Vaidehi Hindlekar

Product Manager

Mumbai, India21 yrs 2 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Over 22 years of experience in mobile application architecture.
  • Expert in aligning product vision with business objectives.
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mobile Applications Architect with extensive experience in leading mobile development strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Mobile ArchitectureTechnical Project LeadershipMobile Application DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipIos Development

Other Skills

AJAXAPI DevelopmentAgile Application DevelopmentAgile LeadershipAgile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementAgile Web DevelopmentAndroidAndroid DevelopmentAndroid StudioCSSCakePHPClean ArchitectureCocoa TouchCocoaPods

About

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Technical Product Manager and Mobile Application Architect with over 22 years of experience in leading strategic planning, mobile architecture, and cross-functional execution to deliver cutting-edge, high-impact mobile solutions. Currently spearheading mobile strategy and architecture for both iOS and Android platforms, driving successful delivery of intuitive, high-performance, and user-centric applications. Skilled in aligning product vision with business objectives by collaborating closely with stakeholders, engineering, and design teams. Proven expertise in building scalable mobile architectures using technologies like Java, Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, and integrating backend services via RESTful APIs and cloud platforms. Key Strengths Include: Architecting mobile ecosystems that support speed, scalability, and maintainability. Leading agile teams through full development lifecycles, from concept to App Store/Google Play deployment. Ensuring technical excellence, performance optimization, and compliance with platform guidelines. Mentoring teams, promoting innovation, and driving operational efficiency. Passionate about blending product thinking with deep technical knowledge to create mobile experiences that resonate with users and generate real business value.

Experience

Leader investment group - lig

2 roles

Technical Product Manager

Promoted

Jul 2024Present · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Directed the mobile strategy amid development delays, resulting in the successful launch of multiple applications on iOS and Android platforms.
  • Managed a cross-functional team of mobile developers, designers, QA engineers, and product owners—fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
  • Defined and refined mobile app features, user stories, and technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders, aligning mobile product goals with business objectives.
  • Architected and oversaw the development of scalable and high-performance mobile applications, leveraging technologies such as Swift, Kotlin, React Native, and Flutter.
  • Worked closely with engineering teams to ensure optimal app performance, security, scalability, and usability across iOS and Android platforms.
  • Developed and maintained product roadmaps and prioritized backlogs based on customer feedback, market analysis, and business needs.
  • Led strategic planning and set goals for the mobile development department, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Defined key KPIs and success metrics for mobile products—tracking performance, user engagement, and overall product health.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings, gathering feedback, aligning priorities, and setting expectations for mobile app features and releases.
  • Drove Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) across the team to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality mobile solutions.
  • Architected cloud-based solutions (AWS, Firebase, Google Cloud) and integrated mobile apps with backend services to support real-time data sync, push notifications, and app analytics.
  • Ensured compliance with app store guidelines for App Store and Google Play submissions—managing app versioning, updates, and releases.
  • Mentored and coached senior developers and mobile leads, enhancing technical leadership capabilities and supporting career growth within the team.
FlutterTechnical Project LeadershipMobile ApplicationsMobile EnterpriseMobile Architecture

Head of Mobile Application Development

Jul 2021Jul 2024 · 3 yrs

  • Lead and manage a team of mobile developers, designers, and QA engineers to deliver top-quality mobile applications.
  • Develop and implement mobile app strategies that align with the company’s business goals and enhance user engagement.
  • Oversee the end-to-end mobile app development lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to development, testing, and deployment.
  • Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
  • Utilize Agile methodologies to manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring timely and within-budget project completion.
  • Implement best practices in coding, security, and performance optimization to ensure robust and scalable mobile applications.
  • Monitor app performance and user feedback to drive continuous improvement and feature enhancements.
Mobile ArchitectureFlutterGenAIiOSAndroidMobile Applications+2

