ThankGod Richard
Surulere
Summary
Talented Software Engineer with over five years of experience in software and mobile development. I am an Expert in Java, Kotlin, HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Successfully developed an enterprise android application used by over 60,000 merchants across Africa.
Observation, inspiration, and determination are my foundation for success. Like your company, I aim to remain on the cutting edge of advancements; with these qualities, I can facilitate positive change and impact outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Android Developer (Remote)
LemFi
11.2022 - Current
- Improved app performance by optimizing code and implementing efficient algorithms.
- Enhanced user experience with intuitive UI design and seamless navigation features.
- Developed and maintained high-quality Android applications for diverse industries, resulting in increased client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion and delivery within deadlines.
- Integrated APIs for seamless communication between mobile apps and backend systems, improving overall functionality.
- Conducted thorough testing to identify and fix bugs, ensuring optimal application performance.
- Mentored junior developers, providing guidance on best practices and effective problem-solving techniques.
- Implemented Agile methodologies to streamline the development process, resulting in faster time-to-market for products.
- Debugged complex issues under tight deadlines, ensuring minimal disruption of app functionality for users.
- Expanded app reach by localizing content for international markets, attracting a broader user base.
Senior Android Developer (Remote - Contract)
ZenBusiness
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Improved app performance by optimizing code and implementing efficient algorithms.
- Enhanced user experience with intuitive UI design and seamless navigation features.
- Developed and maintained high-quality Android applications for diverse industries, resulting in increased client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion and delivery within deadlines.
Senior Software Engineer( Remote Contract)
Andela
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Trained and mentored junior developers and engineers, teaching skills in software engineering and SDLC and working to improve overall team performance.
- Worked with development teams to correct problems and run test scenarios.
- Demonstrated experience and good hands-on programming experience in Java. Kotlin, and Javascript.
- Built, tested and deployed scalable, highly available and modular software products.
- Supported defect triage by checking requirements adherence and defect identification causing potential impact.
- Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
- Wrote clean, clear and well-tested code for various projects such as ZenBusiness Android App.
Senior Android Engineer
Richtek Integrated Services
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Devised documentation for each app, detailing operation aspects, functions, capabilities, and features.
- Performed troubleshooting to identify root causes of issues under time constraints.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Utilized comprehensive knowledge of the mobile landscape, emerging technologies, and innovations to remain on the edge of the Android market.
- Led a highly effective team of 6 developers in mobile app creation cycle for the Financial technology (FINTECH) market.
- Created architecture diagrams based on business requirements and flow charts to design solutions for mobile Android applications.
- Provided dedicated support and timely issue resolution to clients following successful app launch.
- Worked closely with product managers and UI or UX specialists to create stable code with core Android technologies.
- Used RESTful API design to create and document client-server protocol and implemented client-side of documented protocol.
Mobile Developer
Rhics Technology
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Discussing client's requirements and proposed solutions with colleagues.
- Developing application programming interfaces (APIs) to support mobile functionality.
- Keeping up to date with terminology, concepts, and best practices, Using and adapting existing web applications for apps.
- Working closely with colleagues to constantly innovate app functionality and design.
- Tracked post-deployment bug reports to recognize and resolve trends among user-reported faults and complaints.
- Documented design patterns for later use as templates in subsequent patches and iterative app development cycles.
- Resolved app defects by reviewing bug reports and tracking repeatable malfunctions within software titles.
- Cultivated app template libraries to streamline application production during commissioned engineering projects.
Android Developer
Shixels Studios Ltd.
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code.
- Design, build and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable Java code.
- Ensure best possible performance, quality, and responsive application.
- Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.
- Designed user interfaces that engaged multiple senses and produced immersive experiences.
- Devised documentation for each app, detailing operation aspects, functions, capabilities, and features.
- Applied various techniques to locate bugs and errors in applications.
- Published 2 Android apps from inception to deployment, supervising all phases.
Mobile Developer
Inyang Otu Foundation
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Developing application programming interfaces (APIs) to support mobile functionality.
- Keeping up to date with terminology, concepts, and best practices for coding mobile apps.
- Using and adapting existing web applications for apps.
- Working closely with colleagues to constantly innovate app functionality and design.
- Designed highly useful application experiences that used gyroscopes, accelerometers, and other sensors within Android OS.
- Employed third-party APIs to facilitate seamless access to external, in-app cloud data.
- Tested applications prior to final review to verify efficient issue resolution.
- Increase work deliverables by 30% after introducing my team to agile methodology.
Education
Diploma - Software Engineering
NIIT
Abuja Nigeria08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria07.2014
High School Diploma -
Jato School
Yenagoa, Nigeria07.2008
Skills
- Android development
- Kotlin
- Clean Architecture
- Scrum Methodology
- System Designs
- Dependency Injection
- Object-oriented programming
- Application documentation
- Technical Writing
- Java
- JavaScript
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Software Testing and Validation
- RDMS Development and SQL
- Continuous Integration Systems
- Usage Scenarios
Accomplishments
- Successfully created and published Payvice on Playstore, which has over 10k+ of downloads as of 10th July, 2021.
- Mentored newly hired software developers and resolved issues quickly, which resulted in a higher than average satisfaction rating for the department.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
- Successfully created an android POS app for United bank of Africa that allow merchants to accept card payment.
Certification
- Certified Android Associate, Google 2018
- Certified Javascript Expert, Microverse 2020
Timeline
Senior Android Developer (Remote)
LemFi
11.2022 - Current
Senior Android Developer (Remote - Contract)
ZenBusiness
05.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Software Engineer( Remote Contract)
Andela
10.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Android Engineer
Richtek Integrated Services
05.2018 - 09.2021
Mobile Developer
Rhics Technology
11.2017 - 04.2018
Mobile Developer
Inyang Otu Foundation
03.2017 - 11.2017
Android Developer
Shixels Studios Ltd.
02.2017 - 02.2018
Diploma - Software Engineering
NIIT
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Abuja
High School Diploma -
Jato School
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