About
Chandrakanth Gowda
Android Developer | Web Developer | Freelance Developer
About
Lead Android Developer with 10+ years of experience in designing, building, and maintaining high-quality, scalable mobile applications. Skilled in native Android development with Java and Kotlin, and experienced in agile practices, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Over the course of my career, I have also worked as a Web and API Developer for 2–3 years, contributing to full-stack application development and backend services. Enthusiastic about clean code, UI/UX excellence, and mentoring junior developers. Additionally, I am a passionate ethical hacker and security tester with strong knowledge of application and API security. My work spans multiple industries including Job Marketplaces, Staff Management & Payroll, IoT, Smart Home Automation, and Healthcare.
Skills
My Skills
Primary Expertise
Java, Kotlin
Android SDK
MVVM, MVP
Clean Architecture
Retrofit
LiveData, ViewModel, Room
RxJava, Coroutines
Firestore, Remote Config
Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics
Engineering Practices
Agile Development, Unit Testing
Code Reviews, CI/CD
App Security, Web Security
API Testing
Cybersecurity Best Practices
Full Stack & Tools
Django, Python
Spring Boot, Microservices
MongoDB, MySQL, Firestore
Soft Skills
Strong communication & collaboration
Team mentoring & leadership
Stakeholder management across product, sales, and engineering teams
Experience
Work Experience
Experience
10Cosine Tech Solutions
Private Limited (Vivid Smart Home)
(2024 Oct - 2025 July)
Lead Android / Backend Developer
Vivid Smart Home Solutions provides intelligent home automation products that empower users to control appliances remotely or offline via Android and iOS apps.
Key Contributions:
- Leading development of Android app for smart home control, supporting real-time device management, scheduling, and ambient settings.
- Designed and implemented robust APIs to manage device connectivity, user actions, and scheduling workflows.
- Enabled offline access through local network integration, allowing seamless device control without active internet.
- Contributed to the system architecture for scalable integration of smart switches, sensors, and user settings across mobile platforms.
- Collaborated with firmware, iOS, and backend teams to ensure consistent functionality across devices and platforms.
Workex Solutions & Services Pvt. Ltd
(2019 May - 2024 Nov)
Lead Android Developer
Workex is a smart HRMS with Staff Attendance App, Payroll HR Software & staff hiring platform, trusted by over 50 Lakh users. You can now experience digital attendance HR manager, pay manager & office staff hiring under one HRMS app.
Key Contributions:
- Designed and Built native app with 3 million downloads and 99.80% crash free user within a year.
- Played the lead role in Planning and Designing Architecture, Design Patterns, Reusable Module, Optimisation, Server Driven multi lingual content rendering for the android app.
- Extensively worked on MVVM, Caching mechanism using Room, RxJava, Firebase analytics, Firebase Messaging and Rich Notification, Remote Config, Payment gateway integration.
- Implemented CI/CD pipeline for Android app development, primarily through Firebase App Distribution and Firebase Test Lab.
- Integrated Payment Gateway SDKs like Razorpay and PayU for recruiter package purchases.
- Implemented KYC verification by integrating Equal API SDK.
DrLive Software Pvt.
Ltd
(2014 Aug - 2019 May)
Senior Android / Web Application Developer
I Have worked as Senior Android / Web Application Developer. The key responsibilities that i have handled in DrLive project are creating the structure of the project, researching for best WEB RTC technology and building the Android Application. Designing and implementing UI for DrLive. Developed modules for Server Communication, Download and Cache the contents, Internet speed test, Tracking user activities, InApp Notifications, Internet Connectivity Status. Developed real time communication module to provides secure Audio-Video medical consults using mobile sdk’s for WEB RTC. Implemented and customized third party libraries.Worked extensively with Java, Android Touch frameworks and third party API including Java mail API. Supervise all efforts to optimize and debug Android problems, providing quality assurance direction Android Developer.
Works
Works
Manage Staff Attendance & Salary | Hire & Post Jobs | Search Jobs & Learn Skills
Workex
- Staff, Attendance & Payroll
Workex – Staff, Attendance & Payroll is a smart HRMS solution trusted by over 5 million users, combining staff management, attendance tracking, payroll automation, and hiring in a single platform. The app enables job seekers to find opportunities and recruiters to post jobs and access a candidate database. It offers smart staff attendance management with features like geolocation and face-recognition-based check-ins, while HR teams can effortlessly generate automated payslips and payroll based on attendance data.
Features
Multi Role Login
Designed and implemented a scalable application architecture supporting role-based authentication with dynamic module loading tailored to specific user roles, including Job Seeker, Recruiter, Business Owner, and Staff.
Vernacular Content Module
Engineered a vernacular user interface with support for 9 languages, enabling seamless on-demand content delivery from the server.
Dynamic UI
Pioneered a server-driven dynamic UI rendering framework leveraging Firebase Remote Config, Firestore, and APIs for flexible and adaptive user experiences.
SMART Attendace Module
Developed advanced attendance management capabilities through Geo-fencing and Face Recognition, integrating Geolocation API, Camera2 API, and ML Kit.
In-App Messaging
Customized and optimized Firebase services including Remote Config, In-App Messaging, Crashlytics, and Analytics to enhance personalization, stability, and actionable insights.
Vivid Smart Home | Vivid is an Essential, Reliable and Efficient home automation solution
Vivid
Smart Home
- Vivid is an Essential, Reliable and Efficient Home Automation System to
Control.
Vivid Smart Home is an essential, reliable, and efficient home automation system designed to make modern living seamless. With intuitive Android and iOS apps, users can control appliances both remotely over the internet or offline via their local network, ensuring uninterrupted convenience and reliability. From managing daily comfort to enhancing home security, Vivid empowers homeowners with intelligent solutions for a connected lifestyle.
Smart Switches & Lighting :
Control lights, fans, and appliances with ease. Works with or without internet directly from the mobile app via the local network.
Effortless Control :
Manage your entire home using the Vivid Smart App or through voice-activated commands. Adjust ambient lights, set room temperature, or monitor security — anytime, anywhere.
Schedules & Scenes :
Schedule appliances and create scenes that automate device operations. Set lights or appliances to turn on/off at specific times or group multiple devices into smart routines for everyday convenience.
Motorized Solutions :
Automate gates, garage shutters, curtains, and blinds for effortless comfort and convenience.
Security Solutions :
Enhance safety with smart locks, video door phones, cameras, and intrusion detection systems.
