Intro

EDUCATION

Graduate

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Course Master of Computer Science
Graduated May 2018

UnderGrad

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology
Course Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering
Graduated June 2015

I am an Android specialist! I started my career with Web Development, but soon I realized that my main interest was in embedded product development.

I had been messing around with Android custom ROMs in my bachelors and was always interested in taking things apart and investigating the underworkings of any device.

So this dual interest in both software and hardware was very useful in cementing a strong foundation towards my career as an AOSP Engineer.

Skills

Experience

BL Healthcare, Foxboro, MA

During my tenure at BL Healthcare, I embraced a diverse range of responsibilities spanning software and hardware realms. My unwavering commitment to enhancing my knowledge and skills yielded noteworthy expertise. Over the span of 2.5 years, I played an instrumental role in launching four distinct products.

My unwavering dedication and consistent performance earned me the opportunity to take on a leadership role within the organization. I actively engaged with AOSP 8 and 9, delved into Jitsi Video Conferencing, and collaborated on the development of 15 distinct applications. My priority remained upholding high standards among my peers, as I diligently provided training and mentorship to junior team members. Collaborative efforts with teams spanning India and China enabled us to swiftly meet and exceed client expectations.

Flock Safety, Atlanta, GA

While working at Flock Safety, I embarked on a journey of discovery that introduced me to powerful tools like Jira, Jenkins, and Gerrit. With enthusiasm, I rapidly mastered these tools, harnessing their capabilities for daily tasks. This familiarity translated into expertise, amplifying my contributions.

My time at Flock Safety provided me with a holistic perspective of what it takes to drive a thriving startup. Simultaneously, I honed my role as an individual contributor, understanding the intricate cogs that power a successful venture.

Through close collaboration with my manager and leads, I was able to bring up a new product which used a fresh System on Module (SOM), and I played a key role in its initialization and configuration. During that period, there were limited individuals well-versed in AOSP 10. Despite the challenges, I dedicated significant effort to ensure its successful execution, persevering even with minimal assistance from others. My initial focus involved crafting a tailor-made Flock product within the AOSP codebase. This was swiftly followed by the implementation of OTA updates. My determination led me to master the nuances of the newer AOSP 10 source, culminating in the timely release of the product for subsequent team endeavors.

One of my noteworthy achievements encompassed a pivotal security enhancement, where I pioneered the integration of Auth0 for all devices within our fleet. This accomplishment significantly fortified our security landscape.

BL Healthcare

Team Lead

Dec 2020 to May 2021

Leadership and Standards Elevation
  • Strategic Software Advancements: Orchestrated the implementation of remote software updates for applications and the operating system, streamlining user experiences.
  • Web API Development: Led and mentored the web team in the development of various Web APIs, ensuring optimal integration between teams.
  • Coding Excellence Champion: Spearheaded the consistent enforcement of best practices and coding standards across app and web development teams.
  • Rapid Feature Rollouts: Maintained an agile approach, achieving swift feature implementation and weekly releases in collaboration with the CEO, aligning with client priorities.
  • Resourceful Product Development: Demonstrated an exceptional commitment to product excellence, exemplifying proactive internet search strategies for efficient problem-solving.
  • Global Team Synergy: Collaborated seamlessly with multiple teams across India and China, ensuring successful product launches and hardware stabilization.
  • Unwavering Dedication: Invested extensive time, effort, and weekends to tackle challenging issues and drive product success.
  • Guided Engineering Proficiency: Conducted thorough code reviews and provided valuable guidance to junior engineers, fostering the development of testable and maintainable code.
  • Holistic Technical Administration: Effectively managed server maintenance, cost optimization, and administration, setting a standard for high uptime and cost efficiency.

