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Arnab Neel Upadhyay

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India13 yrs 4 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 11 years in software development.
Expert in mobile platform solutions.
Proven track record in FinTech innovations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a FinTech expert with extensive experience in mobile software development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipEmbedded SoftwareFintechDbmsOperating Systems

Other Skills

Software DesignProblem SolvingTechnical DesignDebuggingAlgorithmsLinuxC (Programming Language)Data StructuresGitC++BashDevice DriversCEmbedded SystemsMatlab

About

▪ With over 11 years of dedicatedinvolvement in the softwareindustry, I specialize in designing anddeveloping mobile platforms,solutions, and applications whileseamlessly collaborating with teamsspanning diverse geographies.Presently, I hold the role of SeniorChief Engineer at Samsung R&DInstitute India, Bengaluru. ▪ Within this role, I take charge of thedesign, development, anddeployment of Samsung Wallet/Payfor Wear and Tizen-based SmartWatches, ensuring seamlessfunctionality and user experience. ▪ My proficiency lies in problemsolving,characterized by quickturnaround times, rapid prototyping,and the consistent delivery of highqualitysoftware solutions. ▪ My expertise extends across theSoftware Development Life Cycle(SDLC), Platform Development, andthe end-to-end ProductDevelopment Life Cycle. ▪ I possess comprehensive knowledgeand hands-on experience in C, C++,Java, Kotlin, as well as a deepunderstanding of Object-OrientedProgramming (OOPs), Object-Oriented Analysis and Design(OOAD), Data Structures, Algorithms,and OS internals, with a specificfocus on Linux and Android. ▪ Furthermore, I am well-versed inDesign Patterns and boast strongdesign skills, enabling me to craftefficient and scalable solutions. Myprofessional journey has alsoequipped me with extensiveexperience in System LevelProgramming on Mobile Platforms.

Experience

13 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

12 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

11 mos

Current Experience

Amazon

System Development Engineer III

May 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Samsung r&d institute india

5 roles

Senior Chief Engineer

Promoted

Apr 2020 – Apr 2025 · 5 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

▪ Pioneered the implementation of Gemalto's PURE EMVCo compliant
specification, transforming wearable payments for domestic schemes.
▪ Designed and developed a comprehensive test application for American
Express functional certification, ensuring stability and performance
compliance with EMVCo specifications.
▪ Strategically analyzed and optimized solutions to ensure seamless Tap n
Go payments, enhancing user experience.
▪ Spearheaded the implementation of Samsung Pay to Wear-based
Samsung wearables, showcasing expertise in Android services and interprocess
communication mechanisms and demonstrated mastery in
leveraging Java Native Interface for efficient component reuse from
Tizen-based solutions.

Software DesignSoftware DevelopmentProblem SolvingTechnical DesignTechnical LeadershipDebugging

Technical Lead

Apr 2018 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

▪ Spearheaded the introduction of contactless payment support for
Idemia using the MasterCard PayPass engine on Tizen-based Samsung
wearables.
▪ Implemented Napas EmvCo compliant specification, facilitating emulated
magnetic strip transmission payments for Vietnam's domestic scheme
on Tizen-based Samsung wearables.
▪ Engineered the implementation of Discover D-PAS EMV compliant
payment specification, enabling seamless contactless payments on
Tizen-based Samsung wearables.

AlgorithmsLinuxEmbedded SoftwareFinTechDBMSC (Programming Language)+7

Lead Engineer

Apr 2016 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

▪ Played a key role in collaborating closely with Amex to ensure EMV
compliant contactless payment specification support on a unified
platform. Additionally, significantly contributed to enhancing support for
Amex Contactless specification, thereby improving contactless payment
capabilities on Samsung wearables powered by the Tizen platform.
▪ Developed and implemented a comprehensive test application for
MasterCard functional certification, ensuring stability and performance
compliance with EMVCo specifications.
▪ Expanded support for contactless payments on Tizen-based Samsung
wearables by implementing the Visa Paywave specification.

AlgorithmsLinuxEmbedded SoftwareFinTechDBMSC (Programming Language)+6

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Apr 2014 – Mar 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

▪ Contributed to cross-functional teams in implementing wearable device
authentication and secure communication. Played a key role in
enhancing these aspects across subsidiaries.
▪ Collaborated closely with teams to develop a Trusted App, ensuring
security and user authorization.

AlgorithmsLinuxEmbedded SoftwareDBMSC (Programming Language)Problem Solving+5

Software Engineer

Jul 2012 – Mar 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Played a key role in enabling support for the Direction of Arrival (DoA)
solution for the Tizen concept Swing.
▪ Provided essential support for the Audio subsystem on Tizen-based
mobiles, ensuring compatibility across Qualcomm, MediaTek, and
Spreadtrum chipsets.

AlgorithmsLinuxEmbedded SoftwareDBMSC (Programming Language)Operating Systems+6

Education

National Institute of Technology Durgapur

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Information Technology

Jan 2008 – Jan 2012

DAV Model School, Durgapur

AISSE (10th Standard)

Jan 2001 – Jan 2008

DeNobili School, Dhanbad

Jan 1995 – Jan 2001

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