Hello, I'm

Vijayavenkatesh Jayapal

Senior Software Engineer II @ Optum

Seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience transforming healthcare through mobile innovation. I specialize in building HIPAA-compliant iOS and Android applications, architecting scalable solutions, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge products that directly impact patient care and clinical workflows.

iOS & Android Development
Healthcare Innovation
Solution Architecture
Technical Leadership
Chennai, India

Experience

Senior Software Engineer II

Optum (formerly EMIS Health India)
January 2025 - Present

Driving technical excellence in healthcare software development with focus on scalable architecture and HIPAA-compliant solutions. Leading mobile and web application development while mentoring cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact healthcare technology. Implementing modern best practices and security standards across all projects.

Principal Consultant

EMIS Health India
April 2022 - December 2024

Bridged product vision with technical execution across product, design, and engineering teams. Provided technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, resolving complex technical challenges and streamlining delivery processes. Spearheaded innovation initiatives that improved product capabilities while maintaining security and code quality standards.

Senior Consultant

EMIS Health India
January 2020 - March 2022

Provided technical leadership for native mobile application development, guiding roadmap planning and feature prioritization. Coordinated cross-team delivery and resource allocation for optimal productivity. Developed proof-of-concepts that shaped product direction and incorporated cutting-edge mobile technologies.

Consultant

EMIS Health India
October 2017 - December 2019

Led mobile development team delivering high-quality healthcare solutions with focus on user experience and code quality. Established development frameworks and best practices that elevated team standards. Collaborated with UX and QA teams to implement continuous improvement processes for application excellence.

Engineer

Logitech Design & Engineering India
August 2015 - October 2017

Developed IoT solutions for smart home automation, integrating multiple device frameworks and protocols. Implemented features enhancing home convenience through intelligent automation and scheduling. Created engaging user interfaces with custom animations, optimizing the connected device ecosystem.

Analyst - System Dev

Verizon India
January 2014 - August 2015

Developed IoT and connected system solutions implementing wireless communication protocols. Optimized application performance and user experience across platforms. Successfully migrated web-based email solutions to native mobile applications, improving performance and user engagement.

Software Engineer

Verizon India
October 2010 - January 2014

Developed live streaming and cloud storage features for mobile applications. Designed custom user interfaces for content discovery and playback. Implemented performance monitoring and diagnostics, resolving production issues efficiently. Optimized and refactored Objective-C codebase, improving application performance and maintainability.


Education

Bachelor of Technology

Information Technology
Anna University

Diploma

Information Technology
Directorate of Technical Education

Key Projects

Healthcare Mobile Application

iOS & Android Native Apps

Led the development of a comprehensive healthcare application that enables secure patient-doctor communication, appointment scheduling, and medical records management. Implemented HIPAA-compliant data handling and biometric authentication.

Swift Kotlin HealthKit FHIR Core Data Room DB

IoT Home Automation System

Connected Device Platform

Developed a smart home automation system integrating multiple IoT devices. Implemented real-time device communication, automated scheduling, and energy optimization algorithms.

Python MQTT React Native AWS IoT Core

Telemedicine Platform

Web & Mobile Solution

Architected and implemented a telemedicine platform enabling video consultations, secure messaging, and electronic prescriptions. Focused on providing a seamless experience across devices.

React WebRTC Node.js MongoDB

Skills & Expertise

Mobile Development

Swift Kotlin iOS Android SwiftUI Jetpack Compose

Healthcare Tech

HIPAA Compliance HealthKit FHIR EHR Systems Telemedicine

IoT & Connected Systems

MQTT BLE AWS IoT Edge Computing Sensor Integration

Architecture & Design

MVVM Clean Architecture Microservices RESTful APIs GraphQL

DevOps & Tools

CI/CD Git Jenkins Fastlane Docker TestFlight

Leadership & Process

Agile/Scrum Team Leadership Mentoring Code Review Technical Planning

Interests

AI in Healthcare

Exploring artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in medical diagnostics and patient care automation.

Mobile Innovation

Staying ahead of the curve with latest mobile development trends, frameworks, and design patterns for iOS and Android.

IoT & Connected Devices

Building smart automation solutions that connect physical devices with digital platforms for seamless user experiences.

Mentorship

Guiding aspiring developers, sharing knowledge through tech communities, and helping teams grow their technical expertise.

Continuous Learning

Reading tech blogs, attending conferences, and experimenting with emerging technologies to stay at the forefront of innovation.

Open Source

Contributing to developer communities, exploring open-source projects, and sharing solutions that benefit the wider tech ecosystem.


Innovations & Impact

20+ Innovative Concepts

Conceptualized and proposed over 20 innovative solutions for healthcare applications, driving product evolution and competitive advantage.

Production-Ready Features

Successfully transformed multiple concepts into production-ready features that are actively used by healthcare professionals and patients.

Product Roadmap Leadership

Instrumental in developing and executing the native application roadmap for healthcare solutions, aligning technical capabilities with business goals.

Healthcare Impact

Focused innovations on enhancing patient care, improving clinical workflows, and optimizing healthcare delivery through mobile technology.