# Chaitanya Jayaschandran

> Staff Software Engineer at Blue Shield of California

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/chaitanyajayaschandran

Accomplished Software Technical Engineer – Mobile with over 15 years of hands-on experience in Android development using Java. Demonstrated success in delivering scalable, high-quality mobile applications, while leading cross-functional teams and driving best practices in code quality, architecture, and deployment workflows. Expertise spans mobile release planning, crash monitoring, SDK upgrades, hotfix management, and app publishing. Proactively exploring advanced technologies including Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Dependency Injection (Dagger/Hilt), Azure DevOps, cloud platforms, AI coding agents, and full-stack development. Known for fast adaptation to new tools, frameworks, and design patterns, coupled with strong analytical, design, and problem-solving skills.

## Work Experience
### Staff Software Engineer @ Blue Shield of California
Jan 2020 – Present | United States
Project: Blue Shield of California – Member Mobile App (Android)
• Contributed to major feature modules including User Authentication, Account Recovery, Find a Provider, Profile, My Health Team, Claims, and Pharmacy vendor migration.
• Played a key role in Dashboard redesign, Benefits display, and Message Center enhancements to improve user experience and accessibility.
• Led multiple cross-functional Agile teams delivering Android and iOS features in parallel, ensuring coordination across platforms and consistent UX.
• Collaborated with backend, UX, QA, and compliance teams to align deliverables with healthcare domain regulations and user expectations.
• Participated in release planning, SDK upgrades, code reviews, and app store submission processes to maintain stability and timely delivery.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Blue Shield of California
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020
Requirement gathering, designing, developing, and unit testing Android applications. Skilled in conducting code reviews, tracking analytics for performance insights, and providing end-to-end production support.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Blue Shield of California
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017
Requirement gathering, designing, developing, and unit testing Android applications. Skilled in conducting code reviews, tracking analytics for performance insights, and providing end-to-end production support.

### Senior Software Engineer - Android @ McFadyen Digital
Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 | Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Project: My Outfit Designer (MOD)
	•	Integrated social login with Google and Facebook SDKs, and implemented sharing via Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter.
	•	Added push notifications using Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) and in-app engagement through Kiip Rewards.
	•	Integrated Flurry Analytics and AdMob for behavioral tracking and monetization.
	•	Participated in Agile development: story writing, sprint planning, retrospectives.
	•	Conducted unit testing, implemented production bug fixes, and delivered multiple live releases.

### Software Engineer - Android @ Samsung Electronics
Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 | Bangalore, India
Project: Polaris Multi-Function Printer – CLX-8640ND/XAA

	•	Led development of the Address Book module with full CRUD functionality.
	•	Enabled multi-language UI support for global distribution.
	•	Participated in all Agile SDLC stages: requirements analysis, sprint planning, and technical documentation.
	•	Conducted integration testing, defect tracking (IBM ClearQuest), and ensured timely production fixes.
	•	Contributed to peer code reviews promoting scalable, maintainable codebases.

### Software Engineer - Android @ QBurst
Jan 2010 – Jan 2010
Project: Location Based Profile Manager (LBPM)

	•	Designed and developed a location-aware Android app that dynamically adjusted sound profiles based on user-defined zones.
	•	Integrated Google Maps API and developed responsive UIs for various screen sizes.
	•	Enabled usage analytics and participated in Agile ceremonies and documentation.
	•	Supported testing, regression, and iterative feature enhancement.


## Education
### Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chaitanyajayaschandran

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Last updated: 2026-04-12