Darick Roco
@darickroco
Android engineer with 9 years in Kotlin/Java, leading migrations and CI/CD to deliver scalable mobile solutions.
PhilippinesWhat I'm looking for
I’m an Android engineer with 9 years of experience specializing in Kotlin and Java, with a strong focus on Clean Architecture, MVVM, and SOLID principles. I lead legacy migrations and modernize codebases to improve modularity, maintainability, and long-term scalability.
In my current role as Systems Lead, I oversee operations while modernizing business processes through efficient data and strategy management. I also drive market positioning by leveraging technical insights to improve customer engagement and business efficiency.
Previously at Hmlet Pte. Ltd., I architected and executed a full-scale codebase migration from Java to Kotlin, implementing MVVM and Clean Architecture to resolve technical debt for a multi-region Resident App. I also engineered a high-performance CI/CD pipeline to automate build, test, and deployment workflows, removing manual bottlenecks and accelerating development cycles.
Earlier, I delivered core Android product improvements through modular MVVM patterns and Kotlin/Java migration work, including a scalable White Label Solution using Gradle build variants. I’ve also developed a proprietary internal Android library that standardized UI components and networking logic, accelerating production for 10+ commercial applications.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Systems Lead
Family Retail Business
Apr 2021 - Present (5 years 3 months)
Led systems and operational modernization at Family Retail Business by improving business processes through data and strategy management. Directed marketing and operational strategy to drive customer engagement and business efficiency.
Senior Software Engineer (Android)
Hmlet Pte. Ltd.
Jan 2019 - Apr 2021 (2 years 3 months)
Architected and executed a Java to Kotlin codebase migration using MVVM and Clean Architecture to address technical debt and improve modularity for a multi-region resident app. Built a CI/CD pipeline to automate build, test, and deployment workflows and developed an internal communication tool using custom APIs.
Software Engineer (Android)
Jet8 Pte. Ltd.
Nov 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Performed a Java to Kotlin migration and applied a modular MVVM framework to replace legacy patterns and enforce separation of concerns. Developed a scalable white label solution using Gradle build variants and custom configurations for multiple global clients.
Software Engineer (Core Product)
Creative Hothouse Inc.
Jan 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 9 months)
Developed and maintained a proprietary internal Android library to standardize UI components and networking logic, supporting 10+ commercial applications. Worked on high-traffic social and e-commerce platforms including Fotoku, Kungfood, and Chop Chat.
Software Engineer
KLab Cyscorpions Inc.
Developed game features using Native UI and implemented localization for Japanese and Kindle markets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
City College of Calamba
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Earned a B.S. in Computer Science from City College of Calamba.
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Location
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