Shashank Gupta

Senior Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led transition of 200 million users to new Android TV experience.
Improved app stability by 50% and RAM usage by 20%.
Organized innovation culture through Hackathons and tech talks.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2C SaaS expert with a strong focus on Android development and project management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Android DevelopmentProject ManagementBackend Development

Other Skills

A/B TestingAlgorithmsCC++Data StructuresDatabase DesignDjangoJavaJavaScriptLinuxNetworkingOperating SystemsPower PlantsProduct DevelopmentProject Planning

About

Senior tech leader at Google. Proven track record in leading large-scale projects, driving innovation, and mentoring diverse teams. Expertise in Android UI, Java, and project management, with a strong focus on code design and analytical problem-solving. Successfully launched impactful features, transitioned millions of users to new experiences, and improved user engagement and monetization. Passionate about leading teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions through technical excellence.

Experience

Google

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

May 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · On-site

Launched Live Tab and Free ad supported live channels on Android Tv
Transitioned 200 million users of Android Tv to a new unified user experience
Brought a architectural change to the Tv Launcher allowing it to scale to multiple tabs in a performant manner
Lead and mentored multiple SWE across multiple projects and deliverables
Induced a culture of innovation at TV-BLR with organizing Hackathons, org-level tech talk on patents, 15+ invention declarations, 5 approved filings

Android DevelopmentProject ManagementJava

Software Engineer

Dec 2019 – May 2023 · 3 yrs 5 mos · On-site

Led multiple monetisation and compliance features bringing qualitative change in Android Tv experience
Brought 20% RAM improvement, 50% app stability boost and 70% disk usage optimization in tv launcher making space for multiple new features
Expanded recommendations UI to 18 new countries beyond US, bringing 50 million more monetizable users
Added A/B testing framework bringing and automated performance metric collection
Improved release process, predictable cadence and strings submission process

Android DevelopmentJavaA/B TestingProject Management

Amazon

Software Developer

Jun 2019 – Dec 2019 · 6 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

Adobe

Computer Scientist

Sep 2016 – Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Role: Developer
Project: Acrobat Reader Android App, DCAPI, Fill And Sign, Chromebook
Stack : Android, Android Webview, Javascript, Android NDK, Work Devices, EMM
Responsibilities: Design and Architecture, Features Development, Chromebook, Samsung DeskTop, Android WebView Security, Samsung Desktop, Samsung Knox, Fill And Sign, DCAPI Client, First Time Experience Implementation

Android DevelopmentJavaScript

Knowlarity

Python Developer

Jun 2015 – Aug 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Tools: Python, Django, Tornado
Responsibilities: Backend Development(design and development), Android App, Strategic Development of App features.

PythonDjangoTornadoBackend Development

Ntpc

Engineer

Aug 2010 – Aug 2012 · 2 yrs · NTPC Kahalgaon

1. Shift Management of a Power Plant Unit (500 MW) as part of team of four.
2. Supervision and monitoring of daily and immediate activities to ensure continuous production.
3. Analyze the collected usage data and recommend/schedule replacement/repair to ensure smooth operation.