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Hi, I’m Philip Pines, a hands-on Android engineer with 9+ years of experience crafting high-performance Kotlin apps for native Android. I specialize in modern Android architectures (MVVM), Kotlin/JVM, and clean, maintainable code, with a track record of migrating apps from Java to Kotlin, implementing robust CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, tests, and deployments, and delivering reliable features on time.
Recently, I pivoted to co-manage our family business, gaining real-world expertise in strategy, marketing, and operations. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, love solving complex problems, and enjoy contributing to a product from concept through to scalable, user-friendly releases.
Language
English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate
Work Experience
Software Engineer at KLabs CyScorpions Inc.
December 1, 2014 - September 25, 2025Development of Local E-commerce Apps: Directed the architecture and development of multiple local e-commerce applications, significantly improving user experience and driving customer engagement. Internal Library Development: Contributed to the creation and enhancement of an internal library, accelerating the production process and ensuring a consistent and efficient development workflow.
Mobile Applications Developer at Creative Hothouse Inc.
October 1, 2017 - September 25, 2025Projects included Fotoku (social selfie app), Upp r (Nightlife selfie app), Flik (social video app), Rad yo (social voice interview app), Kungfood (food photography app), Good Buy (buy and sell app), OnSale (shopping discount app), Chop Chat (messaging app), Giggo (job search app).
Advanced Software Engineer at Jet8 Pte. Ltd.
December 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025Remote Android development focusing on native Kotlin/Java apps. Core activities included migrating core app from Java to Kotlin, applying MVVM and Clean Architecture, building robust CI pipelines, automated builds, tests, and deployments, and delivering high-performance features. Key achievements included the Java-to-Kotlin migration, modern architecture implementation, and white-label solutions for multiple brands.
Android Engineer at Jet8 Pte. Ltd.
April 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025Core app migration from Java to Kotlin, MVVM architecture, modular design, CI pipelines, automated testing, and maintenance. Delivered white-label configurations across brands and supported faster testing and maintainable codebase.
Android Engineer at Hmlet Pte. Ltd.
April 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025Core App Migration: Successfully transitioned our core app from Java to Kotlin, resulting in improved performance, readability, and maintainability of our codebase. Developed an intuitive internal communication tool for community managers to support the Resident App; implemented CI/CD pipeline for automated builds, tests, and deployments to boost team productivity.
Advanced Software Engineer at Jet8 Pte. Ltd.
December 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025Specializing in native Android applications using Kotlin and Java; contributed to building high-performance mobile apps and launching new features.
Software Engineer at K Lab Scorpio ns Inc.
December 1, 2014 - September 25, 2025Development of local e-commerce apps; directed architecture and development of multiple local e-commerce applications, significantly improving user experience and driving customer engagement.
Android Engineer at Creative Hothouse Inc.
October 1, 2017 - September 25, 2025On-site development work including projects Fotoku (Social selfie app), Upp r Nightlife selfie app, Flik (Social video), Radyo (Social voice interview app), Kung Food (Food photography app), Good Buy, OnSale, ChopChat, Giggo, and other apps; drove mobile app development lifecycle and delivered features.
Advanced Software Engineer at Jet8 Pte. Ltd.
December 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025Advanced Software Engineer, focusing on Kotlin/Java native Android apps; specialized in high-performance Kotlin apps and leading successful launches.
Software Engineer at Creative Hothouse Inc.
October 1, 2017 - September 25, 2025Developed mobile apps (Fotoku, Flik, Radyo, Kung Food, Good Buy, OnSale, ChopChat, Giggo); contributed to re-skinning, localization, and feature development.
Developer at KLab Cycorpions Inc.
December 1, 2014 - September 25, 2025Development of Local E-commerce Apps; directed architecture and development of multiple local e-commerce apps; internal library development and performance improvements.
Business Co-Owner (Family Owned) at Family Owned
April 1, 2021 - PresentCo-owned family business; built and expanded operations; pivoted during the pandemic; managed day-to-day operations, marketing, and financial oversight.
Advanced Software Engineer at Hmlet Pte. Ltd.
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021Led the migration to MVVM Android architecture, implemented robust testing, automated builds and deployments, and enhanced app performance, readability, and maintainability. Core focus on Kotlin/Java native Android apps, building for the Hmlet Residence App, and related white-labeling strategies.
Advanced Software Engineer at Jet8 Pte. Ltd.
November 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018Architected and built native Android apps with Kotlin/Java, focused on performance and reliability, introduced MVVM patterns, and supported multiple launches.
Android Developer at K Lab Cyscorpions Inc.
September 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014Led the development of multiple local e-commerce Android apps, directed architecture and development, improving user experience and driving customer engagement.
Education
Qualifications
B.S. in Computer Science
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012B.S. in Computer Science
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012B.S. in Computer Science
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment
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