Mani Kdm

Technical Lead with 12+ years of experience architecting and delivering scalable Android applications across retail, healthcare, fintech, and enterprise domains, including PayPal's consumer app used by millions of users worldwide. Deep expertise in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines/Flow, and Multi-Module Clean Architecture, with hands-on experience integrating NFC-based payments, Bluetooth/BLE device communication, and RFID-based tracking systems. Proven track record leading teams of 10+ engineers, delivering 50+ enterprise-scale features, and strengthening engineering quality through improved test coverage and SonarQube compliance.

Working knowledge of Kotlin Multiplatform, Flutter, and Swift, paired with strong advocacy for AI-assisted engineering (GitHub Copilot, Claude) to accelerate delivery velocity and code quality.

Technical Lead at Photon Interactive Pvt Ltd (2025-04 – Present)

Client Engagements: Adusa, Williams-Sonoma

• Lead a team of 10+ engineers building scalable Android applications using Multi-Module Architecture and Jetpack Compose.
• Delivered 50+ EPIC-level features with end-to-end ownership from requirement analysis to production deployment.
• Drove enterprise-wide XML-to-Compose migration, establishing reusable UI components and state-driven design systems.
• Own technical solution design and LLD reviews for enterprise-scale applications, enforcing Clean Architecture and SOLID principles.
• Ensured Android–iOS feature parity through close collaboration with cross-platform and backend teams.
• Maintained 80%+ unit test coverage and strengthened SonarQube compliance, improving release stability and reducing regressions.
• Standardized code review, release documentation, deployment checklists, and rollback strategies; partnered with QA to expand automation coverage.
• Introduced AI-assisted development workflows (GitHub Copilot, Claude) with defined usage guidelines, accelerating delivery while maintaining secure, standards-compliant code.
• Delivered sprint demos, technical walkthroughs, and stakeholder presentations for leadership and client teams.

Senior Staff Engineer at Altimetrik India Pvt Ltd (2023-09 – 2025-03)

Client: PayPal

• Architected scalable multi-module Android applications aligned with Clean Architecture and SOLID principles.
• Led large-scale migration from legacy XML-based UI to Jetpack Compose, improving UI scalability, maintainability, and developer productivity.
• Designed reusable Jetpack Compose components, theming systems, and state-driven UI architectures.
• Contributed to initial Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) adoption with ~3 months of hands-on experience in shared module setup and cross-platform architecture discussions.
• Led performance optimization initiatives including memory profiling, ANR reduction, startup time improvements, and rendering optimizations.
• Implemented Accessibility (WCAG) and RTL compliance to support global and inclusive user experiences.
• Enhanced CI/CD pipelines and release automation to ensure stable, predictable deployment cycles.
• Mentored Android engineers through code reviews, architecture guidance, and internal knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Participated in architecture governance, technical roadmap planning, and engineering best-practice discussions.
• Supported data localization, privacy, and regulatory compliance initiatives across enterprise applications.

Staff Engineer at Altimetrik India Pvt Ltd (2019-06 – 2023-08)

Client: PayPal

• Implemented NFC-based payment integrations enabling secure contactless transaction workflows in fintech solutions.
• Implemented Kotlin Coroutines and Flow for structured concurrency, asynchronous processing, and reactive data streams.
• Integrated REST APIs with backend systems including authentication, caching, retry strategies, offline support, and robust error handling.
• Built analytics and feature-tracking dashboards using Looker and Amplitude to support data-driven product decisions.
• Collaborated closely with product managers, designers, and UX teams for scalable feature planning and execution.

Android Developer at IDC Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd (2018-05 – 2019-05)

Client: Merck

• Developed healthcare and medical applications with Bluetooth-enabled health device integrations for real-time patient and diagnostic data synchronization.
• Used WorkManager for reliable background synchronization, medication reminders, and offline task scheduling.
• Implemented secure local storage using Room and encrypted databases for sensitive medical information.
• Integrated Firebase Remote Config, Analytics, and Crashlytics for feature rollout management and production monitoring.

Mobile Developer at Sanjeevi Technology Solutions (2016-09 – 2018-05)

• Developed Android applications with advanced, interactive UI components for enterprise and consumer-facing solutions.
• Integrated RxAndroid, Google Maps APIs, Bluetooth/BLE communication, and RFID-based device interactions.
• Worked extensively with device sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS) for real-time monitoring applications.

Android Developer at Pondy IT Soft Solutions Pvt Ltd (2014-04 – 2016-08)

• Developed multilingual Android applications with RTL support and sensor-based functionality for enhanced user interaction.
• Integrated YouTube API, Google Maps, Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), and device sensors including GPS and motion sensors.
• Built ERP applications for educational institutions supporting scalable academic and administrative workflows.

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science – TSM Jain College of Technology, Anna University (2010 – 2014)