Android native developer for 13 years

Alberto Russo

Android native developer for 13 years

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Android native developer for 13 years

Experience Level

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Android Consultant at Nespresso
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and maintained the Nespresso Android app for Nestlé, using Java and Kotlin; implemented GA4 for advanced tracking; improved data accuracy and insights; optimized performance via refactoring and network optimizations with Retrofit and RxJava; fixed critical bugs and increased stability for millions of users; worked with MVVM, performed unit testing (JUnit, Mockito); collaborated with cross-functional teams; supported CI/CD pipelines with Gradle and Git; extended Firebase integration for real-time analytics and push notifications; contributed to a Kotlin Multiplatform project; earned Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I).
Android Developer at Tous
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Android development for the Tous Android app using Kotlin, MVVM, and Jetpack Compose; integrated GraphQL APIs, Dagger, and Coroutines; handled REST/JSON data and XML layouts; implemented unit tests; collaborated with product/design/QA; managed Gradle-based CI/CD; contributed to cross‑platform readiness in a multi‑module architecture.
Android Developer at TransferGo
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Android development for the TransferGo app; focused on performance and reliability using Kotlin, MVVM, Retrofit/REST, and JSON; implemented features and bug fixes; wrote unit tests; collaborated with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust mobile experiences.
Android Developer at RTL (RTL Netherlands)
July 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Android app development for RTL Netherlands; Kotlin, XML, REST/JSON; MVVM; unit testing; contributed to app stability, performance optimizations, and feature delivery; worked with Gradle, CI/CD and Git.
Freelance Android Consultant at Backbase
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019
Built a library collection used by customers to create retail banking apps; collaborated with iOS developers and QA to deliver consistent, cross‑platform APIs; contributed to API design and integration strategies; supported multi-project Android workstreams.
Android Developer at StartMonday
December 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017
Android development for an employer search app; implemented core features, profiles, and media submission workflows; focused on stability and user experience; unit testing and version control with GIT.
Android Developer at Qrash NL
March 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Android development for a clubs & festival events app; displayed events, artists, venues, discounts; integrated ticket purchasing; led end-to-end development from scratch and releases to Play Store.
Mobile Developer at Festa Solutions
March 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016
Mobile development including a game app (Jappardy) for test of general knowledge; implemented in Java, Android Studio, SVN; created and tested features and UI components; shipped updates to Play Store.
Mobile Developer at SoftSim Bridge (Native Android)
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Android app showing information about movable bridges in the Netherlands; used by road users and ship captains for safety guidance; implemented features to display bridge status, open/close times, and usage alerts; Java, Eclipse, SVN, Git.

Education

Java SE 8 Programmer at Oracle University
December 1, 2015 - January 2, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering at Fontys University
September 1, 2010 - August 1, 2014
Erasmus Exchange Program in Software Engineering at Glan Hafren College (Cardiff, Wales)
September 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009
National Award in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Whitchurch High School (Cardiff, Wales)
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2008
International Baccalaureate (Science subjects) at Whitchurch High School (Cardiff, Wales)
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2008

Qualifications

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
March 6, 2025 - January 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

Experience Level

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