Hi, i'm Ivo Kacharov!
Android Developer
With fresh ideas and strong determination, I am an expert Android developer with a Master’s degree in Computer and Software Engineering. I have developed many creative applications and I am passionate about designing and implementing inovative challenging functionalities. I am a strong team player with sound knowledge of 3rd party libraries and I routinely explore new open source libraries to enhance projects. I am an extremely self-motivated and dedicated developer and will always find the best solutions, utilising clear and optimised code, for even the most complex projects.
Skills legend
professional
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Communication
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Leadership
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Confidence
software
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WebStorm
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Eclipse
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Git
code
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Android
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Java
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HTML
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CSS
Work Experience
Alttab 50 employees
Android Developer (Freelance) - July 2015 - Present
Currently working with a startup to develop the Android version of the Broadtags app. Integrated an app, with four social network, in less than one week, and successfully integrated VoIP conversations into the app. Significantly improved the performance of the app utilizing memory optimization and updating legacy code. Implemented custom animations to significantly improve look and feel of applications. Provided tutorial and code snippets for Tumblr integration and OAuth authentication: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fOU-Cr0eGN25JGVUhZM1jTFpKxjoxhxVCMu3lU_vfv8/edit# https://gist.github.com/ivokacharov/d90d2fa1aabfcd04c23d
Proxiad 150 employees
Android Developer - July 2014 - July 2015
Designed the software architecture and implemented all the functionalities for a mobile application that significantly improved communications throughout an organisation. Integrated Android clients with java server applications and Google Cloud Messaging to receive push notifications. Built an entire encryption system to prevent sensitive information from leaking out of the company. Built a demo navigation application that won a large-scale client for the company.
Freelance 1 employees
Android Developer - May 2014 - July 2014
Developed an application for a pizza restaurant that provided order details and map locations and significantly improved restaurant's delivery process.
Freelance 1 employees
Android Developer - April 2014 - May 2014
Developed a snake game for educational purposes utilising Corona SDK. Game currently has more than 200k downloads.
Education
Master of Computer and Software Engineering
Technical University Sofia - Feb 2016
Business Economics
Economics University Varna - July 2013
Interests
Cycling
I have trained road cycling professionally when I was younger. Now I am passionate about mountain biking
Ski
In the winter I am as active as in the summer. As soon as snow falls I take my ski and go hunting for good lines
Guitar
I am learning to play electric guitar. Love to play blues and rock songs.
Portfólio
Broadtags
Implemented a lot of design improvments for a social network start up. Integrated the app with 5 social networks. Improved the performance of the app by a lot of memory optimizations and updating legacy code.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.broadtags.android
Chatlist
Worked in a team with two other developers to develop android app for a San Francisco start up. It is a platform where users can offer items for sale and contact other users to buy items. I have integrated the app with several social networks. Implemented parts of the UI and successfuly integrated VoIP conversations into the app with Twilio.
https://chatlist.co/
Mobilis
Designed the software architecture and implemented all the functionalities for a mobile application that significantly improved communications throughout an organisation. The app supports chat messages, VoIP calls, file transfers and all that encrypted to prevent leaks of sensitive information.
Swipe Snake
Developed a simple snake game with Corona SDK, which has more than 200 000 downloads.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.kach.ivor.SwipeSnake