1kosmos - blockid

Tech lead Mobility

Jul 2018Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Mumbai

  • ed end-to-end design and development of high-performance iOS and Android apps, delivering scalable, secure, and user-focused mobile solutions.
  • Oversaw cross-functional mobile teams in Agile environments, driving delivery excellence, sprint execution, and cross-team alignment.
  • Architected modular mobile solutions using MVVM, MVP, and Clean Architecture, ensuring long-term maintainability and rapid feature rollout.
  • Guided cross-platform development (Flutter, React Native) to accelerate delivery and maximize code reuse across platforms.
  • Collaborated with product, UX, and backend teams to translate business requirements into seamless app experiences with robust API integration.
  • Established automated CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Fastlane, GitHub Actions) to streamline build, testing, and deployment processes.
  • Conducted technical reviews, mentored engineers, and enforced best practices for app performance, security, and code quality.
  • Integrated critical mobile capabilities including push notifications, payments, offline data, and analytics (Firebase, Crashlytics).
  • Drove continuous performance optimization through profiling, debugging, and crash-rate reduction.
  • Managed complete App Store and Play Store release cycles, ensuring compliance, versioning, and smooth go-live operations.
  • Delivered cloud-enabled mobile experiences using AWS, Firebase, and Google Cloud for real-time sync and scalable backend services.
Mobile ApplicationsiOS DevelopmentAndroid DevelopmentMobile ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipTravis CI

Millenial entertainment pvt ltd

Tech Lead

Jun 2017Jul 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

  • Led end-to-end development of high-performance native mobile applications for iOS (Swift, Objective-C) and Android (Java, Kotlin), delivering seamless, consistent user experiences across platforms.
  • Directed cross-functional Agile teams, including mobile, backend, and QA engineers—ensuring timely delivery, optimal resource utilization, and sprint success through effective planning and leadership.
  • Designed and implemented scalable mobile app architectures using best-in-class patterns such as MVVM, MVP, and Clean Architecture—boosting maintainability, reusability, and scalability.
  • Championed cross-platform development using React Native and Flutter, reducing time-to-market while maintaining code quality and feature parity across devices.
  • Collaborated closely with product managers, designers, and backend teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver robust, user-centric solutions.
  • Set up and maintained efficient CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Fastlane), enabling faster, automated builds, testing, and deployments with minimal downtime.
  • Conducted rigorous code reviews and mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence, continuous learning, and performance optimization.
  • Integrated mission-critical features such as push notifications, secure payments, offline functionality, and real-time analytics using Firebase, Google Analytics, and Crashlytics.
  • Optimized app performance through advanced profiling, debugging, and memory management—resulting in improved app stability, faster load times, and reduced crash rates.
  • Led the App Store and Google Play submission process, ensuring compliance with guidelines, managing versioning, and delivering timely updates with detailed release notes.
  • Leveraged cloud infrastructure (AWS, Firebase, Google Cloud) to support real-time sync, data storage, push messaging, and backend integrations at scale.

Nykaa.com

Sr. IOS Developer

May 2016Jun 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

  • Spearheaded the development of intuitive and high-performing iOS applications using Swift, Objective-C, and UIKit.
  • Engineered robust mobile solutions utilizing Core Data, Core Animation, AVFoundation, Auto Layout, and Core Location frameworks.
  • Designed and implemented seamless RESTful API integrations, enabling efficient communication with backend services.
  • Applied MVVM and Clean Architecture principles to build scalable, maintainable, and testable codebases.
  • Participated in all phases of the mobile software lifecycle—including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
  • Ensured optimal app performance and a crash-free user experience through advanced debugging, profiling, and analytics tools such as Firebase Crashlytics, Instruments, and Xcode Profiler.
  • Collaborated in Agile teams, actively engaging in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, code reviews, and continuous improvement processes.
  • Managed app releases and beta testing via TestFlight, and oversaw App Store submission and version control.
  • Integrated essential iOS features such as real-time notifications, offline data synchronization, biometric authentication, and deep linking.
  • Mentored junior iOS developers, contributing to knowledge sharing, coding standards, and mobile development best practices across the team.
Mobile ApplicationsiOS Development

First economy

Sr. IOS Developer

Sep 2015Apr 2016 · 7 mos · Mumbai

  • Designed, developed, and maintained high-performance iOS applications using Swift, Objective-C, and Xcode.
  • Led the implementation of advanced app features, including push notifications, in-app purchases, background services, and Core Data integration.
  • Built reusable components and maintained clean, modular, and well-documented code, adhering to MVC/MVVM architecture patterns.
  • Collaborated with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into responsive, pixel-perfect mobile interfaces.
  • Integrated RESTful APIs and third-party SDKs for analytics, payment processing, social login, and maps (e.g., Firebase, Stripe, Google Maps SDK).
  • Conducted unit testing and UI testing using XCTest, ensuring app stability and performance across multiple iOS devices.
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including Android, backend, QA, and product management in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Published and managed multiple apps on the Apple App Store, ensuring full compliance with Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines and App Store policies.
  • Utilized tools such as Git, JIRA, TestFlight, and Fastlane for version control, issue tracking, and continuous integration/deployment.
  • Mentored junior developers and contributed to code reviews, technical documentation, and process improvement initiatives.
Mobile ApplicationsiOS Development

