Kumar Purushottam ā IOS Engineer
š Lead Software Engineer (SDE III) | AI-Enhanced Mobile Experiences | Builder of Scalable Android SDKs & Tools Iām a Lead Software Engineer (SDE III) with 10+ years of experience architecting, building, and optimizing Android applications and SDKs that impact millions. I specialize in delivering high-performance mobile platforms, modular SDKs, and AI-powered experiences through deep collaboration with product, design, and data teams. At Glance (InMobi Group), I lead Android engineering efforts on GlanceFolders, an app recommendation platform used by 4M+ users and pre-installed on 10M+ devices. Iāve driven development across agile delivery, CI pipelines, monetization tooling, and SDK architectureādirectly contributing to a 6x increase in Daily Revenue Rate (DRR) through innovative installer and cross-app integrations. In addition to leading GlanceFolders, Iāve supported AI integrations across lockscreen platforms for major OEM and telco partners including Samsung and Verizon, working on: * AI-generated art-style wallpapers via Imagen3 * Personalized virtual try-ons using HuggingFace * Smart content and app install recommendations using Perplexity AI š§ Key Highlights: š± Built modular, configurable installer SDKs adopted by Motorola and Verizon devices globally š Boosted monetization and engagement across OEM and telco partners, including Motorola (India & US) and Verizon (US) š§ Supported integration of advanced AI models for visual and content personalization at scale š Led delivery of analytics, remote config, and QA tooling that accelerated CI/CD and product experimentation š¤ Collaborated cross-functionally with ML, backend, and product teams to fine-tune prompt engineering and AI performance Earlier at Paytm, I re-architected high-scale recharge and utility payment flows, migrated legacy Java code to Kotlin, and launched new features including FastTag and metro recharges. Iāve also built real-time chat and dating apps, B2B platforms for agriculture, and enhanced dealer experiences during my time at Craterzone and CarWale. š Recognized with multiple internal awards (Avengers, Bond007) for independently building and scaling SDKs that unlocked new monetization channels. Iām passionate about clean architecture, cross-functional impact, and the future of AI-integrated mobile systems. Always eager to learn, mentor, and build tech that scales with clarity and purpose. Letās connect if youāre interested in SDK engineering, mobile-AI fusion, or scaling mobile ecosystems across OEMs and telcos.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mobile Software Engineer specializing in Android development and AI integrations.
Location: Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
Experience: 10 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Android (kotlin + Compose)
- System Design
- Android (java + Kotlin)
- Monetization Via Ads
- Ci/cd
- Modular Architecture
Career Highlights
- Led Android engineering for an app with 4M+ users.
- Achieved 6x increase in Daily Revenue Rate.
- Recognized with multiple internal awards for SDK development.
Work Experience
InMobi Advertising
Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE III) (7 mos)
Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE III) (2 yrs)
Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE II) (1 yr 5 mos)
Paytm E-Commerce Pvt. Ltd
Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE II) (4 yrs 3 mos)
Handygo Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Software Engineer (4 mos)
Craterzone Pvt Ltd
Android Software Developer (1 yr 10 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Vivekanand Institute of Technology & Science (Ghaziabad, U.P.)
Intermediate at Shree Ayyappa Public School (Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand)
High School at DAV Publich School (Rajrappa, Jharkhand)