About
A dedicated and experienced Android Developer + iOS Developer with a proven track record of creating successful applications. I bring to the table significant accomplishments, having achieved over 630,000 downloads and robust revenue on the Play Store since the beginning of 2020. Recently, I have expanded my skills to include iOS development, where I am actively learning and applying new knowledge to become proficient in this area as well.
My comprehensive expertise covers the full mobile application development lifecycle, from the initial planning and research stages, through to development, successful launch, and post-launch maintenance.
I possess an in-depth understanding of marketing strategies within the app development space. I am experienced with App Store Optimization, A/B testing, user needs analysis, ad integration, in-app purchases, and effective monetization strategies.
Skills

๐Ÿค– ChatGPT - 4

๐Ÿช› Kotlin 4 years

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Java 5 years

๐ŸŽจ Jetpack Compose

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ XML

โœจ Clean arhitecture (Use Cases/SOLID)

๐Ÿงพ MVVM (Model-View-Viewmodel)

๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ Dagger Hilt (Dependency Injection)

๐Ÿ“ฅ Room (database)

๐ŸŒ RetroFit & OkHTTP3

๐Ÿ”€ Kotlin Coroutines & Flows

๐Ÿ“Ÿ Root/su Features

๐Ÿ”— View Binding

๐Ÿงท Data Binding

๐Ÿ”ฐ Code Versioning

๐Ÿชฒ Debugging/Leak Canary

๐Ÿงฎ Dependency Management (buildSrc + Kotlin DSL)

๐Ÿ“ Multi-Module

โš™๏ธ Services

๐Ÿ“Š Optimizing (Shrink Resources, Minify, R8, etc)

๐ŸŽ Ads & In-App Purchases

Experience

Android Developer

SmartDiesel/DKVย kopilot.ro

Mayย 2022 to Present โ‹… Bucharest, Romania

As the sole Android developer, led the complete overhaul of the "Kopilot" application, handling all aspects from design, coding, testing, debugging, to deployment. Undertook this project single-handedly and successfully transformed it using native Kotlin, significantly enhancing user experience and efficiency. Leveraged advanced techniques such as MVVM, Kotlin Coroutines, Flows, and Dagger Hilt for a complete redevelopment, driving the application's robustness and scalability. Successfully reduced app crashes by 80-90% by optimizing code and introducing rigorous testing procedures, resulting in a dramatic improvement in app performance and reliability. Integrated the Here Maps SDK to facilitate superior truck navigation features, effectively meeting user needs and increasing overall satisfaction. Utilized modern libraries like Coil for image loading, Room for local data persistence, and Retrofit for network interaction, contributing to the app's high-performance and smooth user experience. Set up AppMetrica for user metrics and analytics, generating valuable insights that drove continuous app improvements and informed strategic decision-making. These enhancements led to a significant increase in client acquisition rates, boosting the figures by 35-50%. Continually updated knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and best practices, driving ongoing innovation and maintaining high standards in the app development process. Provided guidance and mentorship to a novice colleague entering the mobile development field. Offered assistance in learning best practices, familiarizing with tools and libraries, and understanding complex concepts, contributing to their professional growth and development in mobile application technology.

Self-Published Indie Developer - Google Play Store

TheViciousGames/aBetterAndroid/Controversialzย play.google.com

Octย 2019 to Present

Over three years as an Indie Developer, I've transformed my passion for innovation into a thriving presence on the Google Play Store. My apps, inspired by user interests and needs, have achieved over 700,000 downloads and thousands of positive reviews, testifying to the quality of my work. In this journey, I've sharpened key skills, including: Creativity and Problem-Solving: By designing and implementing app features that resonate with users. Project Management: By managing all stages of the app development cycle, ensuring the timely delivery of quality products. UI/UX Design: By developing user-friendly interfaces that enhance customer experiences and promote user retention. Data Analytics: By employing analytics tools to optimize app features and performance based on user engagement and feedback. Marketing and User Acquisition: By using strategic marketing and App Store Optimization to boost visibility and downloads. Feedback Management and Customer Service: By proactively handling user reviews, queries, and feedback to improve user satisfaction. This experience has not only broadened my technical skills but also fostered an entrepreneurial mindset, a cornerstone of my approach to digital innovation.

Languages

Englishย โ‹…ย Fluent

Romanianย โ‹…ย Native

Education

West University of Timisoaraย info.uvt.ro

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Sepย 2018 to Julย 2021

Gained a solid understanding of computer science principles and acquired the ability to apply them across various domains. This provided a foundation for easy integration into the IT industry and further professional development through Master's programs. Developed a deep understanding of theoretical and practical knowledge, including software analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance, as well as complex systems modeling, evaluation, and interpretation. Acquired skills in problem analysis and the construction of abstract, formal, and computational models, utilizing theoretical computer science concepts. Comprehended the structure and operation of computing systems and mastered data storage, organization, and processing. Harnessed practical skills such as specific programming languages, software verification and testing, project planning, and implementation. Developed expertise in system configuration and integration, software architecture design, network administration, and data security strategies. Acquired proficiency in technical documentation and consulting in the field.

Liceul Tehnologic "Matei Corvin" Timisoaraย facebook.com

Junior College, Computer Science

Octย 2019 to Junย 2021

Junior College/ Post-High School Education, Computer Science Graduated with a comprehensive understanding of broad computer science principles, demonstrating proficiency in a diverse set of skills and concepts. Gained specialized expertise in mobile development, focusing on the design, development, and deployment of applications for Android and iOS platforms. Built a strong foundational knowledge of operating systems, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles. Cultivated technical aptitude and problem-solving abilities, with a strong emphasis on translating complex business requirements into effective digital solutions. Applied practical learning through numerous hands-on projects, showcasing the ability to drive projects from conception to completion.

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Open Source Activity

Public Repos: 32
Pull Requests: 72
Contributed Repos: 7
Starred Repos: 117
Watched Repos: 33
Organizations: 0
Public Gists: 0