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Vlad Cotfas

@vladcotfas1

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Independent freelancer with 10+ years in tech.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to leverage my extensive experience in mobile engineering while collaborating with innovative teams on impactful projects.

I am an independent freelancer with over a decade of experience in technology, specializing in mobile engineering and full-stack development. My journey has been marked by a commitment to delivering high-quality results while fostering strong business relationships with clients worldwide. I thrive in remote roles, whether full-time, part-time, or freelance, and I am always eager to collaborate on innovative projects.

Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered complex features for millions of users on both Android and iOS platforms. My expertise spans a wide range of technologies, including Kotlin, Swift, React Native, and various backend solutions. I take pride in my ability to enhance user satisfaction and security in mobile applications, as evidenced by my contributions to projects that have achieved high ratings on app stores. My passion for continuous learning has led me to stay updated on the latest trends in mobile architecture and development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer / Mobile

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DIGITALBINARY.IO

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)

As a Senior Software Engineer at DIGITALBINARY.IO, I deliver expertise in mobile technologies, focusing on Android and iOS development. I have contributed to various projects, including creating a personal brand and an open-source Mobile-SDK-Camera library. My work emphasizes security, software architecture, and CI/CD practices.

Android Java Kotlin iOS Swift React Native CI CD Docker Jenkins GitHub

Senior Mobile Engineer

ROVER.COM

Sep 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 7 months)

In my role as a Senior Mobile Engineer at ROVER.COM, I successfully delivered impactful features for over 1 million users on Android and iOS. I enhanced app security and user satisfaction, contributing to a high rating on Google Play while managing the full development lifecycle.

Android iOS Kotlin Swift React Native GitHub Espresso XCTest

Senior Software Engineer

CONTRACTOR, NDA

Jan 2018 - Feb 2021 (3 years 1 month)

As a Senior Software Engineer under NDA, I developed Android and iOS applications for global clients, focusing on backend solutions for healthcare. I implemented complex features and maintained direct communication with clients, ensuring project success.

Android iOS Java SQL Spring Boot Hibernate Jenkins Firebase

Android Software Engineer

CASHDIVIDER.COM

Jul 2015 - Apr 2017 (1 year 9 months)

At CASHDIVIDER.COM, I created finance management and inspirational quotes Android apps, achieving high user ratings. My focus was on user experience and effective database integration.

Android Java Firebase Realm Gradle Push Notifications Analytics

Android Software Engineer

TOPMOTIVE.COM

Jul 2012 - Jul 2015 (3 years)

During my time at TOPMOTIVE.COM, I developed Java Android applications for automotive clients, enhancing project modularity and collaborating closely with the team to ensure success.

Android Java SOAP XML JSON

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Petru Maior University

Master of Science, Information Technology

2015 - 2017

Achieved a Master of Science in Information Technology, with a thesis on search techniques in peer-to-peer networks based on the ACO algorithm.

Petru Maior University

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology

2012 - 2015

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Information Technology, focusing on implementing a multiplatform distributed system for database management in C++/Java.