air Purifiers, Vacuum Cleaners, Lamps, Personal Care Appliances like Smart Shaver, Kitchen Appliances like Blender, Cooker) via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Designed and implemented the Philips Design Language System, a custom Android UI/UX widget library built on the Android native framework and Material Design, ensuring consistent application design across Philips Healthcare products.
Contributed to the Philips Consumer Care application, providing customer support and product information for Philips IoT devices, including service centre location and feedback features.
Utilized Android SDK, Kotlin, Java, BLE, Wi-Fi, and Material Design principles to develop high-performance and maintainable libraries and applications.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design solutions, and ensure successful deployment of Android libraries and applications.

Bluetooth Low EnergyBLE Wi-Fi Cloud communicationGoogle Material DesignAndroid StudioGitAgile Methodologies+2

Dell

Sr. Software Analyst

Jan 2014 – Oct 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bangalore

Developed and maintained the Dell Mobile Workspace (DMW) Android application, an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution focused on secure mobile productivity.
Engineered secure mobile access to corporate data and applications, ensuring employee privacy and a seamless user experience.
Implemented industry-standard security encryption techniques to protect data transmitted to and from the DMW application and data residing within the application.
Designed and developed features enabling secure access to corporate email, calendar, contacts, intranet, and documents for mobile employees, both online and offline.
Utilised Android SDK, Java, and security best practices to develop a robust and secure EMM solution.

Data Encryption Standard (DES)Information SecurityAndroid StudioCore JavaGitAgile Methodologies+1

Tech mahindra (formerly mahindra satyam)

Software Engineer

Dec 2011 – Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Developed and implemented the CogniPal automotive infotainment application, utilizing Android and Java technologies.
Engineered driver behaviour recognition functionality based on driving metrics, including lateral movement, hard braking, gear level, and acceleration rate.
Designed and implemented algorithms to categorize driver behaviour into profiles such as Gentle, Normal, Restless, Aggressive, and Dangerous.
Developed analytics capabilities to enable insurance companies to investigate accident claims based on driver behaviour data.
Utilized Android SDK, Java, and automotive infotainment development best practices to build a robust and reliable application.

Lti - larsen & toubro infotech

Software Engineer

Sep 2010 – Nov 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Performed Android application porting from Android 1.6 (Donut) to Android 2.2 (Froyo) and Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) for major clients, including LG and Samsung.
Analysed and resolved application compatibility issues and bugs during the Android porting process.
Ensured successful migration of applications to newer Android platforms, maintaining functionality and performance.
Utilized Android SDK and debugging tools to identify and fix code discrepancies and platform-specific issues.