Nathan Krebs

Lead Android Engineer

About

Lead Android Engineer at Disney+ with 9+ years of experience building scalable mobile applications. I've architected and shipped Android apps serving millions of users daily, from healthcare systems to world-class streaming platforms. Passionate about modern Android development, mentoring teams, and delivering exceptional user experiences through clean architecture and cutting-edge technologies like Jetpack Compose and Kotlin Multiplatform.

Experience

Disney+ | Lead Android Engineer

May 2024 - Present

Previously: Senior Android Engineer

  • Engineering critical user-facing features for the Disney+ application serving millions of global users
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to architect robust, scalable, and secure solutions
  • Leading Android development initiatives for high-impact streaming features

LeagueApps | Senior Android Engineer

May 2023 - May 2024
  • Migrated large production application to modern architecture: MVVM, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, Kotlin, and Hilt
  • Created CI/CD pipelines streamlining deployment processes and reducing release cycles
  • Contributed to key architectural decisions on API design and mobile infrastructure

DeliverHealth | Android Team Lead Engineer

Oct 2015 - May 2023

Previously: Software Engineer → Senior → Lead

  • Built white-label Android applications for hospital systems serving 400,000+ daily active users
  • Pioneered server-driven UI framework with Compose enabling over-the-air updates without app releases
  • Led team of engineers and junior developers while managing remote collaboration
  • Architected applications using MVVM, Retrofit, Moshi, Compose, and Kotlin Multiplatform
  • Direct involvement in entire application lifecycle: architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment

Technical Skills

Core

KotlinAndroid SDKJetpack Compose

Architecture

MVVMClean ArchitectureKotlin Multiplatform

Libraries

CoroutinesRxJavaHiltKoinRetrofit

Practices

CI/CDAgileMentorshipRESTful APIs

Education

B.S. Computer Science and Engineering

May 2017

The Ohio State University

Specialization: Artificial Intelligence

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Personal

Based in San Luis Obispo, CA. When not building Android apps, you'll find me exploring the California coast on my electric skateboard, diving into a good book, or enjoying the beach. I'm passionate about continuous learning, building innovative solutions, and staying active outdoors.