Prashanth Sampath Kumar

preshanths88@gmail.com +1 801 698 3068 New York

I am a senior software engineer who works on modern mobile and web apps. I have a passion for solving problems and creating great products.

Skills

  • Mobile apps development using React Native
  • Knowledge of standard practices and libraries in React Native ecosystem like Apollo, Redux and GraphQL etc.,
  • Web apps development using React
  • Good knowledge of JavaScript, ES6
  • Unit and snapshot testing with Jest
  • iOS apps development using Objective-C and Swift
  • Worked on GraphQL endpoints and RESTful services
  • Relentless, self-motivated learner
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Professional Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Paperless Inc. // Aug 2019 - Jun 2023

  • Worked on various features and enhancements on Paperlesspost's iOS and android apps.
  • Built and refined the Paperlesspost mobile experience during the course of its various road maps.
  • Worked with the team to organize the efforts towards app's performance, stability, and clean code.
  • Made engineering decisions based on data analysis and collaboration with the team.
  • Used: React Native, Redux, GraphQL, Swift, Objective C etc.,

Senior Mobile Engineer

Sitetracker Llc. // Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Worked on offline caching/reconciling and edit features of the Sitetracker mobile app.
  • Worked on image editing, annotating and commenting features of the Sitetracker mobile app.
  • Worked on navigation and UI revamp features of the Sitetracker mobile app.
  • Worked on unit testing, snapshot testing, continuous integration, enhancements and bug fixes.
  • Used: React Native, Redux, Apex, Swift, Objective C etc.,

Senior Software Engineer

Rapid Value Solutions Inc. (contingent worker for Facebook) // Feb 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Built CMMS enterprise app from the ground up, worked on various enhancements and revamps.
  • Used: React Native, Relay, Relay Modern, GraphQL, Swift, Objective C etc.,

Senior Software Engineer

Rapid Value Solutions Inc. // Sep 2014 – Jan 2015

  • Worked on rBeacon and Citi hackathon iOS apps
  • Used: Swift, Objective C etc.,

Web Developer Intern

Thinix Inc. // May 2013 – Aug 2013

  • Built Okoboji.com, a local website for Okoboji, Iowa where users can post ads, classifieds, autos, real estate, events listings etc.,
  • Used: Umbraco CMS, C#, Razor, jQuery, JavaScript, MySQL
  • Involved in all phases of software development from design to deployment.

Analyst

Verizon Data Services India Ltd. // Aug 2011 – Jun 2012

  • Worked on Verizon's PPSH (Personalized Predictive Service Help), a web based work flow creation application for home routers and set-top boxes.
  • Used: Java, IBM MQ, jQuery, JavaScript, MySQL, and Web Logic
  • Developed various workflows in PPSH.
  • Collaborated with the application architect and backend developers on workflow and API design.
  • Worked with QA on black-box integration tests.

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions Inc. // Dec 2009 – Aug 2011

  • Worked as a developer on various Ask.com's iOS applications: Ask.com app, Dictionary.com app and Miss Spell's class app
  • Used: Objective C, iPhone SDK. Xcode4.0, SQLite
  • Developed various UI components and data fetching layer.
  • Participated in various phases of software development life cycle of the project.
  • Wrote UI automation tests and unit tests.
  • Worked with QA on acceptance, UI, stress and integration tests.

Open Source Work

For more details and more projects, please have a look at my GitHub profile.

All of the above can be found through my GitHub profile: github.com/prash88

Education

  • MS in Computer Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa // Aug 2012-Aug 2014
  • BE in Electronics and Communications, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India // 2005