Summary
Brian Valdes is a Los Angeles-based Senior Android Software Engineer with 7 years of experience delivering scalable Kotlin-based mobile apps. He specializes in clean architecture, UI/UX, Jetpack Compose, Kotlin Multiplatform, and performance optimization, driving measurable gains such as 15% battery reduction, 40% faster builds with Gradle Kotlin DSL, and test coverage in clinical trial apps rising from 0% to 87%. At Dexcom he led an international team of eight Android engineers, championed Compose and Coroutines, and guided the development of a modular UI library that boosted engagement and data accuracy while upholding FDA, ADA, and HIPAA compliance. Currently at SpotOn, he continues delivering user-centric Android experiences and advancing testing strategies and cross-team collaboration. Away from code, he's a musician and scuba instructor, bringing creativity, discipline, and lifelong learning to every project.
7 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Associate's degree, Computer Science, 3.58, Associate's degree, Computer Science, 3.58 at University of the People
High School Diploma, General Studies, Unweighted: 3.00; Weighted: 4.6, High School Diploma, General Studies, Unweighted: 3.00; Weighted: 4.6 at Mater Academy Charter High School
Recording Arts Bachelors of Science, Music, 3.92, Recording Arts Bachelors of Science, Music, 3.92 at Full Sail University
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Music, 3.31, Associate of Arts (A.A.), Music, 3.31 at Miami Dade College
English, Spanish, Italian