Kavya Raj

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About Kavya Raj

As an experienced Native Android Developer with over 5.5 years of expertise, I specialize in building scalable and robust mobile applications. I have a strong command of Kotlin and Java, leveraging Android Studio to develop high-performance applications. My expertise extends across modern Android architecture patterns, including MVVM, Clean Architecture, and MVC, ensuring modular, maintainable, and testable code. I am proficient in Jetpack Compose, XML, RxJava, and Coroutines, creating seamless and dynamic user experiences. My backend integration skills include RESTful APIs, JSON parsing, and Retrofit, while I efficiently manage local data storage using Room DB and SQLite. Additionally, I have experience in Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) for cross-platform development and use Glide for optimized image loading. I implement Dependency Injection (Hilt/Dagger, Koin) for efficient code management and utilize Kotlin Flows for reactive programming. My development toolkit includes GIT for version control, cloud messaging APIs, and push notifications, ensuring smooth and scalable app functionality. I follow Test-Driven Development (TDD) with JUnit and Espresso to maintain high code quality and reliability. Beyond Android development, I have foundational knowledge of Flutter and Dart for cross-platform app development. Additionally, I have experience with JEE, SQL, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP, Servlets, Spring, and Hibernate, broadening my technical scope. Currently, I am expanding my expertise by pursuing an MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. I am passionate about integrating AI and robotics into mobile development to build future-ready applications. In addition to my technical skills, I enjoy mentoring junior developers, fostering a culture of best practices and continuous learning. I thrive in agile, collaborative environments, actively contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and problem-solving to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products. Always eager for new challenges, I strive to innovate and contribute to dynamic, forward-thinking teams.