MAHESH KUMAR

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India3 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in building Smart TV applications.
Proficient in adaptive streaming technologies.
Strong background in OTT platform development.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Full-Stack Developer specializing in B2C OTT and Smart TV applications.

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Skills

Core Skills

Node.jsReact

Other Skills

API DevelopmentAdaptive StreamingBabel.jsDASHDocument Object Model (DOM)ECMAScriptFirebaseGoogle IMA SDKHLSHTMLJSONOver-the-Top Content (OTT)Python (Programming Language)React HooksRedux Toolkit

About

I am a Full-Stack Developer specializing in OTT and Smart TV platforms (WebOS & Tizen), with 3 years of experience building high-performance video players and SDKs that deliver seamless media experiences to millions of users. Core Skills & Tech Expertise: Frontend: React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB Media: HLS, DASH, DRM, custom video SDKs Tools: Webpack, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Postman Smart TV / OTT Highlights: Built and deployed Smart TV apps for WebOS and Tizen with remote navigation & custom UIs Developed SDKs supporting playback, ads (pre/mid/post-roll), thumbnails, subtitles, and analytics Created custom video players with HLS/DASH, quality selector, subtitles, picture-in-picture Other Achievements: Designed analytics SDKs with auto-event capture, session tracking, heatmaps, and funnels Contributed to scalable OTT architectures with modular code, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud integration 🚀 Passionate about building scalable OTT platforms and mentoring teams to deliver world-class Smart TV apps.

Experience

Saranyu technologies

2 roles

Software Engineer

Promoted

Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · On-site

Developed custom thumbnail seekbar with HLS/DASH integration for video previews during seek operations.
Integrated Google IMA SDK for pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll ads, boosting monetization on Smart TV apps.
Implemented adaptive streaming (Hls.js, dash.js), multi-audio, and subtitle support with a customizable UI.
Designed advanced TV remote navigation and a custom on-screen keyboard optimized for spatial navigation.
Managed scalable state handling with Redux Toolkit and led performance optimization across Smart TV models.
Deployed apps to LG Content Store & Samsung Smart Hub, handling packaging, certification, and submission

HLSDASHGoogle IMA SDKRedux ToolkitAdaptive StreamingNode.js+1

Trainee software engineer

Nov 2022 – Oct 2023 · 11 mos · On-site

Built Smart TV applications on WebOS and TizenOS platforms from scratch.
Developed an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) with real-time schedule integration.
Implemented core video player features (play, pause, seek) with TV remote navigation support.
Created responsive, large-screen-optimized user interfaces using Redux Toolkit for state management.
Gained hands-on experience with Smart TV SDKs, APIs, debugging, and adaptive streaming fundamentals.
Collaborated with team members in code reviews, troubleshooting, and process documentation.

WebOSTizenOSRedux ToolkitReact