Amit Kumar Yadav — Lead IOS Developer

With 11+ years of experience in Android application development, I have a proven track record of architecting, developing, and maintaining high-impact mobile applications, leading projects from concept to deployment. Proficient in Java and Kotlin, I have extensive experience working on both consumer-facing, UI-rich applications and security-hardened enterprise solutions. Currently, I lead a team of Android and iOS developers in the OTT space, driving the development of scalable, cutting-edge products. Passionate about product ownership, I thrive on transforming ideas into reliable, well-architected solutions. A strong advocate for CI/CD automation, I have successfully streamlined Play Store and App Store deployments, reducing manual interventions and optimizing workflows. Notable Achievements: ✔ Developed and led a product from scratch to launch, achieving 18+ million installs and driving significant market impact. ✔ Led a user engagement optimization project, resulting in a 30% increase in active users. ✔ Strengthened application security, reducing vulnerability exploits by 50% through advanced security hardening techniques. ✔ Engineered a custom ExoPlayer wrapper, optimizing video startup times to ~800ms, ensuring seamless playback across diverse network conditions. ✔ Consistently maintained ANR metrics well below Play Store’s warning criteria, improving app stability and user experience. Technical Expertise: 🛠 Languages & Frameworks: Kotlin, Java, Swift, Node.js ⚙️ Architectural Patterns: MVC, MVP, MVVM, Dependency Injection (Dagger2, Koin, Hilt) 🌐 APIs & Services: RESTful APIs, Firebase, Google Maps, Razorpay, Paytm, PayPal 🚀 Development Tools: CI/CD, GitHub, Android Jetpack, Retrofit, Room, RxJava, EventBus 📈 Best Practices: Agile methodologies, performance optimization, code reviews Driven by a passion for solving complex challenges, building scalable architectures, and pioneering new advancements in Android & iOS. Open to collaborating on open-source projects that tackle large-scale technical challenges. Let’s connect and innovate together!

Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2C Mobile Application Development expert with a strong focus on user engagement and performance optimization.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 10 yrs 10 mos

Skills

Mobile Application Development
Api Development
Ios Development

Career Highlights

Led Hipi app development with 15 million users.
Achieved 30% increase in user engagement.
Reduced security vulnerabilities by 50%.

Work Experience

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited

Lead - Mobile Apps (3 yrs 2 mos)

SDE 2 (2 yrs 4 mos)

Charmboard (Acquired)

Technical Lead - Mobile (1 yr 5 mos)

Champion InfoMetrics

Sr. Mobile Application Developer (9 mos)

ReadyAssist

Tech Lead (3 mos)

Android Developer (7 mos)

IndGlobal Digital Private Limited

Android developer (2 yrs 7 mos)

Education

B.Tech at Govt. College of Engineering and Technology, Bikaner

Amit Kumar Yadav

Lead IOS Developer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India10 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led Hipi app development with 15 million users.
Achieved 30% increase in user engagement.
Reduced security vulnerabilities by 50%.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2C Mobile Application Development expert with a strong focus on user engagement and performance optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

Mobile Application DevelopmentApi DevelopmentIos Development

Other Skills

Kotlin multiplatformRequirement Gathering & AnalysisNode.jsAgile methodologiesPerformance OptimizationSwiftJUnitRetrofitVersion ControlServer driven uiApplication DevelopmentApplication Design & DevelopmentIntegration and CollaborationBug Tracking and FixingTesting and Debugging

About

Experience

10 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Zee entertainment enterprises limited

2 roles

Lead - Mobile Apps

Promoted

Apr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

> Architected and led the end-to-end development of the Hipi app from scratch, successfully launching it to a user base of over 15 million.
> Managed the entire development lifecycle of the Hipi Android app, from ideation and design to coding, testing, and deployment, ensuring a high-quality user experience.
> Developed all user-facing APIs using Node.js for the e-commerce feature, facilitating seamless integration and performance.
> Took complete ownership of the e-commerce feature, handling both app and backend development to deliver a cohesive experience.
> Implemented Agile methodology, overseeing sprint planning and app release cycles, which improved team efficiency and project transparency.
> Conducted rigorous code reviews, championed best practices, and drove performance optimizations, resulting in enhanced app stability and user satisfaction.
> Integrated diverse ad formats (Banner, Native, Interstitial, IMA, FSN), significantly boosting revenue generation capabilities.
Zee5 Android App
> Developed the Short Hipi module within the Zee5 app, enabling dynamic content delivery and enhancing user engagement.
> Assumed full ownership of the module’s maintenance and performance oversight, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
Hipi iOS App
> Proactively learned Swift to independently develop a robust chat feature, enhancing user interaction and engagement.

Kotlin multiplatformRequirement Gathering & AnalysisMobile Application DevelopmentAPI Development

SDE 2

Nov 2020 – Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

API DevelopmentRequirement Gathering & AnalysisMobile Application Development

Charmboard (acquired)

Technical Lead - Mobile

May 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bangalore · On-site

> Spearheaded the end-to-end development of the Charmboard Android app, successfully guiding it from initial concept to deployment and release.
> Managed all phases of the development lifecycle, including ideation, design, coding, testing, and launch, ensuring high-quality outcomes and user satisfaction.
> Conducted thorough code reviews and implemented best practices, driving performance improvements and enhancing code quality.
> Continuously monitored and optimized app stability, proactively addressing issues to ensure a seamless user experience.
> Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technical efforts with business objectives, fostering a cohesive development environment.

JUnitRequirement Gathering & AnalysisMobile Application Development

Champion infometrics

Sr. Mobile Application Developer

May 2018 – Feb 2019 · 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

> Developed the Ampliz app from scratch, leading the entire development process from concept to successful deployment on both Android and iOS platforms.
> Oversaw and managed a cross-functional team, coordinating efforts between Android and iOS developers to ensure seamless integration and alignment with project goals.
> Spearheaded the design and implementation of key features, prioritizing user experience and performance optimization.
> Conducted code reviews and established best practices, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team.
> Actively participated in sprint planning and Agile ceremonies, driving efficient project management and timely delivery of milestones.

JUnitRequirement Gathering & AnalysisMobile Application Development

Readyassist

2 roles

Tech Lead

Promoted

Jan 2018 – Apr 2018 · 3 mos

> Took full ownership of the ReadyAssist product, leading the development of multiple applications, including the user app, mechanic app, vendor app, and customer support app.
> Independently developed and managed all aspects of the applications, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives.
> Oversaw and coordinated a cross-platform team of Android, iOS, and web developers, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
> Established and implemented best practices for coding and project management, driving high-quality deliverables.
> Played a key role in ensuring timely project delivery while maintaining a strong focus on user experience and application performance.

API DevelopmentRequirement Gathering & AnalysisMobile Application Development