Experience
2025 — Now
2025 — Now
San Jose, California, United States
2023 — 2025
2023 — 2025
Missouri, United States
As a Senior Android Developer at American Express, I spearheaded the creation of a customer loyalty app using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, providing users with a secure and seamless experience. Implemented MVVM architecture for clean, modular code, and integrated complex UI patterns using Navigation Graph for deep linking.
Key Contributions:
• Designed and implemented a Jetpack Compose UI, replacing legacy XML-based layouts.
• Ensured app stability with comprehensive unit and functional testing.
• Integrated GraphQL via Apollo client for streamlined data access and efficient queries.
• Leveraged Firebase for in-app messaging and real-time analytics to boost user engagement.
2018 — 2022
Seoul, South Korea
Contributed to the development of remittance solutions, focusing on beneficiary management and merchant transaction modules. Collaborated with a remote team to introduce new features and optimize cross-border payments using Kotlin and Android Architecture Components.
Key Contributions:
• Developed Beneficiary Management Module, ensuring data persistence and smooth API integration.
• Enhanced background processing with Android Work Manager for efficient task handling.
• Incorporated Firebase Cloud Messaging to increase user retention through real-time updates.
2016 — 2017
2016 — 2017
Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal
Led the Android app's early prototyping phase using Ionic and later built the native app using MVVM architecture, incorporating Android's material theme for an intuitive user experience.
Key Contributions:
• Architected the IME Pay Android app, integrating custom views and utility payment modules.
• Enabled precise location-based services with Google Maps SDK and Fused Location Provider.
• Implemented push notifications, offline search capabilities, and QR scanning for enhanced user
engagement.
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Master's degree
St. Xavier's College, Maitighar