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Lead - Mobile Apps at Zee Entertainment Enterprise Limited

About

With 11+ years of experience in Android application development, I have a proven track record of architecting, developing, and maintaining high-impact mobile applications, leading projects from concept to deployment. Proficient in Java and Kotlin, I have extensive experience working on both consumer-facing, UI-rich applications and security-hardened enterprise solutions. Currently, I lead a team of Android and iOS developers in the OTT space, driving the development of scalable, cutting-edge products. Passionate about product ownership, I thrive on transforming ideas into reliable, well-architected solutions. A strong advocate for CI/CD automation, I have successfully streamlined Play Store and App Store deployments, reducing manual interventions and optimizing workflows. Notable Achievements: ✔ Developed and led a product from scratch to launch, achieving 18+ million installs and driving significant market impact. ✔ Led a user engagement optimization project, resulting in a 30% increase in active users. ✔ Strengthened application security, reducing vulnerability exploits by 50% through advanced security hardening techniques. ✔ Engineered a custom ExoPlayer wrapper, optimizing video startup times to ~800ms, ensuring seamless playback across diverse network conditions. ✔ Consistently maintained ANR metrics well below Play Store’s warning criteria, improving app stability and user experience. Technical Expertise: 🛠 Languages & Frameworks: Kotlin, Java, Swift, Node.js ⚙️ Architectural Patterns: MVC, MVP, MVVM, Dependency Injection (Dagger2, Koin, Hilt) 🌐 APIs & Services: RESTful APIs, Firebase, Google Maps, Razorpay, Paytm, PayPal 🚀 Development Tools: CI/CD, GitHub, Android Jetpack, Retrofit, Room, RxJava, EventBus 📈 Best Practices: Agile methodologies, performance optimization, code reviews Driven by a passion for solving complex challenges, building scalable architectures, and pioneering new advancements in Android & iOS. Open to collaborating on open-source projects that tackle large-scale technical challenges. Let’s connect and innovate together!

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

cursor

gemini

github copilot

claudecode

githubcopilot

Work experience

Lead - Mobile Apps at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos, -> Architected and led the end-to-end development of the Hipi app from scratch, successfully launching it to a user base of over 15 million. -> Managed the entire development lifecycle of the Hipi Android app, from ideation and design to coding, testing, and deployment, ensuring a high-quality user experience. -> Developed all user-facing APIs using Node.js for the e-commerce feature, facilitating seamless integration and performance. -> Took complete ownership of the e-commerce feature, handling both app and backend development to deliver a cohesive experience. -> Implemented Agile methodology, overseeing sprint planning and app release cycles, which improved team efficiency and project transparency. -> Conducted rigorous code reviews, championed best practices, and drove performance optimizations, resulting in enhanced app stability and user satisfaction. -> Integrated diverse ad formats (Banner, Native, Interstitial, IMA, FSN), significantly boosting revenue generation capabilities. Zee5 Android App -> Developed the Short Hipi module within the Zee5 app, enabling dynamic content delivery and enhancing user engagement. -> Assumed full ownership of the module’s maintenance and performance oversight, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Hipi iOS App -> Proactively learned Swift to independently develop a robust chat feature, enhancing user interaction and engagement.

SDE 2 at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, Nov 2020 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Technical Lead - Mobile at Charmboard (Acquired), May 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos, Bangalore, -> Spearheaded the end-to-end development of the Charmboard Android app, successfully guiding it from initial concept to deployment and release. -> Managed all phases of the development lifecycle, including ideation, design, coding, testing, and launch, ensuring high-quality outcomes and user satisfaction. -> Conducted thorough code reviews and implemented best practices, driving performance improvements and enhancing code quality. -> Continuously monitored and optimized app stability, proactively addressing issues to ensure a seamless user experience. -> Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technical efforts with business objectives, fostering a cohesive development environment.

Sr. Mobile Application Developer at Champion InfoMetrics, May 2018 - Feb 2019 · 10 mos, Bengaluru Area, India, -> Developed the Ampliz app from scratch, leading the entire development process from concept to successful deployment on both Android and iOS platforms. -> Oversaw and managed a cross-functional team, coordinating efforts between Android and iOS developers to ensure seamless integration and alignment with project goals. -> Spearheaded the design and implementation of key features, prioritizing user experience and performance optimization. -> Conducted code reviews and established best practices, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team. -> Actively participated in sprint planning and Agile ceremonies, driving efficient project management and timely delivery of milestones.

Tech Lead at ReadyAssist, Jan 2018 - Apr 2018 · 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, -> Took full ownership of the ReadyAssist product, leading the development of multiple applications, including the user app, mechanic app, vendor app, and customer support app. -> Independently developed and managed all aspects of the applications, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives. -> Oversaw and coordinated a cross-platform team of Android, iOS, and web developers, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals. -> Established and implemented best practices for coding and project management, driving high-quality deliverables. -> Played a key role in ensuring timely project delivery while maintaining a strong focus on user experience and application performance.

Android Developer at ReadyAssist, May 2017 - Dec 2017 · 8 mos, India, Android app development:- 1. User application 2. Mechanic application 3. Vendor application 4. Customer Support/ Order Management Application

Android developer at IndGlobal Digital Private Limited, Sep 2014 - Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos, Banglore, Hands on experience primarily on Android, Google Analytics, Java, Xml, Google Map and Google cloud Messaging.

Education

B.Tech, Computer Science, Govt. College of Engineering and Technology, Bikaner