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Lead Android Developer
Eran Boudjnah
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London, United Kingdom
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A boutique tech lead and mobile developer with over 20 years of commercial experience and a burning passion for designing, building and releasing creative software solutions. Has a long, proven experience of hitting the ground running even in the face of new technologies, under pressure and under extremely tight deadlines. A great team player who's experienced with building teams, managing teams, working as part of teams, working with studios, agencies, C-level management, different departments, clients and other stakeholders.
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2019 - 2020
freelance
Android Chapter Lead (Contractor)
HSBC.
Working on HSBC Kinetic, a greenfield digital banking app for business clients of HSBC, led and mentored a team of 5 offshore Android developers and 2 offshore QAs. Helped define and polish
robust agile ways of working (using Jira). Implemented a clean architecture Android framework
(Kotlin, Coroutines, Dagger, multi-module). Laid out the unit testing and code quality strategy
(SOLID, DRY, clean code, JUnit4, Mockito, ktlint). Developed multiple animation rich components
with extensive accessibility support (custom views, ValueAnimator, OpenGL). Worked closely with designers, the product owner and the product director.
robust agile ways of working (using Jira). Implemented a clean architecture Android framework
(Kotlin, Coroutines, Dagger, multi-module). Laid out the unit testing and code quality strategy
(SOLID, DRY, clean code, JUnit4, Mockito, ktlint). Developed multiple animation rich components
with extensive accessibility support (custom views, ValueAnimator, OpenGL). Worked closely with designers, the product owner and the product director.
Offshore, Framework, Accessibility, OpenGL, App, SOLID, Testing, Support, Animation, Banking, Architecture, Kotlin, Product owner, Agile, Jira, Android
2019 - 2019
freelance
Lead Android Developer (Contractor)
Karmarama.
Joined a small team of two Android developers to carry an MVP into maturity for EDF. My
responsibilities included helping improve the ways of working, mentoring a permanent senior Android
Developer into a lead role and improving the Android team identity, as well as auditing the existing
app, facilitating best practice improvements, reducing the crash rate and implementing new features.
This was a Kotlin and RxJava centric role, applying clean code, MVVM and clean architecture
principles with PCI compliance requirements. Worked with Jira, Bitbucket and Bitrise.
responsibilities included helping improve the ways of working, mentoring a permanent senior Android
Developer into a lead role and improving the Android team identity, as well as auditing the existing
app, facilitating best practice improvements, reducing the crash rate and implementing new features.
This was a Kotlin and RxJava centric role, applying clean code, MVVM and clean architecture
principles with PCI compliance requirements. Worked with Jira, Bitbucket and Bitrise.
Android, Jira, Mentoring, Kotlin, Architecture, Compliance, Developer, MVVM, App
2018 - 2019
freelance
Lead Android Developer (Contractor)
Cohaesus.
As a hands-on Android Team Lead, led a team of 5 mid/senior Android developers delivering a
loyalty app for a real-estate and retail conglomerate. Gathered requirements and specs,
communicated with the client and third parties, mitigated risk (designed to stubs), defined ways of working, code style and testing strategies, designed and implemented the architecture (Clean Architecture), and used the latest and greatest technologies (Kotlin with Coroutines, Android Architecture Components) as well as well-established libraries (Dagger 2, Mockito, Espresso)
alongside multiple 3rd party SDKs and REST APIs, while ensuring PCI compliance.
loyalty app for a real-estate and retail conglomerate. Gathered requirements and specs,
communicated with the client and third parties, mitigated risk (designed to stubs), defined ways of working, code style and testing strategies, designed and implemented the architecture (Clean Architecture), and used the latest and greatest technologies (Kotlin with Coroutines, Android Architecture Components) as well as well-established libraries (Dagger 2, Mockito, Espresso)
alongside multiple 3rd party SDKs and REST APIs, while ensuring PCI compliance.
Android, Retail, REST, Kotlin, Architecture, Compliance, Developer, Testing, App, LED
2018 - 2018
freelance
Tech Lead (Contractor)
The App Business.
Joined The App Business to lead the technology team through the discovery process of new apps for First Utility. This included presenting to key stakeholders, defining the architecture to be used by
the mobile apps and gathering all technical information required for the successful delivery of the
project. Led the team of 2 Android developers, 2 iOS developers and one QA engineer through the setting up of the infrastructure for both the Android and iOS app. Was heavily involved in code
reviews. Wrote a simple abstract logging mechanism for Android. The apps are due to be released
early 2019.
the mobile apps and gathering all technical information required for the successful delivery of the
project. Led the team of 2 Android developers, 2 iOS developers and one QA engineer through the setting up of the infrastructure for both the Android and iOS app. Was heavily involved in code
reviews. Wrote a simple abstract logging mechanism for Android. The apps are due to be released
early 2019.
IOS, Android, Ios app, QA, Technology, Architecture, Apps, Presenting, Infrastructure, App, LED, UP
2017 - 2018
freelance
Senior Android Developer (Contractor)
Sky.
