I'm ManikandanLead Mobile & Agentic AI Engineer
Lead Mobile & Agentic AI Engineer with 10+ years of expertise architecting high-performance iOS, React Native, and Flutter applications alongside autonomous AI agent workflows.
Specializing in production mobile systems (Xcode, Android Studio) combined with modern Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering, and n8n automations built using next-gen AI IDEs like Antigravity, Windsurf, Cursor, Kiro, and VS Code.
Bridging High-Scale Mobile & Agentic AI
A decade of deep software engineering: native mobile craftsmanship, cross-platform apps, and cutting-edge autonomous AI workflows.
Manikandan
Lead Mobile & Agentic AI Engineer @ Relevantz Technology Services
Hey! I'm Manikandan, a Lead Mobile Application Developer & AI Practitioner with 10+ years of software industry experience. I specialize in designing and engineering high-throughput mobile products across Swift, Flutter, and React Native, as well as architecting cutting-edge Agentic AI solutions and n8n workflow automations. My engineering toolkit spans native mobile IDEs (Xcode, Android Studio) and state-of-the-art AI-augmented developer environments (Google Antigravity, Windsurf, Cursor, Kiro, VS Code). From hardware terminal integrations (Stripe Reader M2, Apple Tap-to-Pay) to autonomous LLM agent pipelines and complex business automations, I build fast, reliable systems that move businesses forward.
Agentic AI & n8n
Architecting autonomous agent workflows, prompt engineering systems, and webhook-driven automations.
AI IDEs & Tooling
Supercharged developer workflow combining next-generation AI coding assistants with native mobile IDEs.
Mobile Native & Hybrid
Complete mastery across the iOS and Android software lifecycle from initial blueprint to App Store deployment.
Engineering Standards
Core architectural principles honed over a decade of production software delivery.
Automating multi-step workflows with n8n, autonomous LLM agents, tool-calling pipelines, and MCP server bridges.
Deep profiling via Xcode Instruments and Android Studio Profiler, zero memory leaks, and offloaded background threads.
Local SQLite/CoreData caching with background reconciliation and fault-tolerant sync architectures.
Stripe Reader M2, Apple Tap to Pay, and IoT Bluetooth/MQTT gate integrations engineered to bank-grade reliability.
Work Experience & Capabilities
10+ years of delivering high-performance mobile software, Agentic AI systems, and automated n8n workflows across enterprise, retail, and startup environments.
Work Experience
Track record of engineering leadership
Lead Software Engineer (Mobile & Agentic AI)
- Lead end-to-end architecture and implementation for enterprise cross-platform mobile solutions using React Native, Flutter, and native Swift/Android.
- Architect and deploy Agentic AI systems, prompt engineering protocols, and automated n8n webhook workflows that streamline business logic and engineering delivery.
- Pioneer the integration of next-gen AI IDEs (Google Antigravity, Windsurf, Cursor, Kiro, VS Code) alongside native environments (Xcode, Android Studio) to maximize development velocity.
- Spearhead Stripe Tap-to-Pay and hardware terminal integration, enabling seamless in-person PCI-compliant credit card processing.
- Optimize render loops and state trees, achieving consistent 60 FPS performance and cutting app startup time by 35%.
- Mentor mobile and AI engineering teams, conduct comprehensive code reviews, and establish CI/CD build automation pipelines with Fastlane.
Senior iOS Developer
- Architected and delivered multiple client iOS applications published to the App Store, serving over 150K+ combined monthly active users.
- Built robust offline-first synchronization architectures utilizing CoreData, SQLite, and background fetch APIs.
- Collaborated directly with product managers and international clients to define feature specifications, UX flows, and API contracts.
iOS Developer
- Developed high-traffic e-commerce and loyalty applications with integrated payment gateways and real-time inventory tracking.
- Integrated Apple Pay, push notifications, and deep-linking, increasing conversion rates and user retention by 22%.
Junior iOS Developer
- Engineered clean, testable Swift & Objective-C mobile codebases for early-stage startup clients.
- Implemented custom UI components, responsive auto-layout constraints, and unit tests to ensure high product reliability.
Education
Academic engineering background
Bachelor of Computer Science & Engineering (B.E.)
Specialized in software engineering principles, algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented mobile application development.
Diploma in Computer Science & Technology
Foundation in programming fundamentals, operating systems, computer networking, and database management.
Technical Skills
Technical proficiencies and competencies
Mobile Engineering
Agentic AI & Automation
AI IDEs & Development Tooling
Architecture & Frontend
Spoken Languages
Shipped Production Mobile Apps
A track record of 10+ published apps serving consumer, fintech, retail, and enterprise users across the globe.
Loyale App
App Store & Play StorePremier omnichannel loyalty & customer rewards platform. Features interactive digital scratch cards, personalized tier rewards, QR code point redemption, and seamless merchant integrations across Bahrain.
Loyale App Merchant
App StoreEnterprise companion app empowering merchants to track revenue, scan loyalty codes, distribute video & birthday rewards, and manage automated customer retention campaigns in real-time.
Smartility Gate
iOS & AndroidSmart community gate security & visitor management system. Instant push notifications upon visitor arrival, one-tap gate pass approval, and EasyPass scheduling for recurring daily services.
The Eve App
App StoreCurated high-end fashion & beauty e-commerce destination for women in Bahrain. Features 100+ luxury brands, 10,500+ SKU catalog, real-time inventory tracking, and Apple Pay integration.
UniFind
iOS & AndroidGlobal higher education discovery portal. Helps students compare university programs worldwide, evaluate prerequisites, track admission statuses, and submit multi-university applications.
ShulCloud Mobile Payments
iOS NativeMission-critical US payment processing app with contactless Tap-to-Pay and Stripe Reader M2 terminal integration. Safely processes online and offline card transactions for thousands of non-profit organizations.
ShulCloud Administrator
App StoreComprehensive mobile CRM and management console for synagogue staff and directors. Manage member databases, view balances, broadcast urgent emergency push alerts, and audit lifecycle events.
Or Torah Community App
App StoreCommunity events, calendar, and real-time congregation notification system. Features dynamic GPS location-based prayer timing calculations (Zmanim) and instant push notifications.
Ohel Yaacob Congregation
App StoreLocalized community mobile app providing dynamic prayer timetables, announcements, and direct community communication for congregation members.
Congregation Shaare Zion
App StoreHigh-volume community portal with dynamic timetable engine and multimedia announcements, serving one of the largest Sephardic Jewish congregations in North America.
Guiding Engineering Philosophies
I want to put a ding in the universe
-- Steve Jobs
Confustion is part of programming
-- Felienne Hermans
Talk is cheep show me the code
-- Linus Torvalds
Get in touch.
Open to senior mobile roles, architectural consulting, and high-impact cross-platform projects.
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Contact Information
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- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Manikandan
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