Alka Rai
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic Mobile Architect with over 13 years of experience in designing and delivering large-scale consumer mobile products. Expertise in leading cross-platform architecture initiatives, enhancing performance, and minimizing technical debt while establishing engineering practices that significantly reduce time to market. Proficient in native iOS and Android development as well as cross-platform frameworks, with a strong emphasis on mentoring large teams to foster growth and innovation. Skilled in implementing CI/CD pipelines to expedite mobile releases while collaborating closely with UX/UI teams to create seamless user experiences that prioritize security and scalability for complex enterprise requirements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Architect
Capgemini
06.2024 - Current
- Led architectural design projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and regulatory standards.
- Developed innovative design solutions leveraging advanced software tools and methodologies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline project delivery and improve efficiency.
- Conducted feasibility studies to assess project viability and inform strategic decisions.
- Presented design concepts to stakeholders, effectively communicating vision and gaining approval.
- Implemented sustainable architecture practices, contributing to environmental stewardship initiatives.
Mobile Architect
Capgemini India
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Developed innovative design solutions leveraging advanced software tools and methodologies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline project delivery and improve efficiency.
- Conducted feasibility studies to assess project viability and inform strategic decisions.
- Presented design concepts to stakeholders, effectively communicating vision and gaining approval.
- Implemented sustainable architecture practices, contributing to environmental stewardship initiatives.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering personalized design solutions that met specific needs and preferences.
- Mentored junior architects, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in design methodology.
Senior Analyst
Schenck RoTec India Limited
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and new features.
- Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
- Managing the team and their work for timely delivery.
- Timely client communication on a daily basis for smoothly delivery.
- Worked closely with other business analysts, development teams and infrastructure specialists to deliver high availability solutions for critical applications.
- Led initiatives for process improvement, resulting in enhanced productivity metrics.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
Senior Software Engineer
Praesidium IT Sol Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Worked closely with back end team on logics
- Wireframing, Project documentation
- Stand-up meetings with Product Owners
- Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
- Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
- Worked closely with other business analysts, development teams and infrastructure specialists to deliver high availability solutions for critical applications.
- Implemented Agile methodologies, improving project delivery timelines and team collaboration.
Software Developer II
Mobilyte Solutions PVT. LTD
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed Material design UI based apps and also managed offline apps using Sqlite.
- Worked closely with Developers for discussing issues related to functionality & collecting suggestions/plans to improve overall product quality.
- Requirement gathering, appropriate design , coding, testing, debugging and interaction with clients to ensure proper development and get regular feedback.
- Enthusiastic and willing to do whatever it takes to make sure tasks are completed on time and to the highest standard.
- Delivered projects with Agile Software development approach.
- Internal use only
IOS Developer
Infrawebsoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed and maintained iOS applications using Swift and Objective-C frameworks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define application requirements and user experiences.
- Conducted code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and optimize performance of applications.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for production issues, implementing solutions that improved app stability and user satisfaction.
Junior IOS Developer
Inext Solutions
03.2014 - 10.2014
- Developed and maintained high-quality iOS applications using Objective C.
- Conducted user research and usability testing to enhance user experience and interface design.
- Stayed updated with emerging technologies to integrate innovative solutions into existing applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality iOS applications according to client requirements.
Junior IPhone Application Developer
Nex-G Exuberant Solutions Pvt. Ltd
09.2012 - 02.2014
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and develop high-quality applications for various industries.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement software solutions.
- Wrote code for iOS applications.
- Created software applications in test-driven development environment.
Education
B. Tech -
Kurukshetra University
Haryana, India01.2010
Skills
- Skilled in mobile app development frameworks
- Languages: Swift, Objective-C, Dart
- Database: SQLite, Realm, CoreData
- Version Control: GitHub,Git, SVN,TFS
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions
- SDLC : Agile, Scrum, Kanban
- Web Services: XML, JSON and REST Tools: SourceTree, Jira, Sonarqube
Certification
SAFe 6.0 Agilist
Timeline
Mobile Architect
Capgemini
06.2024 - Current
Mobile Architect
Capgemini India
12.2021 - 06.2024
Senior Analyst
Schenck RoTec India Limited
08.2019 - 11.2021
Senior Software Engineer
Praesidium IT Sol Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 07.2019
Software Developer II
Mobilyte Solutions PVT. LTD
06.2016 - 06.2017
IOS Developer
Infrawebsoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd
11.2014 - 06.2016
Junior IOS Developer
Inext Solutions
03.2014 - 10.2014
Junior IPhone Application Developer
Nex-G Exuberant Solutions Pvt. Ltd
09.2012 - 02.2014
B. Tech -
Kurukshetra University