Rhythm Anand

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India3 yrs 4 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in Android development and FOTA solutions.
Proven track record in optimizing search engine performance.
Strong foundation in Agile methodologies and project management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mobile Technology and Software Development specialist with a focus on Firmware and Automation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Android DevelopmentFirmware Over-the-air (fota)Search Engine OptimizationAutomation ScriptingWeb DevelopmentApi Development

Other Skills

JavaREST APIsXMLCMakeNDKCoAPTinyDTLSOperating SystemsFOTAAndroid App DevelopmentElasticSearchPythonSQLGitDjango

About

Skilled in: Java, Python, C, CPP(C++), JavaScript, Sql (MySql & NoSql), Data Structure & Algorithm Design, System Design, Low-Level Design (Design Patterns), Agile Methodology, Scrum. Cloud Infra: AWS (Experience at Amazon) Good Hands-on : Android (App Development, Native CPP, Shared & Static Libraries, etc.), Linux, Unix, Python Django, Java, LWM2m, FOTA(Firmware Over The Air), Elasticsearch Framework: Django, RestAPI Worked With: MongoDB, SQLite, Oracle Testing: Android and Featured phone devices for FOTA and other functionalities (updates). Degree: B. Tech, Computer Science Engineering, NIT Patna 2023.

Experience

3 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 8 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Jio platforms limited (jpl)

2 roles

Software Engineer 2

Promoted

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · On-site

Developed two end-to-end Android FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) client applications for device software updates using Java, REST APIs, and XML, ensuring seamless integration with UDM (Unified Device Management) servers.
Designed and implemented A/B partition-based update installation using DualPart services, enabling safe and reliable firmware upgrades followed by automatic device reboot.
Integrated the Wakaama LwM2M client as a native .so library using CMake and NDK for multiple architectures (ARM32, ARM64, x86); exposed native functionality via JNI for Android apps.
Implemented secure CoAP communication with TinyDTLS for LwM2M protocol, and debugged DTLS handshakes and cross-compiled C/C++ code for embedded Android environments.
Engineered OTA workflows including device registration, campaign fetching, firmware download, and installation across both app and firmware layers, improving user experience and device reliability.
Hands-on experience in device flashing, FOTA issue debugging on Android/IoT devices, and building background/foreground services and broadcast receivers to manage OTA operations during device idle states.

JavaREST APIsXMLCMakeNDKCoAP+3

Software Engineer

Jun 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · On-site

1. Spearheading the enhancement of Jio Phone devices' Operating Systems, including 5g, Jio Phone Next and Feature Phones.
2. Orchestrating campaign for Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) updates, optimizing the user experience.
3. Analyzing issue logs related to downloading and installing updates on diverse Jio Phones.
4. Developing an Android App tailored for Jio 5g phones, aligning with the lates requirements.

Operating SystemsFOTAAndroid App DevelopmentAndroid DevelopmentFirmware Over-The-Air (FOTA)

Amazon

Software Engineer Intern

Jan 2023 – Jun 2023 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

1. Optimized ElasticSearch queries to enhance search result latency and relevancy, improving overall performance for Amazon Music’s search engine.
2. Developed automation scripts in Python to benchmark and measure key parameters such as query latency, relevancy score, and other performance metrics.
3. Extracted and analyzed Alexa search queries using SQL to create a dataset for testing optimized queries and evaluating real-world search scenarios.
4. Collaborated with the team to implement and test query optimizations in a Java-based environment, ensuring compatibility with existing backend systems.
5. Utilized Git for version control and deployment, effectively managing changes and ensuring seamless integration of updates to the search engine system.

ElasticSearchPythonSQLGitSearch Engine OptimizationAutomation Scripting

Unchaai

Software Development Intern

Jul 2021 – Sep 2021 · 2 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Worked on Python Django Framework project and build
and implemented database logics for sending and
retrieving data using PostgreSQL. Created and designed different APIs using RestApi.
Implemented some frontend work on Django forms. Created a instant Notification System using JavaScript.

PythonDjangoPostgreSQLJavaScriptWeb DevelopmentAPI Development