Samuel Raza

Senior Android Developer at InnoVe Solutions

Built and delivered Android apps using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern libraries, ensuring scalable, modular, and maintainable codebases. Integrated RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets, reducing data latency and boosting engagement for 500K active users. Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Fastlane, cutting manual deployment errors by 40% and speeding release cycles. Optimized performance with Android Studio Profiler and Firebase tools, improving app startup time by 30% and lowering crash rates. Mentored junior developers through code reviews, pair programming, and workshops, raising team coding standards and collaboration efficiency.

Android Developer II at Gridlex

Developed Android apps in Kotlin and Java, collaborating with product and design teams to deliver solutions aligned with business goals and user needs. Integrated Firebase engagement. Applied MVVM and Clean Architecture to create modular, scalable, and testable codebases. Built automated testing frameworks with Espresso, Mockito, and JUnit, reducing post-release defects and increasing regression coverage by 35%. Migrated legacy Java apps to Kotlin, accelerating development cycles, improving maintainability, and aligning projects with modern Android best practices.

Android Developer at Vitesse

Assisted in the full development lifecycle of Android apps using Java and XML, learning and applying Android SDK fundamentals in real-world applications. Debugged application crashes and performance bottlenecks using Android Studio Profiler and Firebase Crashlytics, ensuring smoother user experience and higher app stability. Implemented external SDKs to enhance app capabilities, streamline user experience, and boost customer retention. Collaborated in Agile development teams with designers, QA, and product managers to deliver features on schedule, ensuring high-quality user experiences. Implemented UI components to match pixel-perfect designs across multiple screen sizes and Android versions, maintaining a consistent brand and user interface.

Senior iOS Developer at The Codifi VA

Led the development of multiple high-performance iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, and Objective-C, with proven success in API integration, CI/CD automation, and performance optimization to improve reliability and speed. Mentored junior developers, implemented automated testing and QA processes, and delivered polished, scalable mobile experiences. Key projects included an event-management companion app (Expo Pass) with push notifications, real-time agendas, and engagement features.

iOS Developer II at GridleX

Contributed to multiple iOS projects, migrated legacy Objective-C code to Swift, and implemented robust RESTful APIs and GraphQL services. Focused on offline data persistence (Core Data, Realm, SQLite), automated testing with XCTest/XCUITest, and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate release cycles and improve app reliability.

iOS Developer at Vitesse

Developed and maintained iOS applications, collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver user-centric solutions. Implemented push notifications, integrated with map services (MapKit), and established testing strategies to ensure stable releases across iOS versions.

Mobile Developer at Expo Pass

Built cross-platform mobile apps with React Native, designing reusable components and scalable codebase, enabling faster development and reduced maintenance overhead. Implemented Apple Pay integration, biometrics, deep links, and push notifications, improving app engagement and retention. Enabled end-to-end delivery from planning to execution on iOS, using CI/CD pipelines and Expo tooling.

Senior Mobile Developer II at Gridlex

Developed iOS apps using Swift, SwiftUI, and Objective-C, delivering high-performance user experiences. Integrated Apple Pay, biometrics, deep links, and push notifications to enhance adoption and retention. Implemented XCTest frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, boosting QA efficiency, test automation, and reducing post-release bugs by over 30%. Collaborated within Agile teams on sprint planning, code reviews, and technical discussions to align iOS development with business goals.