Software Engineer

Dec 2018 to Dec 2020

Versatile Contributions to Multiple Products
  • Video Conferencing Enhancement: Took charge of customizing the video conferencing aspect of a tablet device, dedicating substantial effort to optimizing its performance.
  • Hardware Upgrade Mastery: Played a pivotal role in hardware upgrade initiatives, encompassing device bring-up, app and service porting, and stabilization for a new product iteration.
  • UI/UX Enhancement: Transitioned to application development, elevating the UI and UX of the product, thereby enhancing its overall user experience.
  • Video Conferencing Innovation: Spearheaded the end-to-end integration and refinement of a novel video conferencing technology, showcasing a mastery of the process.
  • TV Device Transition: Led the creation and successful porting of the system to a TV device, expanding product compatibility and reach.
  • Bluetooth Ecosystem Integration: Successfully integrated a diverse array of new and legacy Bluetooth devices, enhancing the product's functionality and adaptability.
  • Dual Role Management: Managed a dual role encompassing both application development and AOSP development, skillfully overseeing the code base and ensuring seamless deployment to client devices
  • Security Trailblazer: Pioneered comprehensive security measures through large-scale penetration testing, identifying vulnerabilities and fortifying defenses.
  • Innovative Problem-Solving: Showcased creativity in addressing intricate problems, such as employing SSH tunneling to replace static IP SIMs, revolutionizing debugging infrastructure.
  • Talent Enrichment: Successfully conducted interviews and recruited valuable team members, contributing to a skilled and cohesive workforce.
  • Guidance and Mentorship: Provided extensive guidance, counseling, and tutoring to new and junior team members, actively facilitating knowledge transfer.
  • Client-Centric Advocacy: Partnered with the CEO to deliver industry-best practices, aligning decisions with long-term solutions and advocating for future stability.

Flock Safety

Software Engineer III - Android OS

05/17/2021 to Present

Auth0 Security enablement for Flock’s fleet
  • Fleet-Wide Security: Successfully secured a fleet of 45,000 devices through the seamless provisioning and activation of Auth0 security measures.
  • End-to-End Commitment: Led a year-long project encompassing design, architecture, prototyping, development, testing, deployment, hotfixes, and monitoring, showcasing resolute dedication.
  • Standardization Catalyst: Spearheaded a transformative initiative that elevated security standards and established a precedent for future products to adopt Auth0 seamlessly.
  • Advanced Monitoring: Implemented a comprehensive monitoring infrastructure with charts, logs, and rapid issue triaging, enhancing proactive troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Collaborative Leadership: Navigated complex cross-functional collaboration, harmonizing diverse teams to achieve a unified success of exceptional quality.
  • Vulnerability Eradication: Eliminated a major security loophole by replacing a shared key across devices, significantly bolstering system security.
  • Critical Component Development: Led the creation of essential components, including an AIDL service application and controller, enabling seamless interaction for other apps.
  • Factory Integration: Streamlined Auth0 provisioning into manufacturing workflows, ensuring devices left the factory with enhanced security measures in place.
  • QA Empowerment: Equipped QA and automated testing teams with comprehensive resources, including detailed slides and test plans, enhancing efficiency and precision.
Advancement in OTA Updates for Upcoming Product
  • Seamless Integration: Successfully integrated OTA updater functionality complemented by required SE policy and workflow design.
  • Cutting-edge Transition: Transformed the Google Updater sample from JAVA to Kotlin and seamlessly incorporated it into the existing updater app, enhancing code quality and maintainability.
  • Uncharted Territory Mastery: Pioneered the implementation of AOSP 10 OTA updates and dynamic partitions, navigating complex terrain where company expertise was lacking.
Internal Product Launch
  • Tailored AOSP Implementation: Developed a customized AOSP vendor and product solution for the new platform within the AOSP 10 codebase, filling a critical gap in the company's expertise at the time
  • Solo Triumph: Pioneered this undertaking as the sole contributor, navigating uncharted territory
  • Unwavering Dedication: Despite limited external support and the challenging isolation, orchestrated the timely launch of the product, enabling the rest of the team to begin development seamlessly.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Navigated constraints with manufacturer support, leveraging available resources to bring the product to fruition effectively
  • AOSP 10 Initiation: Embarked on this journey with a fresh perspective, taking on AOSP 10 development despite being new to the domain at the time.