# Subin Babu > Senior Software Engineer @ Panasonic Well | Android, Kotlin, Flutter, Java Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/subin With over 10 years of experience in software development, I specialize in creating robust and user-centric mobile applications. At Panasonic Well, I contribute to backend services and mobile application development by leveraging my expertise in Android, Kotlin, Flutter, and TypeScript. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I help deliver efficient, maintainable, and high-performing mobile features through rigorous code reviews and task prioritization. My mission is to drive innovation in mobile app development by focusing on performance, reliability, and user satisfaction. Previously, I supported the development of software and services tailored for modern families during my tenure as an Android Engineer at Rakuten and ViaPath. My technical expertise and commitment to excellence enable impactful contributions to the mobile development domain. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Panasonic Well Jan 2024 – Present | Palo Alto, California, United States I played a pivotal role in the mobile application development at Panasonic Well, leading significant feature implementations. • Contributed substantial code to backend services, enhancing the functionality of mobile features. • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to triage issues and prioritize development tasks. • Ensured best practices in performance, reliability, and maintainability through rigorous code reviews. ### Android Engineer @ Yohana Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | Palo Alto, California, United States Wellness company creating software, services, and hardware specifically for modern families. Our first offering is the Yohana Membership: a personal assistant service designed for busy parents (especially moms) to help lighten the mental load of having too much to do. ### Software Engineer - Android @ Rakuten Ready Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Mateo, California, United States Contributed to the development of large-scale Android applications supporting millions of global users within the Rakuten ecosystem. Collaborated with product, design, and backend teams to enhance user experience and deliver new, high-impact features for Rakuten’s flagship apps. Key Highlights: Developed and optimized new features for the Rakuten Android app, expanding functionality for cashback, dining, and retail services used by over 3,500+ partner stores. Implemented geolocation-based search and map integrations to improve local store discovery and pickup experiences. Contributed to the Rakuten Ready Japan app, adapting core functionality to suit local markets and user behaviors for dine-in and takeout services. Partnered closely with designers and product managers to create pixel-perfect UIs and ensure consistent brand experience across platforms. Supported Play Store deployment and release management, ensuring compliance and stable rollout cycles. Worked cross-functionally with international teams to align product goals, technical architecture, and localization requirements. Tech Stack: Android SDK, Kotlin, Java 7+, Android Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, REST APIs, Google Maps SDK ### Sr. Android Engineer @ GTL Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area Led Android development and product architecture for secure mobile platforms serving correctional facilities nationwide. As a Scrum Master, consultant, and architect, drove innovation in inmate communication systems, custom Android frameworks, and digital media applications across multiple deployment models. Key Highlights: Architected and maintained the Telmate ROM Framework, a custom Android OS enabling system-level control, enhanced security, and UI customization for correctional tablets. Designed and delivered core inmate communication tools, including Video Visits, Messages, Phone Dialer, and Getting Out, supporting real-time and asynchronous communication between inmates and authorized contacts. Implemented Photo Inmate Log and NFC Provisioning systems to ensure device authentication, user validation, and compliance with facility protocols. Spearheaded the Hydra and Hydra-PE platforms—unified media frameworks that drastically improved code reuse, deployment speed, and scalability across GTL’s pay-per-use and subscription products. Led development of new digital media integrations such as OverDrive (online library) and MediaNet (music streaming) for inmate tablets, expanding available content while reducing maintenance overhead. Served as Scrum Master overseeing nightly builds, stable releases, and sprint execution; ensured smooth collaboration across design, QA, and infrastructure teams. Mentored and trained developers on Android architecture, Kotlin adoption, and secure ROM-level development best practices. Tech Stack: Android SDK, Kotlin, Java 7+, Android Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, Custom ROM Development, Twilio SDK, NFC, REST APIs ### Android Developer @ Rolta India Limited Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 Contributed to the design and development of secure, high-performance Android applications as part of Rolta’s defense and public safety technology initiatives. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to build mission-critical mobile solutions and introduced modern Android development practices across departments. Key Highlights: Served as the Android consultant across multiple teams, introducing platform best practices and UI/UX standards. Led Android development for Rolta Digital Soldier System (RDSS), a prototype for the Indian National Army providing real-time mission data and secure communications. Developed Rolta Suraksha, a women’s safety app integrated with law enforcement and emergency response systems. Contributed to building a custom Android ROM focused on network security, full data encryption, and device customization. Managed build pipelines for nightly and stable releases; ensured smooth deployment and version control. Mentored peers on Android architecture, military-grade security protocols, and performance optimization. Tech Stack: Android SDK, Java 7+, Eclipse, Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu) ### Android Developer @ Quinnox Jan 2011 – Jan 2014 Worked on the design and development of multiple Android applications for Best Buy Co., Inc., delivering scalable retail and employee-facing solutions used across stores in the U.S. Collaborated with designers, clients, and cross-functional teams to build polished, high-performance apps from concept to Play Store release. Key Highlights: Developed and maintained Android apps including CoreBlue, SAMI, CAT, GeekSquad Tech Checker, and Employee Sales Tool POC. Created intuitive UIs and custom views, ensuring smooth and engaging user experiences. Integrated features such as real-time product inventory, hardware diagnostics, and personalized recommendations. Managed app deployment and Play Store approval processes. Partnered directly with Best Buy’s product and design teams for requirements and feature delivery. Contributed to SAMI, winner of the Chairman’s Innovation Award (2012) at Best Buy. Tech Stack: Android SDK, Java, Eclipse, XML, REST APIs ## Education ### Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science The University of Texas at Arlington ### Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology S.I.E.S. Graduate school of Technology ### HSC in Science (IT) S.I.E.S. college of arts,science & commerce ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/subinbabu - Website: https://subinbabu89.github.io/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/subin JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/subin/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-01