Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer

Machine Learning

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Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

• Built and launched Hive Work v1 solo in 3 weeks; led v2 redesign and rollout.
• Developed high-scale chat apps (Melon, Chatous, Honey, Panda) from scratch with real-time messaging and media sharing.
• Prototyped Pond (a dating app) focused on custom UI/UX flows.
• Mentored junior engineers, led architecture decisions, and collaborated closely with design, backend, and QA teams.

Android Lead

• Part of the core team that built the Shiksha.com Android app from scratch, delivering a scalable, production-ready experience.
• Implemented key features including Facebook login, user onboarding (CoachMarks), push notifications, and crash reporting.
• Developed a custom Volley wrapper to streamline and scale API integrations.
• Integrated Stetho to enable efficient runtime debugging and inspection.

Senior Software Engineer

• Owned technical delivery for Autoportal and AP Partner Android apps.
• Delivered insurance and finance modules, launching new revenue lines.
• Reduced app sizes drastically: Autoportal (19MB → 6MB), Partner app (8MB → 2.8MB).
• Integrated Razorpay and optimized performance and UI/UX for better user experience.

Tech Lead

• Delivered Hive Work’s first version independently and led complete redesign efforts.
• Built chat apps (Melon, Honey, Panda) and unreleased dating app (Pond) with real-time and scalable UI components.
• Contributed significantly to performance, UX, and technical leadership.

Senior Android Developer

• Led sprint planning, reviewed engineering processes, and aligned team efforts with business goals.
• Evaluated upcoming platform features to ensure app scalability and future-proofing.

Lead Engineer

• Worked on Android Telephony Framework and Data Layer for mobile data, MMS, tethering, and Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Analyzed TCP/IP streams to debug low throughput issues and implemented APN customizations.
• Collaborated globally to ensure compliance with regional carrier specifications.

Software Engineer

• Co-owned product roadmap with analytics and design, driving ideation and execution aligned with technical feasibility.
• Integrated CodePush for faster releases and reduced dependency on App Store/Play Store approvals.
• Uplifted engineering velocity via sprint rigor, ownership clarity, and improved velocity tracking.
• Instituted test coverage and observability practices for enhanced release confidence.
• Played a pivotal role in scaling the mobile engineering team and nurturing a high-performance culture.
• Maintained hands-on involvement in code reviews and architectural decisions.
• Drove hiring and onboarding to build a strong, cross-functional mobile team.

Senior Engineering Manager

• Led app performance, delivery planning, and agile execution in sync with business objectives.
• Introduced modularization and scalable architecture for better maintainability and onboarding.
• Spearheaded full UI overhaul and tappable journeys, driving a 40% boost in lead conversions.
• Owned cross-functional collaboration with QA and product for high-quality releases.
• Advocated and implemented clean architecture and release stability practices.

Engineering Manager

• Leading a 12-member cross-functional team (Android, iOS, React Native, QA), collaborating with backend and product teams to drive an app with 2L+ DAU and 24L+ MAU at 99.6% stability.
• Transitioned native codebase from 10% to 90% React Native—cutting engineering costs by 50% and reducing release cycles by 40%.
• Launched tappable journeys and growth loops, increasing qualified leads by 40%.
• Defined and scaled mobile architecture for multi-million MAU with minimal crash rates.
• Rolled out in-house frameworks for rapid experimentation by analytics, marketing, and product teams.
• Championed CI/CD, test automation, and code quality initiatives to enhance development velocity.
• Mentoring tech leads, expanding the team, and institutionalizing hiring and onboarding practices for long-term growth.

AVP Technology (Senior Engineering Development Manager 1)

Engineering Leader | Mobile Dev | Building indie apps & exploring AI/System Design.

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