Akshay Mehta

IOS Engineer

Gurugram, Haryana, India10 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 10 years of software development experience.
Led cross-functional teams in mobile development.
Expertise in scalable, high-impact projects.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mobile Development expert in Ad Tech and Media industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Mobile DevelopmentAd TechIos DevelopmentSoftware Development

Other Skills

KotlinFlutterAgentic Mobile AppProduct ManagementMicroservicesMERN StackReact NativeObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Data StructuresWeb DevelopmentAlgorithmsC++CLinuxMac OS

About

With over 10+ years of experience in the software industry, I bring deep expertise in software development across diverse domains. I have successfully led high-performing cross-functional teams (up to 10+ engineers) in mobile development (iOS, Android and React) delivering scalable, high-impact projects. My technical skillset spans languages like swift, kotlin, objective C, and C++, with hands-on experience in system design, microservices, and distributed architectures. I'm well-versed in modern tech stacks, cloud infrastructure (AWS), CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools, and I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

Experience

10 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Airtel digital

Principal Software Engineer (Mobile)

Nov 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Architected a robust Android and iOS Ads SDK from the ground up, supporting multiple ad formats.
Led a team of 7 engineers to deliver an IAB-compliant SDK, reaching over 200 million MAU.
Designed a Growth SDK that streamlined push notifications, achieving an 85% delivery rate for enhanced user engagement.
Conceptualised and built a highly scalable header bidding solution unlocking an additional 10cr ad revenue opportunity for mobility and CTV.

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Times internet

Senior Software Engineer- iOS

Dec 2017 – Nov 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

o Led the migration of the TOI app to Super APP, support multiple languages, enhancing accessibility and expanding the app’s user base
o Developed the ETimes iOS App from scratch (worked on News Details, Search, Login and use of best architecture mix of MVVM and clean architecture)
o Implement the Prime Subscription experience , worked on in app apple subscription model to drive subscriptions. o Designed and implemented a reusable login framework for the TOI application, streamlining authentication
and integrating it across multiple apps for consistency and security.
o Developed and maintained the TOI iPad application, ensuring smooth functionality and providing ongoing
support for enhancements and bug fixes
o Developed GrowthX SDK to track all the user activities to map customer journey and handle rich media notifications o Responsible for Implementing the Ad serving logics within app to drive the ad monetization for direct and PG Demand

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Carwale

Software Engineer-iOS

Aug 2015 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Navi Mumbai

o Led the development of the CarWale iOS app, ensuring a seamless user experience and high app stability.
o Implemented an LRU Search Algorithm to optimize the latest car search feature, improving search efficiency
and response time.
o Designed and integrated a generic Gallery Library for the CarWale application, enhancing image loading speed
and user engagement.
o Managed the App Store release process, including development, code review, and deployment, ensuring timely
updates
o Optimized app size by 20% (from 34MB to 27.5MB), leading to faster downloads and improved performance
on low-storage devices.
o Designed and implemented a 360-degree car viewing experience in 3D, allowing users to explore vehicles from every angle with smooth interactions, enhancing user engagement and decision-making