Philip Tan
About Philip Tan
Philip Tan is an Android Engineer with extensive experience in mobile application development. He has worked at Ridecell since 2018, where he has contributed to significant projects, including the management of a major electric vehicle carsharing fleet.
Work at Ridecell
Philip Tan has been employed at Ridecell as an Android Engineer since 2018. In this role, he has contributed to the development and maintenance of applications that support a large user base. He previously held an internship position at Ridecell for two months in 2018, where he gained initial experience in the company’s engineering processes. His work includes utilizing the MVVM pattern to implement features for various clients across multiple applications in production.
Education and Expertise
Philip Tan earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Rhode Island. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in software development principles and practices, which he applies in his professional work as an Android Engineer. His expertise includes mobile application development, specifically within the Android ecosystem.
Background
Philip Tan began his career in software engineering with an internship at Techhiring.com in 2017, where he worked for three months as a Software Engineer Intern. During this time, he gained practical experience in software development and contributed to various projects. His transition to Ridecell marked a significant step in his career, where he has continued to develop his skills in Android engineering.
Achievements
At Ridecell, Philip Tan has led several key initiatives, including the complete overhaul of the continuous integration process from Jenkins Pipeline to Bitrise workflows. He has automated the release notes and app configuration process, enhancing efficiency within the development team. Additionally, he took responsibility for a core application that supports the nation’s largest EV carsharing fleet, which serves over 30,000 active users. His leadership in project refactoring has also significantly reduced repository maintenance requirements.