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I am a Senior/Lead Android Developer specializing in modern Android development practices, with a focus on the platform since 2009. I have extensive experience modernising mature Android codebases — introducing Kotlin, Coroutines & Flow, MVVM architecture, and migrating legacy XML-based UIs to Jetpack Compose. As a contract engineer, I integrate quickly into established teams, identify technical risk early, and deliver pragmatic, production-ready improvements without unnecessary disruption. I also lead architectural decisions, collaborate with backend teams, and help shape roadmaps for secure, data-driven applications including offline-first capabilities, background synchronization, media streaming, and REST-based client-server integrations.…I am a Senior/Lead Android Developer specializing in modern Android development practices, with a focus on the platform since 2009. I have extensive experience modernising mature Android codebases — introducing Kotlin, Coroutines & Flow, MVVM architecture, and migrating legacy XML-based UIs to Jetpack Compose. As a contract engineer, I integrate quickly into established teams, identify technical risk early, and deliver pragmatic, production-ready improvements without unnecessary disruption. I also lead architectural decisions, collaborate with backend teams, and help shape roadmaps for secure, data-driven applications including offline-first capabilities, background synchronization, media streaming, and REST-based client-server integrations.

Ian Anders

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I am a Senior/Lead Android Developer specializing in modern Android development practices, with a focus on the platform since 2009. I have extensive experience modernising mature Android codebases — introducing Kotlin, Coroutines & Flow, MVVM architecture, and migrating legacy XML-based UIs to Jetpack Compose. As a contract engineer, I integrate quickly into established teams, identify technical risk early, and deliver pragmatic, production-ready improvements without unnecessary disruption. I also lead architectural decisions, collaborate with backend teams, and help shape roadmaps for secure, data-driven applications including offline-first capabilities, background synchronization, media streaming, and REST-based client-server integrations.…I am a Senior/Lead Android Developer specializing in modern Android development practices, with a focus on the platform since 2009. I have extensive experience modernising mature Android codebases — introducing Kotlin, Coroutines & Flow, MVVM architecture, and migrating legacy XML-based UIs to Jetpack Compose. As a contract engineer, I integrate quickly into established teams, identify technical risk early, and deliver pragmatic, production-ready improvements without unnecessary disruption. I also lead architectural decisions, collaborate with backend teams, and help shape roadmaps for secure, data-driven applications including offline-first capabilities, background synchronization, media streaming, and REST-based client-server integrations.

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I am a Senior/Lead Android Developer specializing in modern Android development practices, with a focus on the platform since 2009. I have extensive experience modernising mature Android codebases — introducing Kotlin, Coroutines & Flow, MVVM architecture, and migrating legacy XML-based UIs to Jetpack Compose.

As a contract engineer, I integrate quickly into established teams, identify technical risk early, and deliver pragmatic, production-ready improvements without unnecessary disruption. I also lead architectural decisions, collaborate with backend teams, and help shape roadmaps for secure, data-driven applications including offline-first capabilities, background synchronization, media streaming, and REST-based client-server integrations.

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Work Experience

Lead Android Developer (Contract) at Brain in Hand

January 1, 2021 - Present

Joined as the sole Android engineer to modernise and evolve an established mobile application serving users with autism, ADHD and anxiety-related challenges. Led Kotlin-first modernization, introduced DI, Coroutines, Flow and MVVM; migrated UI to Jetpack Compose; advanced offline-first design with Room, WorkManager and REST-based sync. Defined long-term architecture, translated product requirements into technical tasks, and partnered with backend engineers to evolve REST APIs. Managed Firebase, Google Play Console and Azure DevOps pipelines, later migrating to Bitrise; improved Agile practices, documentation and CI/CD across the mobile function.

Senior Android Developer (Contract) at Waracle / Global Pharmaceutical Client

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Developed multiple clinical trial Android applications in a regulated, security-sensitive environment. Led two greenfield apps from inception to release; contributed to a shared modular platform; implemented secure data management to ensure penetration testing success. Modernised legacy code with Kotlin and Jetpack components; administered CI/CD pipelines and Firebase tooling; collaborated with product, QA and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and data integrity.

Head of Mobile (Android) at UrbanThings

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Led Android development for the BusChecker suite (500k+ downloads) and mobile ticketing platforms. Owned Android architecture and platform modernisation; introduced Kotlin and reactive architecture; implemented Firebase for Remote Config, Analytics and Crash Reporting. Established CI/CD with Jenkins and improved Play Store governance. Delivered greenfield 'Ticketless' platform using Bluetooth, NFC, QR and Braintree payments; contributed to product strategy and Innovate UK funding bid.

Lead Mobile Developer & Architect at Omnifone

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016

Led Android development for white-label streaming music platforms delivered to partners including Vodafone, HTC and SiriusXM. Designed and built Android SDKs for secure streaming, metering and offline playback; developed custom HLS playback implementation; delivered configurable white-label client applications. Led cross-platform teams (Android, iOS, Windows Mobile); responsible for architecture, code review and partner integration.

Senior Software Engineer at Omnifone

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Initially focused on J2ME client development before transitioning to early Android SDK work, contributing to middleware libraries and reference client architecture.