Nikhil Rai — Founder

I’m Nikhil Rai (ADC) — an Android developer coach. My career spans product teams at large companies (OLA, GamesKraft, PayU, Synchronoss) and fast-moving startups (Pocket52, GetMega, Coinn Mobile). Over the years I moved from a very modest start to engineering leadership, and along the way I discovered my real passion: helping others accelerate their careers. That led to Droid Skool, where we transform motivated learners into hireable Android engineers — fast. What I teach and why it works Practical, project-based learning: real apps, production-style architecture, and a portfolio you can show in interviews. Interview & hiring prep: resume clinic, common Android interview problems, and mock interviews that mirror industry expectations. Modern tooling & speed: Kotlin, Jetpack, Android architecture, SDK integrations (I’ve worked on mapping/navigation codebases), and AI tools that help learners iterate faster. Mentorship & accountability: personalised feedback, weekly milestones, and career guidance. If you’re an aspiring Android dev who wants a direct path to your first (or next) job, let’s talk. I teach in simple English and Hindi, and I use AI to make learning more efficient. Website: www.droidskool.com · info@droidskool.com · +91 7045843958 — ADC Nikhil Rai ✨ Be Job-Ready Android Developer in just 90 Days ✨

Stackforce AI infers this person is a skilled Android Developer and Educator in the EdTech and Fintech industries.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 11 yrs

Skills

Android Development
Coaching & Mentoring
Team Leadership
Payments
Bluetooth Low Energy
Message Development

Career Highlights

Founder of Droid Skool, transforming careers in 90 days.
Expert in Android development with 13+ years of experience.
Passionate mentor, preparing learners for real-world challenges.

Work Experience

Droid Skool

Founder & Android Developer Coach (6 mos)

Ola

Technical Lead, SDE 3 (2 yrs 6 mos)

Gameskraft

Technical Lead (2 yrs 6 mos)

Pocket52

Android Lead/Architect (2 yrs 5 mos)

Kuliza

Senior Developer (1 yr 4 mos)

TechMineGuru

Founder and Technical Coach of TechMineGuru (8 yrs 2 mos)

PayU

Senior Software Engineer (10 mos)

Coin Mobile Technologies

Senior Software Engineer (Android Developer) (1 yr 5 mos)

Synchronoss Technologies

Software Engineer (Android Developer) (1 yr 11 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

Android and Java at Software Trainee Engineer @ Palle Technologies

Java at Internship and Technical Trainer @ Lara Technologies

Nikhil Rai

Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India11 yrs experience

Key Highlights

Founder of Droid Skool, transforming careers in 90 days.
Expert in Android development with 13+ years of experience.
Passionate mentor, preparing learners for real-world challenges.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a skilled Android Developer and Educator in the EdTech and Fintech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Android DevelopmentCoaching & MentoringTeam LeadershipPaymentsBluetooth Low EnergyMessage Development

Other Skills

Kotlin AndroidKotlin CoroutinesTrainingTechnical TrainingMobile Application DevelopmentKotlinJetpack ComposeAPI integrationFirebaseMobile DevicesAndroid SDKTeam BuildingAndroid StudioCore JavaObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)

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Experience

Droid skool

Founder & Android Developer Coach

Sep 2025 – Present · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

As the Founder and Android Development Coach at Droid Skool, I am passionate about empowering aspiring developers to build successful careers in Android development. Droid Skool is a focused platform designed to transform beginners and junior developers into job-ready professionals in just 90 days through structured, hands-on learning and real-world projects.
In this role, I design and deliver a comprehensive, industry-relevant curriculum covering Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Android Jetpack Components, MVVM, Clean Architecture, API integration, Firebase, and best practices for building scalable, production-ready apps. My teaching approach focuses on practical, project-based learning, ensuring learners gain the confidence to tackle real-world challenges.
Beyond technical skills, I mentor students on problem-solving, code quality, system design, and career readiness — from resume building and portfolio creation to mock interviews and strategies for cracking roles in startups, product companies, and MNCs.
Drawing on my 13+ years of experience, including leading impactful projects at Ola, I bring real-world insights to the learning process. This helps bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry expectations, preparing learners for success in competitive environments.
At Droid Skool, I’m not just teaching Android development — I’m transforming careers. Seeing learners grow from uncertainty to securing their first developer role is incredibly rewarding. My mission is to build a vibrant community of skilled Android developers, driving innovation and growth in the mobile ecosystem.

Android DevelopmentKotlin AndroidKotlin CoroutinesCoaching & MentoringTrainingTechnical Training+1

Ola

Technical Lead, SDE 3

Jan 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Building Ola Maps

Gameskraft

Technical Lead

Jun 2020 – Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Team LeadershipWebSocketMobile DevicesAndroid SDKTeam BuildingEpoxy+13

Pocket52

Android Lead/Architect

Jun 2020 – Nov 2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Team LeadershipWebSocketMobile DevicesAndroid SDKTeam BuildingEpoxy+13

Kuliza

Senior Developer

Jan 2019 – May 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos · India

Team LeadershipMobile DevicesAndroid SDKTeam BuildingEpoxyAndroid Jetpack+14

Techmineguru

Founder and Technical Coach of TechMineGuru

Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 2 mos · Lucknow Area, India · Remote

As the Founder and Technical Coach of TechMine Guru, I lead a skills-first learning platform dedicated to bridging the persistent gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world technical competence. Built on the twin promises of “Assuring Your Success” and “Unearthing Digital,” TechMine Guru delivers practical, industry-aligned learning pathways that transform curious learners into confident practitioners.
What I do:
Design and oversee immersive curricula across four core pillars: Intelligent Systems, Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity & Trust, and Development & Experience.
Build hands-on learning experiences — HD lessons, live labs, code-alongs, peer projects, and scenario-based assessments — that prioritize application over memorization.
Coach learners directly through mentor-led sessions, problem-solving workshops, and career-oriented project reviews.
Partner with industry experts to ensure content aligns with current technologies, tooling, and hiring expectations.
Impact & approach:
Practical outcomes: learners leave with deployable projects, stackable micro-credentials, and interview-ready portfolios.
Agile content governance: quarterly reviews, rapid fixes (7-day SLA), and continuous updates to keep courses evergreen.
Measurable progress: competency-focused assessments, real-world KPIs, and clear pathways from fundamentals to mastery.
Why it matters:
In a fast-evolving tech landscape, employers seek demonstrable skills — not just certificates. TechMine Guru is engineered to make every learner job-ready, resilient, and capable of contributing from day one. My role combines curriculum strategy, hands-on coaching, and an obsession with learner outcomes.
Connect:
If you’re a learner, hiring partner, or collaborator looking to build practical tech talent, reach out at
info@techmineguru.com
. Let’s unearth digital potential and assure success — together.