Overview
A mobile application for streaming classical music, radio, and podcasts directly to users with high reliability.
My Role
Mobile Engineer.
The Problem
Deliver a clear, dependable listening experience for streaming continuous radio and audio files while managing device resources and background processes.
Technical Decisions
- Utilized background services to ensure uninterrupted streaming regardless of app state
- Optimized battery consumption during extended playback sessions
- Handled unstable network transitions gracefully with streaming buffers and fallback mechanisms
Architecture
- Android
- Kotlin
- Media3 / ExoPlayer
- Background Services
Engineering Highlights
- Streaming architecture and buffer management
- Mobile UX and playback controls
- System resource and performance optimization
Results & Impact
- Launched to production serving classical music listeners on both major platforms