Headline

Android Platform & SDK Engineer | Java, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Scalable Architecture, Unit Testing,SDK & app Security Expert | 14+ Years | Built CheqUpi | Ex-Wibmo, Infoblox, Mercedes-Benz | Open to Global Remote Roles

About

Lead Android Engineer with 14+ years of experience building high-scale fintech, OTT, and security platforms used by millions of users. I specialize in SDK and platform engineering, focusing on building reusable systems, scalable architectures, and high-performance mobile applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. My work includes designing payment and VPN SDKs, optimizing app performance (reducing crashes by up to 40%), improving startup time, and building secure, production-grade systems. I have led engineering teams, owned end-to-end architecture, and delivered systems powering high-volume transactions and real-time applications across global environments. Core strengths: • SDK & Platform Engineering • Mobile Architecture & System Design • Performance Optimization & Reliability • Security & Networking (VPN, Encryption) • Fintech & Media Systems Always interested in building scalable systems and solving complex engineering problems.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

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Work experience

Lead mobile engineer - Android at CheqUPI (YC S23), Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Led Android and iOS development for CheqUPI, scaling to 1M+ users with high transaction reliability • Architected modular system using Clean Architecture + Jetpack Compose, improving development velocity by ~30% • Reduced app crashes by ~25–40% through performance optimization, monitoring, and memory leak fixes • Improved app startup time by ~20–30% via lazy loading and optimization strategies • Designed & built scalable payment SDKs (UPI, custom SDKs) with clean APIs, modular architecture, and backward compatibility, handling 10K+ daily transactions • Reduced APK size by ~15–25% through resource optimization and ProGuard tuning • Improved video buffering performance by ~20% using ExoPlayer tuning and ABR optimization • Built and customized ExoPlayer modules supporting DRM (Widevine) and adaptive bitrate streaming • Implemented CI/CD pipelines reducing release cycle time by ~40% • Wrote and maintained unit tests ensuring code reliability and reducing regression issues • Collaborated cross-functionally with backend, product, and QA teams to deliver production-grade features

Staff Software Developer | Infoblox Inc. | Bangalore at Infoblox, Nov 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Designed and developed VPN SDK using Android VPNService, enabling secure DNS over VPN for enterprise environments. • Built a scalable mobile cloud service that efficiently handles encrypted DNS traffic with high reliability and low latency. • Achieved over 1 million secure DNS requests processed through an optimized VPN tunnel and networking stack. • Implemented unit testing strategies for networking and security modules to ensure stability and regression safety. • Improved security and reliability of DNS queries via encryption, protocol optimization, and connection management

Lead Product Engineer - Android at Wibmo, Jun 2018 - Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Led the 3DS 2.0 and Authentication Payment Gateway SDK team, driving secure, high-performance SDK development for large-scale financial applications. • Served as the technical product owner, translating business and customer needs into clear technical direction while working closely with agile development teams. • Collaborated with product, engineering, and global sales support teams to understand market demands and customer pain points, ensuring feature development aligned with business goals. • Designed and implemented robust SDK and application security frameworks, including encryption, secure data handling, and compliance with industry standards (PCI-DSS, EMVCo). • Oversaw comprehensive unit testing, automated testing, and quality assurance strategies to ensure reliability and security across all releases. • Led cross-functional teams and actively contributed to product design, architecture decisions, and roadmap planning. • Played a key role in the PayZapp and Auth App product design and development, enhancing user authentication flows, improving security layers, and delivering a seamless payment experience.

Senior Engineer at HARMAN International, Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos, Bengaluru, India, • Performed in-depth analysis of mobile application development platforms and the Android SDK to define the best technical solutions for product development. • Gathered requirements and managed the full SDLC using agile methodology, working closely with cross-functional teams including product, design, and engineering. • Led and collaborated with teams for effective product development and product management, ensuring alignment between business goals and technical execution. • Developed Android applications using industry-standard design patterns such as MVC, Observer, and Singleton to maintain clean and scalable architecture. • Implemented advanced mapping and navigation features such as route guidance, geolocation tracking, and real-time map interactions. • Integrated head-unit SDKs to enable seamless map and navigation experiences within automotive infotainment systems. • Built and optimized hyper-local EV charging station discovery modules, enabling users to locate nearby chargers, view availability, and navigate directly to them. • Conducted memory profiling, performance analysis, and view hierarchy optimization to deliver high-performance, efficient mobile applications.

android developer at MEEM STUDIO PRIVATE LIMITED, Mar 2015 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, • Led a team to build a scalable mobile application for a built-in memory charging cable that enables users to back-up and restore phone data while the device is charging. • Developed the app using industry-standard design patterns to ensure maintainability and high performance. • Built custom, pixel-perfect UI/UX optimized for all screen sizes and fully aligned with the design specifications. • Ensured the application supported the latest Android APIs and adhered to modern Android development guidelines. • Developed backend communication modules to enable seamless data transfer between the cable hardware and the mobile device. • Maintained and optimized the system post-launch to ensure reliability, stability, and long-term performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering, GTU

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