Hi, I'm Kevin James Murphy, a Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in mobile app development. I specialize in creating cross-platform applications using React Native and Flutter, integrating mapping services like Mapbox and Google Maps to enhance user experience. I am passionate about building user-friendly interfaces and working collaboratively to meet project deadlines. Throughout my career, I've worked on backend APIs and Firebase services, delivering scalable and efficient solutions. I enjoy the challenge of optimizing app performance and deploying polished products to both the App Store and Google Play. I'm always eager to learn new technologies and improve my skills in mobile and backend development.

Kevin James Murphy

Hi, I'm Kevin James Murphy, a Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in mobile app development. I specialize in creating cross-platform applications using React Native and Flutter, integrating mapping services like Mapbox and Google Maps to enhance user experience. I am passionate about building user-friendly interfaces and working collaboratively to meet project deadlines. Throughout my career, I've worked on backend APIs and Firebase services, delivering scalable and efficient solutions. I enjoy the challenge of optimizing app performance and deploying polished products to both the App Store and Google Play. I'm always eager to learn new technologies and improve my skills in mobile and backend development.

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Hi, I’m Kevin James Murphy, a Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in mobile app development. I specialize in creating cross-platform applications using React Native and Flutter, integrating mapping services like Mapbox and Google Maps to enhance user experience. I am passionate about building user-friendly interfaces and working collaboratively to meet project deadlines.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked on backend APIs and Firebase services, delivering scalable and efficient solutions. I enjoy the challenge of optimizing app performance and deploying polished products to both the App Store and Google Play. I’m always eager to learn new technologies and improve my skills in mobile and backend development.

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Work Experience

Lead Frontend Engineer at CodeBlue
June 30, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Led development of a cross-platform mobile app using React Native, enhancing app functionality and user experience by 30%. Integrated Mapbox for an interactive map feature, increasing user engagement by 40%. Developed APIs using Firebase for scalable data handling and efficient user authentication. Published apps to both App Store and Google Play, ensuring smooth deployment and updates. Collaborated with a team of engineers to deliver the product ahead of schedule, meeting the August 20th deadline. Implemented responsive UI designs, improving app accessibility and performance.
Full-Stack Developer at Real Estate Agent
August 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025
Designed and built a location-based mobile app, integrating Google Maps for real-time user location tracking. Set up Firebase backend services for user authentication and real-time database updates. Developed push notifications for app updates, ensuring timely communication with users. Led front-end UI development, improving user experience and retention by 25%. Published and maintained the app across multiple platforms, ensuring high availability. Optimized app performance, reducing load times by 15%.
Backend Developer at YellowFin Digital
August 31, 2021 - July 15, 2025
Developed backend services and APIs for mobile applications, ensuring scalable data handling and seamless integration. Worked with Firebase to implement authentication and cloud functions. Collaborated with frontend teams to integrate geolocation features and real-time data synchronization. Conducted code reviews to improve code quality and efficiency. Deployed applications to the App Store and Google Play, ensuring smooth app launch and updates. Worked in an agile environment, delivering features within tight deadlines.
Junior Software Developer at YellowFin Digital
August 31, 2018 - July 15, 2025
Assisted in developing a mobile app with integrated Google Maps for location-based features. Participated in backend API development, ensuring efficient data handling and security. Gained experience with Firebase for real-time data synchronization. Contributed to app deployment processes and updates across multiple platforms. Developed simple, responsive user interfaces to improve accessibility. Collaborated with senior developers on code optimization and bug fixing.
Lead Frontend Engineer at CodeBlue
June 30, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Led development of a cross-platform mobile app using React Native, enhancing app functionality and user experience by 30%. Integrated Mapbox for an interactive map feature, increasing user engagement by 40%. Developed APIs using Firebase for scalable data handling and efficient user authentication. Published apps to both App Store and Google Play, ensuring smooth deployment and updates. Collaborated with a team of engineers to deliver the product ahead of schedule, meeting the August 20th deadline. Implemented responsive UI designs, improving app accessibility and performance.
Full-Stack Developer at Real Estate Agent
August 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025
Designed and built a location-based mobile app, integrating Google Maps for real-time user location tracking. Set up Firebase backend services for user authentication and real-time database updates. Developed push notifications for app updates, ensuring timely communication with users. Led front-end UI development, improving user experience and retention by 25%. Published and maintained the app across multiple platforms, ensuring high availability. Optimized app performance, reducing load times by 15%.
Backend Developer at YellowFin Digital
August 31, 2021 - July 15, 2025
Developed backend services and APIs for mobile applications, ensuring scalable data handling and seamless integration. Worked with Firebase to implement authentication and cloud functions. Collaborated with frontend teams to integrate geolocation features and real-time data synchronization. Conducted code reviews to improve code quality and efficiency. Deployed applications to the App Store and Google Play, ensuring smooth app launch and updates. Worked in an agile environment, delivering features within tight deadlines.
Junior Software Developer at YellowFin Digital
August 31, 2018 - July 15, 2025
Assisted in developing a mobile app with integrated Google Maps for location-based features. Participated in backend API development, ensuring efficient data handling and security. Gained experience with Firebase for real-time data synchronization. Contributed to app deployment processes and updates across multiple platforms. Developed simple, responsive user interfaces to improve accessibility. Collaborated with senior developers on code optimization and bug fixing.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
January 1, 2013 - October 31, 2016
Bachelor of Science at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
January 1, 2013 - October 31, 2016

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services