As part of the Android team working on the Sky Q/Go app (500,000+ downloads), implemented
several new features and fixed multiple bugs. Extended the contract and was one of the first
developers to be moved to a confidential greenfield Android project. Learned Kotlin on the go,
developed a proprietary logging framework and was involved in cross-department API design
sessions, advocating for best practices. Used: Java, Kotlin, Dagger 2, Junit, Mockito 2,
Powermock, Espresso, GitHub, Jenkins, Jira. Applied Clean Architecture principles.
several new features and fixed multiple bugs. Extended the contract and was one of the first
developers to be moved to a confidential greenfield Android project. Learned Kotlin on the go,
developed a proprietary logging framework and was involved in cross-department API design
sessions, advocating for best practices. Used: Java, Kotlin, Dagger 2, Junit, Mockito 2,
Powermock, Espresso, GitHub, Jenkins, Jira. Applied Clean Architecture principles.
Design, Java, API, Android, Jira, Jenkins, Kotlin, Github, Architecture, Developer, App, Framework, Go
2016 - 2017
freelance
Senior Android Developer (Contractor)
Just Eat.
Joined Just Eat with the remit to rewrite their analytics framework. In addition to delivering, in collaboration with the Bristol office, a new analytics framework, also helped review the Android
based architecture to support composition over inheritance. Was also involved in the rebranding
process and releasing alpha, beta and live versions. Lastly, helped with the globalisation effort,
introduced minor features and miscellaneous bug fixes to the existing code base and wrote some
unit and functional tests to improve test coverage. Some of the technologies used: Android Studio
(IDE), Gradle, SQLite, ButterKnife, Dagger 1, Google Tag Manager, JUnit, Robolectric, Mockito,
Espresso, GitHub
based architecture to support composition over inheritance. Was also involved in the rebranding
process and releasing alpha, beta and live versions. Lastly, helped with the globalisation effort,
introduced minor features and miscellaneous bug fixes to the existing code base and wrote some
unit and functional tests to improve test coverage. Some of the technologies used: Android Studio
(IDE), Gradle, SQLite, ButterKnife, Dagger 1, Google Tag Manager, JUnit, Robolectric, Mockito,
Espresso, GitHub
Android, SoMe, Google tag manager, Android studio, Github, Analytics, Test, Sqlite, Architecture, Gradle, Developer, Support, Office, Google, Framework, Manager
2014 - 2016
freelance
Android Team Lead (Contractor)
Yubl Ltd.
Started as the first Android developer on the team and was later promoted to lead a team of 4-7
Android developers creating an innovative IM platform/social network. The native Android client was
developed in Android Studio, pushing phones running Jellybean or newer OSes to their limit, using
the device cameras, ffmpeg, Glide, custom views, Google Maps, JSON and ZIP data processing and a plethora of other technologies. Was actively involved in architectural decisions cross-platform.
During development, extended by request a temporary NodeJS/MongoDB server to be used by both the Android and iOS clients. Attended regular meetings with C-level management.
Android developers creating an innovative IM platform/social network. The native Android client was
developed in Android Studio, pushing phones running Jellybean or newer OSes to their limit, using
the device cameras, ffmpeg, Glide, custom views, Google Maps, JSON and ZIP data processing and a plethora of other technologies. Was actively involved in architectural decisions cross-platform.
During development, extended by request a temporary NodeJS/MongoDB server to be used by both the Android and iOS clients. Attended regular meetings with C-level management.
Developer, Social, Ffmpeg, Processing, Native, Google, Server, Development, Google maps, IOS, Network, Management, Android studio, C, NodeJS, JSON, MongoDB, Android
2014 - 2014
freelance
Senior Backend and Mobile Developer (Contractor)
Fanatix.
Maintained and extended the backend functionality of the Fanatix platform. Developed in node.js and PHP, and worked with MySQL and MongoDB. Imported streaming content from RSS feeds, JSON and HTML sources. In addition, performed minor tasks on the native Android and iOS apps.
MongoDB, Native, Streaming, Developer, Apps, Content, Node, JSON, Html, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Android, IOS, Node.js, Backend, Mysql, Php
2014 - 2014
freelance
Senior Mobile Developer (Contractor)
Studio Ex Nihilo.
Continued the work of a previous developer, rewriting a native multi-lingual Android app for Telefonica (O2). The project included integration with Nokia's HERE Maps, Mobidia, TripAdvisor and Flurry. The project was developed on Eclipse and then migrated to Android Studio.
Android, Android app, Android studio, Eclipse, Integration, Developer, App, Native
2011 - 2013
job
CTO, Lead Developer/Architect
NeoCode Digital LTD.
Leading a team of 3 developers, developed desktop applications, mobile apps and games for start-ups, Israel's leading advertising
agencies and PR events. The role involved frequent client facing.
Developed over 10 major projects, including:
• A native Android app, iOS and Android web apps, a Facebook app and a website for a retail start-up. The apps scanned QR
codes on labels in stores and then awarded a discount at checkout.
