Jun 2012 – Mar 2016 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

• Seasoned Engineering Manager overseeing multifaceted smart home automation projects primarily centered around iOS app development for a high-demand client (Belkin), ensuring seamless project management, technical direction, and design-build leadership.
• Roles & Responsibilities:
• Orchestrating project management and technical leadership for smart home automation products within the Smart Energy sector.
• Steering Project, Release, and Sprint planning, aligning development and test plans with customer expectations and Product Requirements Document (PRD).
• Leading a dedicated team of 22+ professionals, providing guidance and oversight.
• Acting as an iOS Domain expert, architecting the iOS app, designing complex modules, and defining interfaces between iOS-Embedded and iOS-Cloud Services/APIs.
• Conducting rigorous code reviews for intricate iOS components and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Facilitating daily Scrum meetings, bug scrubs, and managing bug prioritization and closure timelines in collaboration with onsite Project Managers and developers.
• Serving as the primary liaison for all customer queries, escalations, and ensuring prompt resolution.
• Providing regular updates to the onsite Customer Project Manager on weekly release statuses and milestones.
• Upholding accountability for iOS Application/FW and Cloud releases, meeting project plans and Sprint commitments.
• Overseeing iOS resource hiring, onboarding, ramp-up plans, and delivering training and mentorship for the project’s iOS system.
• Achievements:
• Streamlined operations, reducing downtime, and enhancing accountability across roles.
• Optimized productivity by realigning systems and concentrating resources within the iOS domain.
• Aligned release and project plans, correlating key performance indicators with pertinent milestones.
• Consistently garnered client appreciation for every app release, demonstrating continuous market relevance.

Oct 2005 – Jun 2012 · 6 yrs 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

• Cultivated a career trajectory from Software Engineer to Senior Software Engineer and eventually Team Lead within 6.5 years across esteemed organizations like Flextronics Software System, Aricent Group, and Frog Design.
• Roles & Responsibilities:
• Led end-to-end responsibilities encompassing requirement analysis, feasibility studies, architectural design, and robust testing for both iOS and Android applications.
• Served as a mentor, guiding junior and new team members in iOS and Android mobile application development, fostering skill enhancement.
• Collaborated with Frog Austin & SFO teams to architect, prototype, and develop Gallery, Music, and RCS Chat client applications for Android and iOS devices, catering to a diverse customer base.
• Contributed significantly to Audio CODEC optimization and bug resolution for SH4AH/AL – DSP (Renesas).
• Played a pivotal role in developing multimedia file and live streaming players on Open-Source Embedded Linux for TI-OMAP 730 Chipset.
• Engaged in the development of Multimedia Protocol Stack (RTSP, SRTP) using C/C++.
• Achievements:
• Recognized with an Individual Excellence award for spearheading the Android UI Framework development activity showcased at MWC Barcelona, Spain in 2010.
• Received five awards for exemplary commitment, innovative approaches, and technical prowess demonstrated in delivering projects including Audio/Video Streaming App on TI-OMAP, Firefly Media Suite app, G.729A Codec optimization, and Interdigital Dual Mode UE protocol stack.

Sep 2004 – Aug 2005 · 11 mos · Bangalore, India · On-site

• In my role, I have been entrusted with the pivotal task of crafting a robust Multimedia protocol stack. This involves not just conceptualizing the architecture but also meticulously implementing and rigorously testing the RTP/RTCP stack to guarantee its reliability and performance in real-time communication scenarios.
• Moreover, I've played a key role in ensuring the seamless transmission of multimedia data across networks. This involves the intricate handling of various audio and video payloads (G.711, G.729A, H.263+) specifically tailored for Multimedia Conferencing applications. By optimizing data transmission methodologies, I've contributed to enhancing the quality and efficiency of multimedia communications.
• Additionally, my responsibilities extend to addressing and resolving challenges inherent in multimedia transmission. From mitigating packet loss issues to skillfully managing Jitter buffers and crafting efficient packetization and de-packetization algorithms, my focus has been on fortifying the reliability and stability of media data transfer. These efforts are instrumental in maintaining the integrity and consistency of multimedia streams, ensuring uninterrupted communication experiences even under adverse network conditions.
• Overall, my commitment lies in architecting robust protocols, optimizing data transmission, and resolving transmission challenges to facilitate seamless multimedia communication experiences for end-users.

Jul 2003 – May 2004 · 10 mos · New Delhi · On-site