Ajay Kumar Meher

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India14 yrs 5 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Over 13 years of experience in software development.
  • Led multiple flagship products in diverse domains.
  • Expert in developing scalable Android applications.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Social Media expert with a strong focus on Android development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Android DevelopmentLeadershipBackend DevelopmentProblem Solving

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAlgorithmsArchitectural PatternsAtlassian JIRACSSCommunicationComputer ScienceCoroutinesData StructuresDefining RequirementsDesign PatternsEclipseHTMLJSONJSP

About

I am a Software Development Engineer IV at Upstox, one of India's leading online brokerage platforms. With over 13 years of industry experience, I have developed and led several flagship products in various domains, such as live streaming, social media, transportation, and automobile. My core competencies include problem solving, communication, and low-level design, as well as developing memory efficient and scalable Android applications with MVx architectures. Currently, I am driving the mobile tech team with critical tech decisions and large changes for long-term impact. I am also responsible for maintaining and improving app performance metrics and leading pods that deliver features like basket orders, NRI accounts, and more. I enjoy working with a talented and passionate team that is focused on enabling millions of users to trade and invest in the stock market with ease and convenience. My goal is to continue learning and growing as a mobile engineer and leader, and to contribute to the success and innovation of Upstox.

Experience

14 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 5 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Upstox

Software Development Engineer IV (Mobile)

Apr 2023Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • Driving the tech team with critical tech decisions and large changes for long term impact. Also responsible for maintaining critical KPIs and improving app performance metrics.
  • Leading pods and delivered features like Basket Orders, NRI Accounts and more.
  • Link: Upstox App
Android DevelopmentComputer ScienceData StructuresKotlinJavaLeadership+12

Sharechat

Android Lead

Dec 2020Feb 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Working with Live Stream Team and building it right from scratch has been immensely satisfying journey so far. Starting from feasibility study and finalising right product and services with tech research and cost estimation till delivering MVP(minimum viable product) was definitely thrilling and fun. I started from scratch and was 100% hands-on in the beginning. Contributed in architecture designs with MVI and 100% Compose. Soon the team grown to 10+ in next 6 months and currently handling one of the largest tech team in ShareChat! Now my code contribution has become 40/60 where I am responsible for resolving team dependencies, PR reviews, running the sprint, effort estimation, feature delivery and more with 60%. 40% time I spend on fixing production issues, performance related issues and learning new techs and grooming the team.
Computer ScienceData StructuresAlgorithmsArchitectural PatternsLow-Level DesignCoroutines+9

Vyapar app

Lead Android Engineer

Apr 2020Dec 2020 · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka

  • Really excited to be a part of a greater journey solely focused towards enabling MSMEs growing their businesses digitally by providing highly reliable and productive solutions at their finger tip.
Computer ScienceData StructuresAlgorithmsArchitectural PatternsLow-Level DesignRequirements Gathering+8

One championship

Tech Lead, Android

Nov 2018Apr 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bangaon Area, India

  • World's 3rd most viewed ONE Championship in Facebook is going to beat all other players in the domain to claim it's no.1 position. The thrilling experience with such massive user base with growing in demand video streaming worldwide will be the game changer! Here at ONE we are going to make it happen!
Computer ScienceData StructuresAlgorithmsArchitectural PatternsLow-Level DesignRequirements Gathering+8

Ola (ani technologies pvt ltd)

SDE II

Dec 2015Jul 2018 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Working with Ola is thrilling. Extremely knowledgeable and like minded people all around. Recently developed Ola Operator from scratch and looking for many more opportunities to collaborate. Learning is one of the most focused area if you think about Ola. Working on latest and greatest technologies is the trend we follow in Ola. Working on many internal projects as a backend engineer. Jumped into a completely new arena with NodeJs, Mongo, JavaScript and many more. Received "Ola Impact Award" at Ola Town Hall, June for immense success of Ola Operator.
Computer ScienceData StructuresArchitectural PatternsLow-Level DesignRequirements GatheringReactive Programming+5

Taxiforsure.com

External Employee

Jan 2015Sep 2015 · 8 mos

  • I have integrated PayTm payment gateway for TaxiForSure client app. Re-architected most of the codes for better performance of the project. Added new features for version 2 and also supported in fixing production issues with least help from the team.
Requirements GatheringCommunicationProblem Solving

Mercedes-benz research and development india

Consultant

Sep 2013Dec 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • I was one of the core member of the development team for Cross Connect application where my responsibilities were to design and develop the Media Module(Aupeo Player, MyMusic Player) mainly. I had a chance to work with Navigation and Car radio too.
Architectural PatternsRequirements GatheringCommunicationProblem SolvingTest Cases

Endeavour software technologies

Programmer Analyst

Aug 2013Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bangalore

  • Working with a L3 company with a great head start that works completely in the mobility division is really awesome for any android developer. Got an opportunity to start my career with some top notch projects. Lots of learning experiences are coming in my way even in the day one I joined.
  • Doing feasibility study for a brand new product.
  • Developed couple of POCs for android platform.
  • Recently got an onsite opportunity for Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Pvt. Ltd. (MBRDI) from Endeavour.
Computer ScienceData StructuresLow-Level DesignRequirements GatheringCommunicationProblem Solving+2

Freelance android application developer

Software Developer

Feb 2013Jul 2013 · 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • I have worked for past couple of years with a very innovative team. Recently I have started working as a freelancer. One of the most recent development delivered is available for free in the play store.
  • Please get a copy of my work at
  • https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samalaitech.ultrastocks
Problem Solving

Enovate media solutions

Jr. Software Engineer

Sep 2011Jan 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bangalore

  • Worked as Jr.Software Engineer in eNovate Media Solutions, Bangalore. During this crucial period I have got an opportunity to work for two enterprise level applications. Initially we have developed Prep For GED Test by Pearson Educations that continued for 8+ months. Due to my strong interest in Oracle 9i with database design, I was completely responsible for implementing the required database in SQLite for android. The application is designed in a modular way that every individual part or core modules can be plugged and unplugged easily with minimal change in codes. This application is having several modules like in-app purchase, notes(audio,video,image), test,review,reading, social activities like share the scores, batches etc. I have worked for in-app module for buying the contents along with downloading contents from a secured server completely. I have also worked for notes section that needs huge interaction with database. The second application is Lrnr(https://www.lrnr.us/) which is the next generations adaptive learning technology that will provide quality education cheaply in multiple platforms. I have worked for android client from scratch. This product is still under development. I have designed and implemented the database completely. I have also provided fix for other applications in my company. Debugging is the best part for all these application that is controlled using JIRA and Green Hooper tool. We have also used SVN to manage the codes.
Problem Solving

Fresherlab

Android Application Developer-Trainee

Mar 2011Aug 2011 · 5 mos · Bangalore

  • I have successfully completed my 6 months Android Application Development Training with FresherLab and worked with all types of GUI Development in Live Projects by FresherLab. Recently completed project based on GPS, Google Maps API, Audio/Video & Telephony API of Android. Worked on project based on Bluetooth and Wifi.
Problem Solving

Education

National Institute of Science & Technology, Berhampur

B.Tech — Computer Science & Engineering

Jan 2005Jan 2010

DAV College, Titilagarh

12th — Science

Jan 2003Jan 2005

Govt. Boys High School, Titilagarh

10th

Jan 2002Jan 2003

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