Profile Summary

Android Engineer with 7 years of experience building scalable, maintainable, and production-ready applications using Kotlin and Java across mobile and automotive domains.

2+ years of experience in Android Automotive, working with Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Car APIs, CarPropertyManager, Car Service, Vehicle HAL (VHAL), vehicle properties and signals, system and privileged applications, and multi-display environments.

Experienced in designing modular architectures and developing applications for complex product environments, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, testability, and maintainability. Experienced in working across the Android application and automotive platform stack while adhering to automotive UX and driving-state restrictions.

Technical Skills
Programming Languages — Kotlin, Java
Android Development — Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Android Jetpack (ViewModel, LiveData, Navigation, Room), Android Lifecycle, Material Design
Android Automotive — Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Car API, CarPropertyManager, Car Service, Vehicle HAL (VHAL), Vehicle Properties & Signals
Automotive Systems — System & Privileged Applications, Multi-Display Environments, Automotive System Integration, Vehicle Data & Property Handling
Architecture & Design — MVVM Architecture, Clean Architecture principles, Modular Android applications
Automotive UX & Safety — UX Restrictions, Driving-State Restrictions, Automotive UI Behavior, Driver-Distraction Guidelines
Asynchronous Programming — Kotlin Coroutines, Kotlin Flow, RxJava
Networking & API Integration — Retrofit, Ktor Client, RESTful APIs, OkHttp, API error handling & interceptors
Data Persistence — Room, SQLite, Firebase Realtime Database, MySQL, Shared-Preferences
Testing — JUnit 4, JUnit 5, Mockk
Dependency Injection — Hilt, Koin
Version Control & CI/CD — Git (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket), Azure Repos, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
Tools & IDEs — Android Studio, Firebase Console, Google Play Console
Collaboration & Workflow — Agile / Scrum, Jira, Trello, Azure Boards
Third-Party SDKs & Integrations — Razorpay Payments, Agora SDK, POS & Printer SDKs, HMI SDK
Bluetooth & Connectivity — BluetoothLeScanner, BluetoothGatt, BLE Peripheral Discovery
Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Information Technology)

Sardar Patel College of Engineering

2015 – 2019Anand, India
Work Experience

KPIT Technologies

Technical Lead
  • •Leading Android engineering activities across technical design, architecture, code quality, and implementation.
    • Aug 2026 – PresentPune, India
  • •Contributing to technical problem-solving, code reviews, mentoring, and delivery of maintainable production-ready solutions.

    • Valtech Pvt. Ltd

    Software Developer
  • •Developed Android Automotive applications for OEM vehicle platforms using AAOS and a shared modular codebase.
    • Oct 2024 – Aug 2026Ahmedabad, India
  • •Designed reusable feature modules supporting multiple vehicle variants through configuration-driven behavior.
  • •Implemented smartphone synchronization and cloud-connected experiences for in-vehicle productivity applications.
  • •Built automotive-compliant user interfaces using HARMAN HMI SDK, adhering to driver-distraction guidelines.
  • •Participated in architecture discussions, technical planning, and code reviews for automotive applications.

    • OpenXcell Technolabs Pvt Ltd

    Software Developer
  • •Delivered Android applications across healthcare, retail, and consumer product domains.
    • Feb 2022 – Mar 2024Ahmedabad, India
  • •Designed reusable feature modules enabling scalable development across multiple products.
  • •Developed POS and loyalty-management solutions deployed across retail environments.
  • •Integrated complex business workflows including authentication, payments, data synchronization, and customer engagement features.
  • •Collaborated with product, backend, and QA teams throughout the full software delivery lifecycle.

    • SpaceStem Pvt Ltd

    Junior Android Developer
  • •Contributed to Android application development and feature implementation across client projects.
    • Apr 2021 – Jan 2022Ahmedabad, India
  • •Integrated backend services and third-party SDKs while supporting application maintenance and performance improvements.
  • •Participated in Agile development processes, code reviews, and team-based feature delivery.

    • Self Employed

    Freelance Android Developer
  • •Delivered Android applications for clients across multiple domains, handling end-to-end development including requirement analysis, API integration, and feature implementation.
    • Jun 2020 – Mar 2021Remote, India
  • •Managed application release cycles including testing, optimization, and deployment to the Google Play Store while collaborating directly with clients to refine product requirements.

    • Adri It Solutions

    Junior Android Developer
  • •Built Android application features using Java, focusing on user interface implementation and backend API integration.
    • May 2019 – May 2020Vadodara, India
  • •Collaborated with senior developers to troubleshoot issues, improve code quality, and follow Android development best practices.

    • SilverWings Pvt Ltd

    Android Intern
  • •Assisted in Android application development while gaining hands-on experience with Android SDK fundamentals, application lifecycle management, and debugging practices.
    • Apr 2018 – Apr 2019Ahmedabad, India
    Projects

    InCarOffice – Automotive Email & Calendar Platform

    Android Automotive - Valtech Pvt. Ltd.
  • •Engineered an in-vehicle productivity platform combining email and calendar capabilities for Android Automotive OS.
  • •Designed a shared application framework supporting multiple OEM brands and vehicle variants from a common codebase.
  • •Implemented configuration-driven customization to reduce duplicate feature development while maintaining brand-specific behavior.
  • •Implemented multi-account management and intelligent link handling while adhering to automotive UX and safety requirements.

    • Digital Open Source Disclaimer (DOSD)

    Automotive Compliance System - Valtech Pvt. Ltd.
  • •Delivered a system-level Android Automotive application integrated within vehicle settings for open-source license compliance.
  • •Ensured reliable offline access through local persistence and caching strategies.
  • •Built automotive-compliant user interfaces using HARMAN HMI SDK while adhering to driver-distraction requirements.

    • Automotive Calendar & Meeting Integration App

    Android Automotive - Valtech Pvt. Ltd.
  • •Delivered a vehicle-integrated calendar system supporting smartphone synchronization through Bluetooth connectivity.
  • •Coordinated real-time meeting and scheduling workflows across mobile and in-vehicle environments.
  • •Ensured compliance with Android Automotive safety guidelines while integrating third-party meeting services.

    • Smart BLE Sensor Monitor

    Android (Personal Project)
  • •Built a BLE-enabled Android application for device discovery, connection management, and real-time sensor monitoring.
  • •Implemented reactive state management for Bluetooth operations across the application lifecycle.
  • •Developed a Jetpack Compose interface displaying live connection and sensor data updates.
  • •Supported modern Android Bluetooth permission requirements introduced in Android 12+.

    • Greentill – Digital Receipt & Loyalty Platform

    Android (Retail) + Flutter (Consumer) - Openxcell technolabs Pvt. Ltd.
  • •Built a retail-focused POS platform supporting digital receipts, loyalty programs, and transactional workflows.
  • •Delivered scalable application architecture for business-critical retail operations and customer engagement features.
  • •Supported deployment across 30+ retail locations in Ireland on hardware-constrained POS devices.