• An Android and iOS app for the Israeli National Lottery in which users took a photo or chose one from their phone gallery. Then,
they positioned a custom branded character on that photo. The result could be emailed, saved to the device or shared on Facebook.
• An HTML5 web app for the Nike Night Run in Tel-Aviv. The app offered a draggable grid showing all the registered runners and allowed new runners to register and arrange to meet up with others.
• At Google's Inspiration Night, visitors could reenact a successful online commercial. They were signed in and then directed
throughout the commercial via monitors. The acting was recorded and was later uploaded to YouTube. The whole process was run on one computer with three monitors.
Led the development of a multi-game app for Menchie's, a worldwide frozen yogurt franchise. The app included 4 games (Find the Differences, Rush Hour, Sudoku and a Pipe Dreams variant), Facebook integration and integration with a 3rd party app.
• Developed an iOS app intended for parents looking for a reliable sitter for their kids for a start-up. The app allowed users to manage
their eco-system and bookings calendar. Inception to launch.
agencies and PR events. The role involved frequent client facing.
Developed over 10 major projects, including:
• A native Android app, iOS and Android web apps, a Facebook app and a website for a retail start-up. The apps scanned QR
codes on labels in stores and then awarded a discount at checkout.
• An Android and iOS app for the Israeli National Lottery in which users took a photo or chose one from their phone gallery. Then,
they positioned a custom branded character on that photo. The result could be emailed, saved to the device or shared on Facebook.
• An HTML5 web app for the Nike Night Run in Tel-Aviv. The app offered a draggable grid showing all the registered runners and allowed new runners to register and arrange to meet up with others.
• At Google's Inspiration Night, visitors could reenact a successful online commercial. They were signed in and then directed
throughout the commercial via monitors. The acting was recorded and was later uploaded to YouTube. The whole process was run on one computer with three monitors.
Led the development of a multi-game app for Menchie's, a worldwide frozen yogurt franchise. The app included 4 games (Find the Differences, Rush Hour, Sudoku and a Pipe Dreams variant), Facebook integration and integration with a 3rd party app.
• Developed an iOS app intended for parents looking for a reliable sitter for their kids for a start-up. The app allowed users to manage
their eco-system and bookings calendar. Inception to launch.
Apps, UP, LED, Online, Native, Google, App, Web, Development, Lead developer, Cto, Developer, Html5, Website, Youtube, Integration, Pr, Android app, Facebook, Ios app, Retail, Android, IOS, Advertising
2006 - 2011
job
CTO, Lead Developer/Architect
Reactive.
Developed over 60 digital campaigns and promotional event attractions. Had considerable client facing experience. Introduced cutting
edge technologies and solutions to the market, including:
• A social network website with an over 400,000 users' community from the ground up, including a virtual city, games, a virtual
currency, a messaging system, and a chat system for Kimberly-Clark.
• As many as 50 bespoke Facebook apps.
• Developed for Microsoft, HP, Honda, Audi, Subaru, Volvo, Pfizer, Kimberly-Clark, Unilever, banks, insurance companies,
all major Israeli cellular providers and many others.
• An extensive ERP system for a production company.
• A highly successful 3,000,000 pieces multiplayer puzzle in Flash.
edge technologies and solutions to the market, including:
• A social network website with an over 400,000 users' community from the ground up, including a virtual city, games, a virtual
currency, a messaging system, and a chat system for Kimberly-Clark.
• As many as 50 bespoke Facebook apps.
• Developed for Microsoft, HP, Honda, Audi, Subaru, Volvo, Pfizer, Kimberly-Clark, Unilever, banks, insurance companies,
all major Israeli cellular providers and many others.
• An extensive ERP system for a production company.
• A highly successful 3,000,000 pieces multiplayer puzzle in Flash.
ERP, Facebook, Event, Website, Network, Apps, Developer, Flash, Cto, Lead developer, Community, Insurance, Production, UP, Multiplayer, Social
2005 - 2006
job
Co-Founder, Lead Developer/Architect
Game Makers.
Led a team of five developers. Was actively involved in developing a client-server gaming platform, including involvement in in-house graphics design related decisions.
Design, Developer, Lead developer, Server, LED, Founder
1998 - 2003
job
Co-Founder, Lead Developer/Architect
D-Net.
Developed multiple systems, including:
• A web portal, offering a website index and services such a news crawler and greeting cards.
• A web-based mail service.
• A banner exchange system.
• Statistics and polls services for websites.
• An online innovative supermarket.
• Various bespoke websites.
Other notes: Currently co-authoring an Android book
• A web portal, offering a website index and services such a news crawler and greeting cards.
• A web-based mail service.
• A banner exchange system.
• Statistics and polls services for websites.
• An online innovative supermarket.
• Various bespoke websites.
Other notes: Currently co-authoring an Android book
Android, Websites, Exchange, Service, Website, Statistics, Developer, Lead developer, Banner, Web, Online, Portal, Founder
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