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I’m Vikram Kriplaney, a mobile software architect who builds cutting-edge apps that reach millions of users. I’m hands-on, creative and a rapid solution-finder with a broad technical background, able to think outside the box in any situation. I have multilingual communication abilities and an eye for detail in architecture, code and user experience.
Beyond delivering great products, I teach and mentor the next generation of software engineers, lead teams across mobile platforms, and continually explore new technologies to shorten time-to-market while keeping accessibility and guidelines at the forefront.
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English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
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Hindi
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German
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Work Experience
Senior Mobile Architect, Financial Technology at Netcetera AG
January 1, 2020 - PresentArchitected and built a robust, modular mobile banking product (Mobile Banking 4) with an adaptable integration API layer and a configuration-driven automated build pipeline. Delivered native iOS (SwiftUI) and Android (Jetpack Compose) apps for 70+ banks from a common codebase, aligned with platform guidelines and accessibility standards. The API layer also powers the new web banking solution, accelerating time-to-market.
Guest Lecturer, Master of Advanced Studies in Software Engineering (MAS-SE) at OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2025 - PresentTaught Mobile App Engineering, covering end-to-end app development and publishing on iOS and Android. Included practical coding exercises using Kotlin on Android and emphasized hands-on project work and best practices.
Principal Engineer • Head of Mobile Engineering • Tech Lead Mobile Engineering at localsearch.ch (Swisscom Directories AG)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2019Founded the mobile practice; led development of mobile web, iPhone and Android apps with multi-platform strategy, achieving millions of downloads across Switzerland. Drove mobile advertising and real-time marketing products, shaping mobile strategy for the company.
Co-Founder at iPhonso GmbH
January 1, 2011 - PresentSide project and playground for app concepts and ideas; contributed to mobile app ideas and prototypes.
Chief Technology Officer at Legalpundits International Services Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001Designed, developed and managed legalpundits.com; led a team of ~30 content-writers, data-entry staff, designers and administrators; implemented a versatile XML-based CMS and CRM.
Director, Technology at ifex online limited
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000Designed, developed and managed ifexonline.com, an online store; deployed using ColdFusion, MS SQL Server and Java.
Manager, Internet Services at Pritish Nandy Communications Pvt. Ltd. (PNC)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998Launched and managed early web presence for multiple institutions; helped establish India’s first web servers and online portals.
Analyst and Programmer at Servicio Canario de la Salud
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995Developed and deployed SIAP for the Canary Islands' Regional Health Service; supported healthcare analytics across 200+ facilities.
Analyst and Programmer at Unión Eléctrica de Canarias (Unelco) S.A.
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1995Maintained and upgraded software for energy production, fuel consumption and stock management across Canary Islands plants.
Analyst and Programmer at Anican S.L.
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992Developed Financial World '93, multi-currency/multi-lingual accounts and financial management software.
Programmer at Dígito Cero S.A.
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1990Developed custom software packages in FoxPro, Clipper and Prologue BAL for various clients.
Education
Computer Engineering Degree Course (B Tech) at Escuela Universitaria de Informática, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1990Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) at Kishinchand Chellaram College, Bombay
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1987Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) at St. Peter's School, Panchgani, India
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1983Educación General Básica (EGB) at Colegio Isabel la Católica, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
January 1, 1972 - December 31, 1979Qualifications
Certified ScrumMaster
January 1, 2009 - February 7, 2026Accredited Symbian Developer (ASD)
January 1, 2007 - February 7, 2026Nokia Accredited S60 Developer (S60 3rd Edition)
January 1, 2007 - February 7, 2026Macromedia Certified Advanced ColdFusion 5 Developer
January 1, 2001 - February 7, 2026Macromedia Certified Web Site Developer
January 1, 2001 - February 7, 2026BULATS German CEF/ALTE Level B2/3
January 1, 2007 - February 7, 2026telc Deutsch B1
January 1, 2017 - February 7, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications
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