Hi there! I'm Rahul Saliya, a mobile developer with 6+ years of experience delivering reliable, scalable Android and iOS apps across Kotlin/Java, Flutter, React Native, and cross‑platform ecosystems. I excel in Jetpack Compose, MVVM, asynchronous programming, state management, backend integrations, and test‑driven development. I enjoy turning business requirements into polished, production‑ready features and collaborating closely with designers, backend engineers, and product teams to ship great experiences. I’m passionate about building intuitive, user‑centered mobile experiences with a focus on performance, maintainability, and long‑term product evolution. Throughout my career in enterprise, startup, and freelance environments, I have modernized legacy applications, reduced load times, improved UI responsiveness, and implemented secure, accessible, and maintainable codebases. I bring a strong ownership mindset, effective communication, and a knack for delivering features end‑to‑end while upholding engineering best practices.

Rahul Saliya

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Hi there! I'm Rahul Saliya, a mobile developer with 6+ years of experience delivering reliable, scalable Android and iOS apps across Kotlin/Java, Flutter, React Native, and cross‑platform ecosystems. I excel in Jetpack Compose, MVVM, asynchronous programming, state management, backend integrations, and test‑driven development. I enjoy turning business requirements into polished, production‑ready features and collaborating closely with designers, backend engineers, and product teams to ship great experiences. I’m passionate about building intuitive, user‑centered mobile experiences with a focus on performance, maintainability, and long‑term product evolution. Throughout my career in enterprise, startup, and freelance environments, I have modernized legacy applications, reduced load times, improved UI responsiveness, and implemented secure, accessible, and maintainable codebases. I bring a strong ownership mindset, effective communication, and a knack for delivering features end‑to‑end while upholding engineering best practices.

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Hi there! I’m Rahul Saliya, a mobile developer with 6+ years of experience delivering reliable, scalable Android and iOS apps across Kotlin/Java, Flutter, React Native, and cross‑platform ecosystems. I excel in Jetpack Compose, MVVM, asynchronous programming, state management, backend integrations, and test‑driven development. I enjoy turning business requirements into polished, production‑ready features and collaborating closely with designers, backend engineers, and product teams to ship great experiences.

I’m passionate about building intuitive, user‑centered mobile experiences with a focus on performance, maintainability, and long‑term product evolution. Throughout my career in enterprise, startup, and freelance environments, I have modernized legacy applications, reduced load times, improved UI responsiveness, and implemented secure, accessible, and maintainable codebases. I bring a strong ownership mindset, effective communication, and a knack for delivering features end‑to‑end while upholding engineering best practices.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Android Developer at KLIKS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT PLATFORM
March 1, 2023 - November 14, 2025
I'm the sole developer at Kliks, and maintain of the project's Android application, ensuring an exceptional user experience. • Led the implementation of advanced features and Ul improvements, enhancing the project's overall quality and functionality. • Improved app performance through optimizations, notably reducing loading times and app size for a smoother user experience. • Implemented analytics tools to track user interactions, retention, and usage patterns for data-driven decision-making. • Dramatically enhanced functionality by optimizing IO operations and reusing object references, resulting in a 20x performance improvement. • Collaborated closely with designers and backend developers to ensure seamless API integration. • Applied MVVM architecture, Dagger2/Hilt, and Coroutines to ensure scalable and maintainable codebases
Senior IT Analyst & Mobile Developer at CANADA REVENUE AGENCY
January 8, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Working as an Mobile developer on the modernization of the MyBenefits CRA app, delivering secure and accessible features. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to rebuild and modernize the MYBenefits CRA Mobile app. • Developed and maintained key Android features using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and RESTful APIs. • Ensured code quality and performance through unit testing (JUnit, Mockito) and active participation in code reviews. • Followed accessibility standards and implemented secure coding practices aligned with government policies. • Participated in Agile sprints and CI/CD pipeline for faster, reliable releases. • Played a key role in implementing and maintaining critical features, ensuring seamless user experience and compliance with accessibility standards.
Android Developer at PROFESSIONAL FREELANCER Upwork
September 2, 2020 - March 22, 2023
As a freelancer, I excelled in web, Android, and Windows development, delivering high-quality solutions. I have a 100% Job Success Rate and Top Rated status on Upwork. • Successfully completed 24+ diverse projects across web, Android, and Windows development, showcasing adaptability and proficiency in multiple tech stacks. • Maintained a 100% Job Success Rate and Top-Rated status on Upwork. • Delivered consistent 5-star client satisfaction, earning excellent feedback and testimonials for high-quality work.
Senior Android Developer at Kliks
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Sole developer on the Android application for the Kliks platform, implementing advanced features and enhancements, improving performance and user experience, and ensuring robust, scalable code. Worked closely with designers and backend engineers and maintained API integrations.
Senior IT Analyst & Mobile Developer at Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Led modernization of the MyBenefits CRA mobile app, delivering secure and accessible features. Collaborated with cross‑functional teams to re‑build and modernize the CRA mobile app using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and RESTful APIs; implemented unit tests and ensured code quality.
Mobile Developer at Various (Remote)
September 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023
Worked on multiple Android and cross‑platform projects, delivering high‑quality mobile features, performing debugging and optimization, and contributing to multi‑stack development in a remote setup.

Education

Master of Applied Computer Science (MACS) at Dalhousie University
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
GPA: 4.24 / 4.30
Bachelor of Computer Engineering at Gujarat Technological University
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2020
CGPA: 8.91/10.0
Master of Applied Computer Science (MACS) at Dalhousie University
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025
Bachelor of Computer Engineering at Gujarat Technological University
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025

Qualifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
December 6, 2025 - December 6, 2025
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification Earners of this certification have a fundamental understanding of IT services and their uses in the AWS Cloud. They demonstrated cloud fluency and foundational AWS knowledge. Badge owners are able to identify essential AWS services necessary to set up AWS-focused projects.
Career Essentials in Software Development by Microsoft
December 6, 2025 - December 6, 2025
Career Essentials in Software Development by Microsoft
August 22, 2023 - August 22, 2023
Linkedin Learning Certificate of Completion https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/4a4d68c0f8b2a706b264a98bf9a2babcf2b5515e04cefb726210528d6c11414f
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services