AWA ANYAM
Newark
Summary
Senior Android Engineer with 7+ years of experience building scalable mobile applications and specializing in reverse engineering, mobile security, and runtime instrumentation. Strong expertise in Kotlin/Java, Android architecture, and secure system design. Proven ability to analyze, secure, and optimize Android applications in production environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Android Security Engineer (Reverse Engineering)
Independent / Contract
06.2025 - Current
- Executed static and dynamic analysis with JADX, APKTool, IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Frida to uncover security flaws
- Bypassed SSL pinning and intercepted encrypted traffic
- Reverse engineered Android applications to analyze business logic and security controls
- Identified vulnerabilities and outlined remediation strategies to strengthen application security
- Recompiled and re-signed APKs to facilitate controlled testing for vulnerability assessment
- Analyzed native libraries (.so files) and low-level behavior
Senior Android Engineer
Produktpoolen
11.2020 - Current
- Architected and modularized core components of Android-based POS systems, enabling reuse across multiple products and reducing development time for new features
- Developed scalable modules for transaction processing, reporting, printing, and journal management used across different POS deployments
- Maintained and enhanced flagship POS product by diagnosing and resolving production issues, improving system stability and user experience
- Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver customized feature enhancements that aligned with business needs
- Led Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure timely delivery
- Produced technical documentation and project reports to track progress and ensure alignment with project roadmap
- Mentored junior developers and contributed to improving engineering best practices across the team
University Teaching Assistant
Innopolis University
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Led bi-weekly lab sessions, guiding students through practical implementations and problem-solving exercises
- Collaborated with professors to structure course content and develop academic materials
- Guided students through core computer science and software engineering concepts as a mentor
- Created and evaluated assignments, labs, and examinations to assess student learning outcomes
- Provided one-on-one academic support to improve student outcomes
- Contributed to academic research initiatives and participated in technical paper writing
Android Kotlin Developer
Warefly
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Built clean, maintainable, and testable Kotlin code aligned with modern Android architecture standards
- Designed intuitive user interfaces following Material Design principles
- Increased test coverage and reliability through structured unit and integration testing
- Performed static code analysis using SonarQube to identify and address bugs, vulnerabilities, and code smells
- Conducted peer code reviews and enforced best practices, enhancing code quality and maintainability across projects
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (design, backend, product) to create cohesive user experiences
- Designed and implemented customer service features across mobile products, reducing average response time by 45%
Software Engineer (Android)
Adipster Tech Ltd
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Designed and developed scalable Android applications integrated with backend systems
- Translated business requirements into technical solutions, enhancing alignment with customer needs and driving project success
- Prototyped new features to validate feasibility and support product innovation timelines
- Integrated multiple systems and APIs to enable seamless data flow across application layers
- Diagnosed and resolved performance bottlenecks, improving application responsiveness and reliability
- Documented system architecture and implementation details, facilitating clear communication for internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborated closely with product and engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions
Freelance Software Engineer (Android)
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed Android applications for diverse clients, enhancing performance, usability, and scalability
- Collaborated with teams working on AI/ML-based systems, contributing to prototype development
- Contributed to experimental projects involving machine learning, deep learning, and automation systems
- Built and reviewed training-focused mobile applications, fostering developer skill development
- Mentored aspiring developers in Android, Java, and emerging tech domains, promoting technical proficiency
Software Developer
Njorku Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Implemented new features and enhanced existing systems, increasing performance and usability
- Developed and maintained scalable software systems in a collaborative team environment
- Identified and resolved software defects, ensuring high system reliability
- Gathered and analyzed stakeholder requirements to shape system design and functionality
- Contributed to iterative development cycles, continuously improving product quality
- Produced technical reports and documentation on system architecture and project progress, facilitating team alignment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Buea
Skills
- Code Injection
- Static Analysis
- Dynamic Analysis
- APKTool
- Android SDK
- Kotlin
- Java
- Jetpack
- MVVM
- REST APIs
- Debugging
- Performance Optimization
- Agile/Scrum
Security Projects
Android Application Hardening & Reverse Engineering Protection (Gaming Apps)
- Implemented application hardening strategies to prevent reverse engineering.
- Applied obfuscation and encryption techniques to protect business logic
- Secured API keys and sensitive data.
- Integrated anti-tampering and runtime protections.
- Conducted red-team testing to validate defenses
Mobile Traffic Analysis & SSL Pinning Bypass Lab
- Built lab environments for analyzing mobile network traffic.
- Bypassed SSL pinning using Frida.
- Intercepted HTTPS traffic using mitmproxy.
- Analyzed API flows and documented vulnerabilities
Languages
English
Native
Native
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Senior Android Security Engineer (Reverse Engineering)
Independent / Contract
06.2025 - Current
Senior Android Engineer
Produktpoolen
11.2020 - Current
University Teaching Assistant
Innopolis University
08.2020 - 12.2021
Android Kotlin Developer
Warefly
11.2019 - 08.2020
Software Engineer (Android)
Adipster Tech Ltd
01.2017 - 07.2019
Freelance Software Engineer (Android)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Software Developer
Njorku Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Buea