Kiran Malvi

Spearheaded offline-first kiosk application architecture, reducing network dependency by 80% and server load by 90%, leading to improved reliability across retail deployments. Mentored and managed a cross-functional team of Android developers, overseeing daily operations, project planning, and execution cycles using Agile methodology. Developed and customized retail kiosk and POS solutions, optimizing user experience and streamlining in-store operations for diverse retail clients. Integrated and customized solutions for industry-leading hardware (Zebra PS20, Elo), ensuring seamless compatibility and reducing memory footprint by 40%. Engineered robust logging and real-time performance monitoring systems, facilitating proactive troubleshooting and system analytics. Conducted rigorous performance benchmarking, identifying and resolving memory leaks, which improved app speed by 10% and eliminated ANRs. Architected reusable Java libraries, enhancing code quality, accelerating new feature rollout, and minimizing bug recurrence.

Developed an internal Android app for the marketing and sales unit, streamlining internal processes and improving operational efficiency. Collaborated on ERP-to-SAP integration, ensuring seamless data flow between systems. Managed backend data using SQL Server Management for efficient data handling and analysis.

Attained Level 3 (L3) certifications (RuPay, VISA, MasterCard) for Android-based POS applications. Developed SDKs for app-hardware-kernel communication and created NCMC card transaction kernels for online/offline transit payments. Engineered PCI-DSS compliant key injection apps for POS devices, ensuring robust security standards. Proficient in EMV applications like BP-Tools for compliance testing. Conducted rigorous testing using UL Test Tool and MasterCard Simulator for certification readiness. Built Java libraries for ISO 8583 message construction and parsing, enabling seamless integration with merchant ERP systems. Designed NFC and contactless payment solutions, integrating with payment processors and switches. Implemented PCI-DSS security standards to enhance payment security. Developed certified Android apps for AEPS and UPI payments, contributing to financial inclusion solutions. Designed Android-based merchant onboarding platforms with biometric authentication. Enhanced UPI security with a UIDAI-certified RD Service app. Developed Android MDM and TMS platforms for payment apps, ensuring efficient management and monitoring.