SYED MUZANI

LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER

smuzani@gmail.com +60193326916 Cyberjaya, Malaysia

SKILLS

Mobile:
  • Kotlin8
  • Java5
  • MVVM8
  • Compose3
  • Jetpack4
  • Flutter
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Web:
  • JavaScript & jQuery4
  • TypeScript1
  • Node.js4
  • MEAN1
  • PHP1
  • Parse Server3
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General:
  • AI/LLM3
  • RAG/Vector Databases1
Numbers indicate years of experience

KEY EXPERIENCE

Software Engineer Xendit
Sep 2021 - Present
Android engineer at Xendit (YC S15), SE Asia's largest payments unicorn ($1B+ valuation). Part of the experiments team building fintech skunkworks projects. Primarily on Nex, a consumer banking app combining digital wallet, credit card, and money transfer features.
Kotlin Jetpack Compose KMP Flutter AI/LLM Firebase Vector DB Node.js TypeScript Figma
  • Rebuilt app architecture and coordinated with PMs to make feature development faster and more predictable, trimming feature cycles from months to weeks
  • Set up rapid response protocols to get priority mobile bug fixes in days after a large launch
  • Led AI R&D for unreleased projects, including respecting user permissions, security limits, and accurate responses
Senior Android Developer Whizzl
Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
Led development for Whizzl, a full-featured social media platform with posts, chat, media sharing, and location-verified photo uploads.
Kotlin Jetpack Node.js Cordova
  • Migrated from Cordova to native Android/iOS in 3 months, unlocking advanced camera features, smoother UI, and faster development
  • Implemented location-verified photo system with EXIF data validation
Systems Analyst (Tech Lead) UDrive Media
Jan 2018 - June 2018
Led UX/UI and frontend development for Unifi TV, Malaysia's Netflix equivalent serving millions of streaming subscribers. Bridged technical capabilities between TM (telco) and Huawei (infrastructure).
JavaScript AngularJS Huawei STB Legacy hardware
  • Led technical discovery and documentation of existing features through reverse engineering
  • Optimized streaming performance for millions of users on resource-constrained hardware
  • Developed cross-compatible solutions for legacy STBs with ES5 and basic CSS limitations

EDUCATION

University of New South Wales 2011
B.Eng. Telecommunications

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technical CEO Foodbits
Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
Founded and built an e-commerce platform for low-carb diet ingredients.
Parse Server Node.js MongoDB Bootstrap Kotlin Java
  • Achieved USD 0.25 CAC and 3,000 MAU, 20x cheaper than competitors
  • Sold company for 8x return on initial investment after one year (USD 20k)
Technical Trainer iTrain
2016 - 2019
Taught programming courses across Malaysia, from beginner bootcamps to professional certifications.
Java Jetpack Node.js JavaScript
  • Trained corporate developers for Android certification in 2017-2019
  • Conducted full-stack JS bootcamps for career transitions
  • Trained students and lecturers in Android development in 5 polytechnics (2016)
Full-Stack Developer Freelance
2013 - 2019
Built and launched websites and mobile apps for Malaysian enterprises and government agencies.
Java MEAN Node.js JavaScript Bootstrap Parse Server MongoDB MySQL
Mobile Web Developer Websight
2012 - 2013
Started career converting websites to mobile-compatible versions, later specializing in Android apps.
Java PHP MySQL

PROJECTS

Random Character Generator 2019 - Present
Procedurally generates story characters using tropes and pregenerated data
https://random-character.com
Voice Transformer for Emotions 2010
Bachelor's thesis: Algorithm for transforming neutral speech into emotional speech.
View Extended Portfolio (20+ pages)