profile Image

Hello I'mBhuvanesh Balasundaram

Lead Software Developer

With a decade of experience developing varied applications, I lead teams to create innovative, user-driven solutions. Committed to delivering scalable, top-tier apps.

Skills

Android

Kotlin

Java

Jetpack

MVVM

Firebase

Coroutines

Rest

GraphQL

JUnit5

Espresso

SqLite

RealmDB

Git

CI/CD

Fastlane

Docker

TypeScript

NodeJs

NestJs

React

NextJs

MongoDB

DataDog

Figma

Experience

Freelance

Chennai, India

Lead Developer

Led development of an Android educational app using Kotlin, MVVM, and Clean Architecture, ensuring modular, scalable, and testable code. Built a full-featured e-commerce platform with Next.js frontend and MedusaJS backend, integrating payment gateways, order management, and user authentication. Delivered end-to-end development across both mobile and web, collaborating closely with clients and handling technical decisions independently.

Mar 2024 - Present

Remitbee Inc

Chennai, India

Lead Developer

Led a 3-member Android team, overseeing code reviews, pull requests, and release management with a strong focus on automation and quality. Collaborated cross-functionally with design, QA, and backend teams to deliver smooth and secure international money transfer experiences. Rewrote the entire Remitbee Android app using Jetpack Compose, completing the revamp within 6 months. Delivered the first release with 99.8% crash-free sessions (currently at 99.9%) and significantly improved user experience and Play Store ratings.

Nov 2021 - Feb 2024

ST Global Technologies

Chennai, India

Tech Lead

Led a 6-member Android team delivering over 6 apps for TmmmT Tech (Saudi Arabia), including food delivery and tow booking platforms with real-time location tracking. Spearheaded development using Kotlin, MVVM, GraphQL, and CI/CD, ensuring scalable and maintainable codebases. Developed a Sunmi POS application for restaurant chefs to receive and manage orders in real time, deployed on Sunmi store. Revamped team workflows and mentoring processes, earning the internal "Game Changer" award for elevating delivery speed and code quality.

Jan 2018 - Nov 2021

Vertace Consultants

Chennai, India

Senior Software Engineer

Led a 5-member team developing banking, booking, and e-commerce applications, including wallet solutions for Equitas and DCB Bank with UPI integration. Delivered multiple Android apps independently using Java, Kotlin, MVP, and custom SDK development practices. Played a key role in project architecture, secure transaction handling, and third-party service integrations. Recognized with three internal awards: "Tesla Innovator", "Helping Hand", and "Favourite Person of the Year" for outstanding contributions and team support.

Aug 2016 - Nov 2017

Adriel Technologies

Chennai, India

Software Engineer

Built and maintained Android applications and CMS websites for clients across media, services, and other sectors. Delivered end-to-end solutions using Android, WordPress, and Drupal, ensuring performance, usability, and consistent architecture across platforms. Focused on clean code practices, efficient delivery, and adapting solutions to diverse client needs.

Aug 2016 - Nov 2017

PRIST University

Thanjavur, India

BTech ECE

Jul 2010 - Oct 2013

PRPC

Thanjavur, India

Diploma in ECE

Jun 2007 - Apr 2010

Projects

Cokupa

Cokupa Foods, Chennai

Full Stack Developer

Freelancing Project

Oct 2024 - Mar 2025

Cokupa is a niche food-commerce platform focused on providing healthy, natural food products for children. The platform offers an end-to-end eCommerce experience, combining modern UI/UX with a robust headless backend powered by MedusaJS. A fully responsive storefront built with Next.js and TailwindCSS, powered by a headless MedusaJS v2 backend with custom modules. Features include secure checkout with order tracking and email alerts, and an admin dashboard for managing inventory, customers, and orders.

Next.jsMedusaJS (v2)TypeScriptPostgreSQLTailwindCSSAWS EC2WebStormCashfree PG

Remitbee

Remitbee Inc, Canada

Lead Developer

Remitbee India Pvt Ltd, Chennai

Nov 2021 - Feb 2024

Led rewrite of Remitbee fintech app using Kotlin, MVVM, and Jetpack Compose, increasing crash-free users from 80% to 99.9%. Architected scalable Android app with GraphQL and Hilt, reducing API latency by 25% and navigation complexity by 30%. Integrated Datadog, Persona, and ExoPlayer, enabling robust analytics, KYC verification, and in-app tutorials. Established CI/CD pipelines, accelerating release cycles by 30% and achieving 85% test coverage with JUnit5 and Espresso.

KotlinJetpack ComposeMVVMHiltGraphQLCoroutinesFlowRoomCI/CDFastlaneJenkinsJUnit5KotestEspressoDatadogPersonaExoPlayerMaterial Design

STZ

Backend Developer

ST Global Technologies, Chennai

Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

STZ is a scalable SaaS platform tailored for clients in the Middle East, designed to power e-commerce stores and food delivery businesses. The platform supports multi-purpose use cases with a modular, API-first architecture, enabling fast deployments for various business models. Robust platform featuring advanced product catalog management with rich filtering and categorization. Includes a flexible cart module supporting multi-vendor and diverse product types. The backend is adaptable for both e-commerce and food delivery workflows, with role-based access control, high-performance APIs (with validation, guards, and error handling), and a MongoDB schema designed for dynamic data models.