Freelance

Freelance ios developer

Feb 2014Aug 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai

  • Responsible for coding, analysis, Research and development in IOS application. Currently working for enterprise application.
Mobile Applications

Rinira technologies pvt. ltd

Sr software engineer

Jan 2011Feb 2014 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai

  • Directed end-to-end strategy, architecture, and execution of enterprise-level web applications across multiple domains.
  • Led cross-functional development teams (frontend, backend, DevOps, QA) to deliver scalable, high-performance digital solutions using modern tech stacks (PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, Node.js, React, MySQL, AWS).
  • Defined system architecture and infrastructure design for cloud-native, API-driven, and microservices-based platforms.
  • Oversaw the project lifecycle from requirements gathering, technical planning, coding, testing, deployment, to post-launch optimization.
  • Implemented coding standards, architectural guidelines, and development workflows (Agile, Scrum, CI/CD).
  • Spearheaded migration of legacy systems to modern frameworks, improving performance, scalability, and security.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and product teams to align technology strategy with business objectives and user needs.
  • Managed code repositories and CI/CD pipelines (Git, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins).
  • Mentored senior engineers and team leads, promoting continuous learning, innovation, and engineering excellence.
  • Established performance metrics, reviewed KPIs, and ensured adherence to quality and delivery timelines.

Pulse solutions

Team Leader PHP, Iphone

Feb 2010Jan 2011 · 11 mos · Jogeshwari - West

  • Architected and led the development of high-performance, secure, and modular PHP-based web applications tailored to complex business requirements.
  • Designed scalable system architecture, database schemas (MySQL/PostgreSQL), and RESTful APIs to support rapid development and future growth.
  • Directed a team of developers through all phases of the SDLC—from requirements gathering and technical planning to development, testing, and deployment.
  • Championed the adoption of modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony) and tools to improve code quality and accelerate delivery.
  • Ensured adherence to coding standards and design patterns (MVC, Service Layer, Repository) and applied clean architecture principles.
  • Conducted architecture reviews, performance audits, and technical assessments for both ongoing and legacy projects.
  • Played a key role in infrastructure planning, leveraging cloud platforms (AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.) for optimized deployments.
  • Fostered a collaborative team culture through mentorship, training sessions, and continuous learning initiatives.

Image online pvt. ltd.

Project Lead LAMP

Aug 2007Jan 2010 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Mulund

  • Led end-to-end architecture, design, and development of robust, scalable web applications using PHP and related technologies (Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, etc.).
  • Defined system architecture, database design, and application flow to meet both business and technical requirements.
  • Supervised a team of PHP developers, assigning tasks, conducting code reviews, and guiding them through best practices and modern development standards.
  • Played a key role in setting up microservice-based architecture and API-driven development for seamless third-party integrations.
  • Optimized legacy codebases for performance, scalability, and maintainability, resulting in improved load times and system stability.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders, product managers, and cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
  • Implemented DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and version control using Git.
  • Provided technical mentorship and contributed to hiring and onboarding processes to build a strong development team.

Creative web mall india pvt ltd - software solutions provider company.

Sr. PHP Programmer

Oct 2004Aug 2007 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Mumbai

  • Spearheaded the development of scalable and responsive web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, PHP, etc.).
  • Led a cross-functional team of developers, assigning tasks, conducting code reviews, and ensuring high-quality project deliveries within deadlines.
  • Acted as the primary technical point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Implemented best coding practices, version control (Git), and continuous integration workflows to streamline development.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering skill development and improving overall team performance.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining a strong focus on user experience, performance, and maintainability.
  • Collaborated with UI/UX designers, QA teams, and DevOps to deliver full-stack solutions from concept to deployment.

Education

Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) — Computer Programming

Jan 2008Jan 2011

University of Mumbai

B.com — commerce

Jan 1998Jan 2001

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