Roberto A.

Roberto A.

Buenos Aires, Argentina
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About Me

Roberto has a decade-plus worth of experience building highly engaging mobile experiences; pushing mobile technologies to the limit using the latest tools, frameworks, approaches and best practices for the delivery of Android/Java-based apps and highly performant REST APIs. He has team lead experience; working on small Agile teams with a strong grasp of the technical tenets that drive the design, building, optimization, deployment, and maintenance of Android solutions.

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Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Android Developer
2016 - Present (9 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

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

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

fromAtoB
fromAtoB
Android Team Leader
2017 - Present (8 years)
Berlin, Germany
  • Manage a team of 5 developers; driving mobile initiatives to create dynamic solutions for the company's Android app and set up the infrastructure to scale the Android team.

  • Expanded the Android development ecosystem for the app; participating in server API design and changes, as well as on UI/UX tasks on the project.

  • Tested cutting-edge concepts and implemented the latest Android development trends for the migration to a Kotlin multimodule setup, with MVP, use cases and repositories.

Friendinsurance
Friendinsurance
Software Technical Lead
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Berlin, Germany
  • Led a multidisciplinary team of 4 in the iteration of well-architected solutions on Friendinsurance's Java backend system.

  • Provided a full range of management know-how on the project and maintained in-depth expertise in product, technology, architecture and design.

  • Refined and implemented new methods, procedures, tools and policies for the delivery of high-quality service on the project.

Freelancer / Independent Consultant
Freelancer / Independent Consultant
Android Developer
2016 - Present (9 years)
Remote
  • Architect and implement critical software components into Android solutions, research new technologies, lead projects and own the delivery of results.

  • Design, code, test, debug, and document Android-based programs, subroutines, and scripts on projects; devising app systems and procedures to optimize functional requirements for clients.

  • Provides services to multiple project teams, guidance to less-experienced programmers, and conduct presentations to end-users on the use of developed solutions.

Safer Taxi Limited
Safer Taxi Limited
Chief Technology Officer
2014 - 2016 (2 years)
South America
  • Provided executive decisions for business planning and technical roadmaps and managed 15+ developers; coordinating mobile and server-side developers on a worldwide distributed team.

  • Stayed on top of technology trends and developments; performing several integrations with different partners in different countries, technologies, languages and workflows.

  • Facilitated a culture of productivity and continuous improvement through efficient resource planning, technical interviews, developer performance reviews, and periodic follow-ups.

Safer Taxi Limited
Safer Taxi Limited
Lead Android Developer
2012 - 2016 (4 years)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Led and followed laid down SDLC processes in the iteration of Android apps on a worldwide distributed team handling 4 brands and 12 published apps.

  • Worked on app features triaging, planning, estimation, development, and publication; based on business needs and priorities - coordinating tasks with backend developers schedule.

  • Acted as a primary technical support resource on server API designs and changes for specific assignments involving mobile development within Safer Taxis.

Autodesk - Globant Contractor
Autodesk - Globant Contractor
Android Developer
2011 - 2011
Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Built and took technical ownership of Buzzword's native app developed using the Android SDK and Android NDK; with integration to the proprietary 3D engine built on C++.

  • Provided app support for both phones (single panel) and tablet (multipanel) on the same APK.

  • Worked on local file management operations (CRUD) and handled integration tasks with WebDav services.

TD Ameritrade - Global Contractor
TD Ameritrade - Global Contractor
Java Developer
2010 - 2011 (1 year)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Provided delivery expertise for integration processes with an external data source provider and an exposed API with other internal web services and web apps for use.

  • Provided hands-on expertise for change and risk analysis/assessment of internal web applications on projects.

  • Researched and triaged technical issues across different app environments; ensuring that apps meet all technical requirements and are defect-free.

Google - Globant Contractor
Google - Globant Contractor
Java Developer
2010 - 2010
Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Built the necessary libraries and services for the development of Google's Buzz Java Client.

  • Incorporated the latest standards and best practices on the project with a focus on performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.

  • Fixed bugs in the written code and worked on validations.

Electronic Arts (EA)
Electronic Arts (EA)
Java Developer / Flex + Actionscript Developer
2009 - 2009
Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Developed elegant apps on the Facebook app for Allies and Rivals with high-quality, maintainable, and reusable code.

  • Worked as part of Electronic Arts' team on the customization of the Liferay portal system; estimating work efforts to assist in project prioritization.

  • Diagnosed and troubleshot app issues in production and test environments.

Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation
Java Developer
2007 - 2008 (1 year)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Worked on the full lifecycle development of Travelocity's web app and Lastminute.com's new web services platform.

  • Designed and built features for the new platform to meet availability, resiliency, and scalability requirements.

  • Debugged and resolved technical problems that arose during implementation.

Visa
Visa
Java Developer
2007 - 2007
Argentina
  • Architected and designed high performing, robust and scalable systems for the development of a CRUD system for Visa Argentina.

  • Designed and implemented solutions utilizing complex Java/J2EE technologies and middleware systems on the project.

  • Identified bottlenecks and bugs, devised solutions and maintained efficient, reusable, and reliable code on the solution.

Showcase

Android and API Full Stack Developer - BitFlow
Android and API Full Stack Developer - BitFlow
  • BitFlow is a digital portfolio application offering comprehensive information on 600+ digital currencies and 170+ exchange rates.

  • It provides features for pricing, market cap, trends, and supplies, enabling users to make informed decisions.

  • BitFlow aims to optimize digital portfolio management through data and tools.

Android Lead Developer - Safer Taxi
Android Lead Developer - Safer Taxi
  • Safer Taxi is a real-time taxi/ride-booking service with a mobile app.

  • It offers high-end cars at lower costs than Uber.

  • The service has achieved 200,000 rides and 5,000 taxi drivers per month in Latin America.

Android Lead Developer - Viapool/Ticket Taxi
Android Lead Developer - Viapool/Ticket Taxi
  • Viapool is an Argentinian corporate transport service based in Buenos Aires.

  • The app facilitates corporate trips through taxis, black cars, and buses.

  • Viapool currently has 150,000 users completing trips daily.

Education

Education
BSc Information Technology Engineering
Universidad Argentina de la Empresa
2004 - 2010 (6 years)