NestJSMongoDBApollo GraphQLTypeScriptGitWebStorm

TmmmT

TmmmT Tech. Saudi Arabia

Lead Developer

ST Global Technologies, Chennai

Jan 2018 - Nov 2021

TmmmT is a versatile three-in-one e-commerce and food delivery application connecting users with restaurants, large retail stores, and small local shops across multiple regions. As the Lead Android Developer, I guided a team of developers to build a scalable, user-centric app that enables users to order food and products, track deliveries in real-time, purchase digital goods (e.g., recharge cards, iTunes, Google Play cards), and communicate seamlessly with restaurants, delivery partners, merchants, and customer support via real-time chat.

KotlinMVVMKoinGraphQLRealm DBCI/CDFastlaneCircle CIFirebaseJUnit5EspressoPayfort SDKWebSocketMaterial Design

TmmmT Master

TmmmT Tech. Saudi Arabia

Lead Developer

ST Global Technologies, Chennai

Jan 2018 - Nov 2021

Led development of TmmmT Master app enables merchants to accept or reject orders, track them in real-time, manage the order lifecycle until delivery, edit user orders, and communicate with users, delivery partners, and customer support via real-time chat. It also supports Sunmi POS devices with integrated printer functionality for seamless order processing.

KotlinMVVMKoinGraphQLRealm DBCI/CDFastlaneCircle CIFirebaseJUnit5EspressoAIDL (Sunmi POS)WebSocketMaterial Design

TmmmT Captain

TmmmT Tech. Saudi Arabia

Lead Developer

ST Global Technologies, Chennai

Jan 2018 - Nov 2021

Led development of TmmmT Captain app empowers delivery partners to accept or reject incoming orders, navigate to stores and customer locations using integrated maps, view order details and commission earnings, and communicate with users, stores, and customer support via real-time chat

KotlinMVVMKoinGraphQLRealm DBCI/CDFastlaneCircle CIFirebaseJUnit5EspressoGoogle Maps APIWebSocketMaterial Design

Sthat

TmmmT Tech. Saudi Arabia

Lead Developer

ST Global Technologies, Chennai

Jan 2018 - Nov 2021

Sthat is an innovative on-demand tow truck booking application developed for TmmmT Tech, Saudi Arabia, enabling users to book various types of tow trucks based on their specific needs. The app offers real-time truck tracking, secure payment processing via Payfort (an Amazon company), and seamless communication with truck drivers and customer support through real-time chat. Supporting English and Arabic with full RTL compatibility

KotlinMVVMKoinGraphQLRealm DBCI/CDFastlaneCircle CIFirebasePayfort SDKWebSocketMaterial Design

Sthat Captain

TmmmT Tech. Saudi Arabia

Lead Developer

ST Global Technologies, Chennai

Jan 2018 - Nov 2021

Sthat Captain is a partner-facing application developed for TmmmT Tech, Saudi Arabia, designed to empower tow truck drivers to manage incoming booking requests efficiently. The app allows drivers to accept or reject bids, navigate to customer locations using integrated maps, and communicate with users, customer support, and stores via real-time chat. Supporting English and Arabic with RTL compatibility

KotlinMVVMKoinGraphQLRealm DBCI/CDFastlaneCircle CIFirebasePayfort SDKWebSocketMaterial Design

Cippy Wallet & SDK

DCB Bank

Developer

Vertace Consultant, Chennai

Aug 2016 - Nov 2017

Cippy Wallet is a feature-rich digital wallet application developed for Android, enabling users to manage, transfer, and utilize their funds seamlessly — similar to platforms like Paytm. Designed for high usability and security, the app streamlines everyday financial transactions.

JavaREST APIsRetrofitSQLiteMavenCustom Maven RepositoryBilldesk

Purz Wallet

Equitas Bank

Developer

Vertace Consultant, Chennai

Aug 2016 - Nov 2017

Purz Wallet is a comprehensive digital wallet application developed for Android, designed to simplify digital payments and money management. The app delivers a seamless and secure financial experience, mirroring core features found in leading platforms like Paytm.

JavaREST APIsRetrofitSQLiteMavenBilldesk

Shakthi Apps

Developer

Vertace Consultant, Chennai

Aug 2016 - Nov 2017

Shakthi Apps is an Android-based online retail platform built for grocery and stationery shopping — similar in functionality to BigBasket. The app provides users with a complete e-commerce experience, from product discovery to secure checkout and order confirmation.

JavaREST APIsRetrofitSQLiteMavenBilldesk

Irumudi

Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peedam, Melmaruvathur

Developer

Vertace Consultant, Chennai

Aug 2016 - Nov 2017

Shakthi Apps is an Android-based online retail platform built for grocery and stationery shopping — similar in functionality to BigBasket. The app provides users with a complete e-commerce experience, from product discovery to secure checkout and order confirmation.

JavaREST APIsRetrofitSQLiteMavenBilldesk

Let's work together

I'm excited to collaborate! Reach out and let’s bring your ideas to life.

+91 8489 207008

bhuvan0616@gmail.com

B3-G2, Annai Avanthika Apartments,
Vayalveli Road, Vengaivasal,
Sithalapakkam, Chennai
Tamilnadu, India - 600126