Senior Android Engineer with over 10 years of experience, specializing in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and scalable Design Systems. Proven track record of architecting complex UI/UX for global applications (HBO Max, discovery+), serving millions of users. Unique background in 3D design and creative tools, bridging the gap between engineering and design teams.
Senior Android Researcher,
May, 2025 - Dec, 20257 months
Focusing on Distributed AI Systems and Location-based services.
Conceptualized 'Gemini Genie', a distributed computing framework allowing for decentralized AI model calculations.
Developing 'GeoPaws', a location-based pet utility application utilizing advanced geolocation services and Firebase.
Implemented AI pet recognition features using on-device computer vision models.
Senior Software Engineer (Android), Warner Brothers Discovery
Oct, 2022 - May, 20252 years 7 months
Led engineering efforts for HBO Max/Max application adaptation for Foldable and Tablet devices.
Architected Large-Screen Support and breakpoint logic, contributing to the app receiving Google's 'Best Multi-device App' award.
Spearheaded 'AppTheme', a dynamic, token-based design system using Jetpack Compose.
Developed 'FocalConductor' for complex focus management on non-touch interfaces (TV/Keyboard).
Acted as primary technical contact with Google Engineering to resolve platform-level accessibility bugs.
Android Engineer, Hooligan Development
Jun, 2020 - Sep, 20222 years 3 months
(Subcontracting for Discovery, Inc) Led the strategic rollout of Jetpack Compose for the discovery+ app.
Conducted feasibility studies and moved Android to the forefront of the company's tech stack.
Collaborated with iOS and Web leads to unify design tokens for the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games coverage.
Owned End-to-End development of the Electronic Program Guide (EPG).
Android Developer & Android Team Lead, eventcloud
Aug, 2016 - Sep, 20193 years 1 month
Engineered core white-label build systems for high-profile clients.
Reduced application size by 77% (98MB to 22MB) and fatal crash rates by 85%.
Implemented the company's first formal QA and automated testing processes (Firebase Test Lab).
Utilized complex Gradle build flavors to maintain a single robust codebase for over 25 clients.
Founder, Weefee
Jan, 2016 - Dec, 20193 years 11 months
Built and shipped a native Android utility app for Wi-Fi sharing.
Managed full product lifecycle from concept to Google Play release.
Game Designer & 3D Developer, Kaneva
Jan, 2010 - Dec, 20166 years 11 months
Gained foundational understanding of 3D spatial environments and user interaction loops.
Roles included: Game Designer, Game Developer (Lua), and 3D Artist.
Experience informs current approach to immersive mobile UIs and animations.
Kotlin
Java
Android SDK
Jetpack Compose
Coroutines
Flow
MVVM
MVI
Clean Architecture
Modularization
Design Systems
Android Studio
Gradle
Git
Figma
CI/CD pipelines
Generative AI integration
XR (Extended Reality)
Large Screen/Foldable Support
Accessibility Services
Computer Science, Media & Writing, Film & Television, Bachelor's Majors, University of Cape Town
Jan, 2013 - Dec, 2016
Generative AI Solution Development, Databricks
Issued on: Oct 01, 2024
Advanced Android App Development, Google/Udacity
Issued on:
Advanced Kotlin, Google/Udacity
Issued on:
Best Multi-device App of the Year 2024 , Google (via WBD)
Awarded on: Jan 01, 2024
Contributor to the HBO Max app's recognition for large screen support.
2nd Place Winner - WBD Internal Hackathon , Warner Bros. Discovery
Awarded on: Dec 01, 2024
For an AI-concept improving accessibility.
2nd Place Winner - Discovery Hackathon , Discovery Inc.
Awarded on: Jan 01, 2022
For an Augmented Reality (AR) concept using Maps SDK.
Technology & Design