Headline

Lead Engineer at HARMAN India

About

With 6+ years of experience in Android application development and Automotive HMI (Infotainment), I specialize in building high-performance Infotainment (IVI) and HMI systems. Currently, at HARMAN, I lead the end-to-end development of automotive solutions, bridging the gap between complex vehicle protocols and intuitive user interfaces. My expertise spans the entire Android stack—from AOSP, Vehicle HAL, and AIDL to modern UI development with Jetpack Compose and Kotlin Coroutines. I have a deep understanding of automotive communication protocols like CAN, LIN, and CANFD, using tools like CANoe and DiagAlyser to ensure robust vehicle integration. I thrive on solving the unique constraints of automotive environments, ensuring safety, performance, and a seamless digital cockpit experience. Core Tech: Kotlin, Java, AAOS, AOSP, Car APIs, Dagger Hilt, MVVM, Jetpack Compose,Kotlin, Coroutines, and Dagger Hilt, Room Database. Retrofit, XML, JSON, Automotive: CAN/LIN, CANoe, Vehicle HAL (VHAL), Diagnostics."

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

aistudio

anthropic apis

claude code

claude

gemini

github copilot

openai

ChatGPT

Work experience

Lead Engineer at HARMAN India, Mar 2026 - Present · 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Lead the development of next-generation HMI applications for global automotive Mercedes & Stellantis, ensuring high performance under hardware constraints. Guided a team of engineers through the full SDLC, from requirement analysis to SOP (Start of Production. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate Vehicle HAL and Car APIs, ensuring seamless communication between the Android layer and vehicle hardware

Senior Engineer Product Development at HARMAN India, Jun 2023 - Mar 2026 · 2 y 9 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Developed core features for Automotive Infotainment (IVI) systems using the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Implemented complex UI components and business logic using Kotlin, Coroutines, and Dagger Hilt. Utilized CANoe and Peak CAN for bus simulation and debugging of vehicle-to-app communication. Conducted unit and UI testing to maintain high code quality and system reliability.

Software Engineer at Tata nexarc, Aug 2022 - May 2023 · 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Engineered and optimized key modules of the Tata nexarc mobile application, a B2B platform designed to empower SMEs with digital growth tools and logistics solutions. Modernized the codebase by implementing MVVM architecture and integrating Dagger Hilt for robust dependency injection, significantly reducing technical debt. Enhanced user engagement by developing intuitive UI components using XML and Custom Views, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for business users. Optimized data handling by integrating RESTful APIs with Retrofit and managing local persistence using Room Database, improving app performance in low-connectivity areas.

Software Engineer at MyGate, Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 · 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Worked on the MyGate Android application, a community management platform for gated societies, focusing on Android development and REST API integration. Integrated and consumed RESTful APIs for fetching, submitting, updating, and synchronizing data between the Android application and backend services. Developed API-driven features for visitor management, resident services, payments, amenity booking, helpdesk/complaint management, notifications, and community communication. Implemented JSON parsing, request/response handling, API error handling, validation, and loading states to ensure reliable application behavior. Integrated backend APIs with Android UI components and managed asynchronous network operations for smooth user interactions.

Software Engineer at Coddle Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Aug 2021 - Jun 2022 · 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Worked as an Android Developer on the Finvu financial application, focusing on developing and maintaining Android features for digital financial services. Integrated REST APIs for customer onboarding, account linking, consent management, financial data retrieval, and loan-related workflows. Developed user flows for financial account linking, consent approval/revocation, transaction and account information, supporting lending and other financial use cases. Integrated backend services with Android UI and handled asynchronous network operations for smooth user experience. Worked on authentication, session management, secure data handling, and application-level validations.

Application Engineer at Evolute Group, Oct 2020 - Aug 2021 · 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Worked on Android-based fintech and payment solutions, focusing on device integration and application development. Developed and maintained applications for UniPOS devices, integrating Android applications with POS/payment hardware and device-level services. Worked on IdentI5 biometric devices, integrating device SDKs/APIs for biometric-based authentication and identification workflows. Integrated hardware SDKs and APIs for communication between Android applications and external fintech/biometric devices. Implemented device communication, transaction processing, data handling, validation, and error-handling mechanisms.

Education

Bachelor of Technology, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, SHRI RAMSWAROOP MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT, LUCKNOW

Public links

github: https://github.com/UTKARSHSRIVASTAVA1995

leetcode: https://leetcode.com/utkarshsrivastava1995

youtube.com: https://youtube.com/@utkarshsrivastava7707?si=pz77Oi6c6TkG2rya