Andrej Z.

About Me

Andrej is a Senior Android Developer with 10+ years of experience in Java, Kotlin, Retrofit, Jetpack, etc. He solves complex business problems through innovation and engineering best practices. Andrej brings mobile projects to life from concept to implementation, driving architecture and functionality decisions that produce clever solutions that perfect the clients' vision of projects.

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Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Android Developer
2020 - Present (5 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participating in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensuring that features are being delivered efficiently and on time.

Cypher
Cypher
Senior Android Developer
2021 - Present (4 years)
Remote
  • Building new Android apps and SDKs from the ground up on client projects.

  • Creating tools and infrastructure to enable rapid iteration cycles on mobile.

  • Developed and maintained a Barstool sportsbook app.

The Coda Collection
The Coda Collection
Senior Android Developer | Team Lead
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed and maintained a music video streaming app.

  • Served as a team lead.

Decofy.io
Decofy.io
Senior Android Developer
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed an AR app using Sceneform and OpenGL.

  • Worked on various apps using Kotlin, ARCore, Sceneform, OpenGL, RoomDB, and MVVM.

AndroidSceneform OpenGLAndroid OpenGL Augmented Reality (AR) KotlinARCore RoomDBModel View Viewmodel (MVVM)
Teltech
Teltech
Senior Android Developer
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Remote
  • Developed and maintained a call blocking application (RoboKiller) with 500K monthly and 40K active daily users.

  • Implemented and maintained new features and fixed bugs on the app.

Impaddo
Impaddo
Senior Android Developer | Team Lead
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Croatia
  • Developed and maintained several B2B and Play Store applications.

  • Built a a B2B CMS solution for real estate agents, implementing and maintaining key features and components.

  • Led a team of 4 developers.

  • Worked on Triller, an entertainment platform and social video editor with music built for creators.

Siemens
Siemens
Java Developer
2014 - 2014
Osijek, Croatia
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained features for a robust monitoring and charging system used by large telecoms (T-Mobile, Verizon, etc.).

  • Liaised with infrastructure and support teams to address and resolve complex issues on the system.

  • Produced technical deliverables/activities in line with Siemens schedule, ensuring quality of solutions.

Star Net Software
Star Net Software
.NET Developer
2013 - 2014 (1 year)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained features across multiple applications.

  • Coordinated requirements processes for implementing desktop applications, including some CMS solutions.

  • Reviewed functional and technical requirements, raising potential issues and participating in design discussions.

Microsoft Innovation Center Varaždin
Microsoft Innovation Center Varaždin
.NET Intern
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
Varaždin, Croatia
  • Worked in a fast-paced Agile environment producing a variety of internal applications for MIC Varaždin.

  • Learned and implemented a broad range of business processes in generating actionable software requirements on projects.

  • Tracked and addressed software and user issues.

Showcase

Team Member RoboKiller
Team Member RoboKiller
  • RoboKiller is a spam call and robocall blocker.

  • It automatically blocks and adds callers to a blacklist.

  • The project has 500k monthly and 40k daily active users.

Team Member - globaliD
Team Member - globaliD
  • globaliD is a privacy-focused app for securely identifying users to websites and apps.

  • It collects verifications to build a user's reputation within the digital economy without compromising personal information.

  • The app is currently working on the payment feature, enhancing secure interactions with service providers.

Team Lead - Real-Estate App
Team Lead - Real-Estate App
  • Led a team as a Team Lead on a B2B CMS solution for real estate agents.

  • Prepared feature descriptions based on client requirements.

  • Implemented and maintained key features and components of the solution.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, IT
Bachelor's Degree, IT
Faculty of Organization and Informatics - Croatia
2009 - 2013 (4 years)