Seren Matthews

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ABOUT SEREN MATTHEWS

I am a mobile engineer specialising in Android development using Kotlin. I have 17+ years commercially designing and developing applications and API\'s. Kotlin, Coroutines, Compose, Java, Room, JetpackI have experience with a wide range of projects and technologies, including R&D initiatives for organizations such as Google, Vodafone, and the NHS, as well as large greenfield e-commerce builds for companies like GymShark and Wayfair. My expertise extends to working with connected devices, Bluetooth technology, electric bikes, Google Wear, subscriptions and billing systems, maps and location services, video streaming, and facial recognition. I am committed to continuously adapting and learning the latest technologies and libraries, including Jetpack, Coroutines, MVI, MVVM, and Kotlin Multiplatform, among others. My diverse skill set enables me to deliver innovative solutions across various domains including, but not restricted to Android and Kotlin development.(Further details are summarised in the last paragraph)I can seamlessly integrate into any project and immediately contribute, or I can lead the creation of a team and project from inception. I firmly believe that effective communication is essential for project success, which is why I enjoy collaborating with team members across various disciplines, including design, UX, iOS, and management.My objective is to develop clear and understandable code, alongside polished interfaces that enhance the user experience. Whenever possible, I strive to incorporate that extra \"wow factor.\" I take a pragmatic approach to ensure a balance between achieving practical results and meeting realistic company goals.I’d like to summarise some additional experiences that complement my Android Development experience- Multiplatform I worked as the sole developer on a Xamarin project, utilising C# on a multi-platform application- KMM - I contributed to a project using Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile- Plugins: I provided freelance services for Sworkit, formerly the top app in the app store, where I integrated native plugin code for their hybrid mobile applications- iOS Development: As a personal project, I built an iOS app using the MVVM architecture, which included a database, networking layer, and audio streaming functionality- SDKS / Libraries: I designed and created an Android library for an internal app used by a taxi company, implementing Protocol Buffers (protobuf). At Moshi Monsters I wrote a library which allowed our games scripters to write Lua code to be run inside the core multiplayer game.