Hi, I’m Hemanth Arvapalli, a Lead Android Developer with 12+ years of experience delivering high-performance, secure Android apps across finance, travel, retail, and automotive industries. I specialize in Kotlin/Java, modular architectures, real-time data sync, and cloud integrations, always prioritizing performance, security, and a polished user experience. I enjoy mentoring teams, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with designers and product managers to turn complex requirements into scalable software. I’m passionate about staying at the forefront of Android tech, AR/VR, and IoT integration, and I’m excited to bring robust, maintainable solutions to ambitious projects.

Hemanth Arvapalli

Hi, I’m Hemanth Arvapalli, a Lead Android Developer with 12+ years of experience delivering high-performance, secure Android apps across finance, travel, retail, and automotive industries. I specialize in Kotlin/Java, modular architectures, real-time data sync, and cloud integrations, always prioritizing performance, security, and a polished user experience. I enjoy mentoring teams, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with designers and product managers to turn complex requirements into scalable software. I’m passionate about staying at the forefront of Android tech, AR/VR, and IoT integration, and I’m excited to bring robust, maintainable solutions to ambitious projects.

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Hi, I’m Hemanth Arvapalli, a Lead Android Developer with 12+ years of experience delivering high-performance, secure Android apps across finance, travel, retail, and automotive industries. I specialize in Kotlin/Java, modular architectures, real-time data sync, and cloud integrations, always prioritizing performance, security, and a polished user experience.

I enjoy mentoring teams, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with designers and product managers to turn complex requirements into scalable software. I’m passionate about staying at the forefront of Android tech, AR/VR, and IoT integration, and I’m excited to bring robust, maintainable solutions to ambitious projects.

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Work Experience

Lead Android Developer at Google
February 1, 2025 - November 11, 2025
Lead Android Developer for the Material Components/Catalog App. Implemented modular MVVM/CLEAN architecture, Jetpack Compose UI, performance optimizations, and real-time data sync via AWS Lambda & Firebase. Contributed to Wear OS compatibility, accessibility, and CI/CD pipelines.
Lead Android Engineer at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Led Marquee Trader Android app development, featuring real-time market updates via WebSockets, secure transactions with AES encryption and OAuth 2.0, modular UI components with Jetpack Compose, and background sync using WorkManager. Ensured testing, code quality, and accessibility across platforms.
Senior Android Engineer at JetBlue Airways
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Designed JetBlue Express Checkout and Virtual Queuing Boarding Zone; implemented real-time flight tracking, offline access with Room, and enhanced API performance using Retrofit/GraphQL. Secured data with OAuth 2.0/AES and automated CI/CD pipelines.
Senior Android Developer at Chevrolet
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Led vehicle health monitoring, remote commands, and secure BLE communications. Migrated from MVP to MVVM, integrated DI with Koin, implemented PCI DSS-compliant payments, and improved background processing with WorkManager; enhanced media playback and GraphQL APIs.
Senior Android Mobile Developer at Etsy
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Led high-impact features like Gift Mode and loyalty integrations; built scalable Kotlin/Java architecture, integrated Firebase for real-time services, and used React Native for cross-platform components. Ensured secure flows and high performance across devices.
Senior Android Developer at Frontier Communications
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Developed MyFrontier features for service management, billing, and troubleshooting; implemented secure authentication, a virtual assistant, and FCM notifications. Migrated to a modular internal UI library and adopted VIPER architecture for maintainability.
Android Developer at TD Bank
April 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Developed banking features including mobile deposits, transfers, and card management; implemented encryption, biometric authentication, and fraud protection; integrated AI virtual assistant and secure messaging; optimized performance for real-time transactions.
Android Developer at Loren Cook Company
February 1, 2014 - February 1, 2014
Developed Engineering Cook Book app with offline access, engineering calculators, and caching; implemented BLE, geofencing, and custom views; collaborated with UI/UX teams to ensure performance across devices.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Northeastern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
Master of Science in Computer Science at Northeastern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Media & Entertainment