Pranith K

About Pranith K

I’m an Android developer with over 5 years of experience crafting high-performance, user-friendly mobile applications. I take pride in writing clean, maintainable code and building seamless experiences using Kotlin, Java, and Jetpack components like Compose UI, Room Database, Hilt, and WorkManager. Beyond development, I love solving problems and optimizing performance with tools like Android Profiler, LeakCanary, and Coroutines. Security is always top of mind—I implement AES encryption and secure data storage to keep user information safe. Having worked across healthcare, banking, retail, and financial services, I understand what it takes to build apps that truly add value. Collaboration is key for me. I enjoy working with designers, product managers, and backend teams to bring ideas to life. Whether it\'s refining UI/UX, debugging complex issues, or exploring new technologies like Kotlin Multiplatform and React Native, I’m always eager to learn and grow.

Experience

1. Andriod Developer

   Safeway

   Oct 2023 — Present · Pleasanton, CA, US

   As an Android Developer at Safeway, I am responsible for designing and developing intuitive mobile applications that enhance the user experience. I work extensively with Jetpack Components such as Compose UI, Live Data, Flows, Room Database, Hilt, and WorkManager, ensuring a robust and efficient app architecture. My role involves implementing Google Maps API and GPS Location Data to enhance store locator features with interactive zoom controls. I also focus on performance optimization by utilizing LeakCanary for memory leak detection and Android Profiler for tracking and improving app performance. Beyond UI/UX development, I develop key functionalities such as event reminders using AsyncTask and Alert Notification API, along with implementing smooth file and image downloads with progress indicators. I ensure secure and efficient data management by working with RESTful APIs, JSON parsing (GSON & Jackson), and SQLite. Debugging and testing are integral to my role, and I leverage Logcat, DDMS, and rigorous testing methodologies to maintain high code quality. Working in an Agile development environment, I collaborate with cross-functional teams using JIRA and Stash to manage tasks and streamline development workflows. I actively contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from concept and development to deployment and maintenance, ensuring a seamless and high-performing mobile experience for users.

Education

• Trine University

  Master's degree

  2022 — 2023