DSA
Alfred Samuel
Software Developer
Chennai
Summary
I'm an energetic Android Developer with 3+ years at Zoho, where I've built and maintained cutting-edge mobile applications using native technologies like Google Maps SDK, Jetpack Compose, and various third party libraries. I successfully reduced app crashes through proactive monitoring, developed reusable components that boosted team efficiency, and created a sophisticated map-based Android SDK from the ground up. My passion for clean code and performance optimization drives me to streamline apps and collaborate closely with UI/UX teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. I bring expertise in Kotlin, Java, Python, plus a unique ML/AI background and AWS cloud skills that set me apart from typical Android developers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Android Developer
Zoho
06.2023 - Current
- Created custom mobile applications using native technologies.
- Consistently used Android SDK to produce highly effective and nuanced content.
- Worked on Android Native libraries like Google Maps SDK, Google Places SDK, Jetpack Compose SDK, etc. and third party libraries like MapLibre and Baidu Maps.
- Reduced application crashes by proactively monitoring crash analytics reports and addressing any issues found.
- Worked closely with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into fully functional Android apps that met both design specifications and user requirements.
- Provided ongoing support for existing applications by addressing user feedback, resolving bugs, and implementing feature enhancements as needed.
- Streamlined app performance by optimizing code and implementing best practices for efficient memory usage.
- Developed reusable components for faster application development across multiple projects, increasing efficiency within the team.
- Participated in code review sessions, providing constructive feedback to improve team members'' coding skills and enhancing overall code quality.
Android Developer Intern
Zoho
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Learnt best practices in android development
- Revamped few code flows and and maintained a pre-deployed app
- Developed and maintained a map based Android SDK
Machine Learning Intern
Zoho
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Learnt about ML/AI, deep learning and neural networks
- Designed and trained a generative model to generate images from text
- Enhanced machine learning model accuracy by implementing advanced algorithms and feature engineering techniques.
- Optimized machine learning models using hyperparameter tuning, reducing training time and improving accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Madras
Chennai 04.2001 -
Software Engineering
Zoho Schools of Learning
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Android development
Accomplishments
- Selected for national level IoT automation competition in 12th std
- Regional web application development competition - 2nd place - Chennai
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Interests
Android App Development
Problem solving
Cloud Computing
Timeline
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
03-2025
Android Developer
Zoho
06.2023 - Current
Android Developer Intern
Zoho
02.2022 - 05.2023
Machine Learning Intern
Zoho
05.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Madras
04.2001 -
Software Engineering
Zoho Schools of Learning
04.2001 -