Sanjay Hirani
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Technical Lead with a proven track record, specializing in Android AOSP and AAOS technology. Adept at driving project success through technical expertise, strategic planning and stakeholder communication. Passionate about Automotive development, mentoring teams and enhancing software architecture, ensuring high-quality deliverables in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Lead - Connectivity & Telematics
RNTBCI (Renault Group)
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitated architectural discussions to influence design decisions enhancing scalability and security.
- Developed comprehensive project plans outlining timelines, deliverables, and required resources to ensure project alignment.
- Monitored technical workflows to support smooth delivery across program teams.
- Oversaw escalations for complex defects in connected vehicle systems to drive timely resolutions.
Technical Lead - Product Development
Harman International
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Led embedded software architecture for Harman International automotive infotainment platforms.
- Guided defect analysis and resolution for complex integration issues.
- Managed multiple tasks within tight deadlines while ensuring quality control throughout the process.
Technical Lead
VOLANSYS Technologies
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Mentored developers on coding practices and release readiness, enhancing team capability and project outcomes
- Provided technical guidance on development projects, ensuring alignment with best practices and client requirements.
- Supported testing, debugging, and deployment activities for client solutions, facilitating smooth transitions and successful implementations
- Coordinated requirements with clients, product owners, and delivery teams
Sr. Android Developer
Multidots Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
12.2014 - 02.2019
- Led Android app development for client projects at Multidots Solutions Pvt. Ltd., enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.
- Built user interfaces with Kotlin, Java, and Android SDK components, improving overall app usability and responsiveness.
- Integrated REST APIs and third-party services into mobile applications.
- Collaborated with designers, testers, and product teams to ensure timely and successful feature delivery, aligning with project goals.
- Built custom SDKs that can be used in other projects within the organization.
- Designed custom UI elements for the Android platform utilizing XML layouts and Fragments.
- Explored new technologies related to mobile development and applied findings.
Android Developer
IndiaNIC Infotech Ltd.
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Designed and implemented custom UI and UX for Android applications, improving user engagement and satisfaction.
- Developed user-facing features for IndiaNIC client applications using Java, enhancing functionality and user experience.
- Optimized code for performance and memory utilization, resulting in a smoother application experience.
- Integrated third-party APIs into existing applications.
Trainee Android Engineer
ILDC - IndiaNIC Infotech Ltd.
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Collaborated with designers, testers, and developers to facilitate progress on shared project tasks.
- Supported team members in executing assigned tasks, enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
- Attended training sessions and meetings to learn new information and develop skills.
- Learned IndiaNIC workflows, tools, and delivery processes through hands-on project involvement.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Ahmedabad, India06-2013
Skills
- Android AOSP and AAOS car infotainment technologies
- Android architecture expertise
- Java and Kotlin programming
- MVVM, MVP, and MVC architecture patterns
- SQLite database management
- Eclipse, Android Studio, and VS Code IDEs
- Git, SVN, GitLab, Bitbucket, and GitHub source code management
- PCAN-View, Diagalyser, and CANoe software tools
- Agile delivery methodologies, SAFe Agile product owner and Scrum master
- Project planning strategies
- Requirements coordination processes
- Stakeholder communication proficiency
- Technical leadership skills
- Team mentoring and development
Personal Information
- Title: TECHNICAL LEAD & PRODUCT OWNER - AOSP & AAOS
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjayvhirani/
PROJECTS
Automotive AOSP Customisation and HMI (IVI & Framework customisation) Senior Developer Dec 2022 - Present Technology: Android, JAVA, AIDL, SystemServices, Fastboot, Bash and scripting The scope of work includes creating and modifying system services and creating API's for interaction of HMI. Working on HMI apps including SystemApp, Launcher, HVAC, eCharge, OTA, Privacy, Settings. The Automotive OS was built to support multiple cars and Brands and I have worked on below features: SystemUI customisation. SystemServices. Multi profile support including Guest profile. Support for multiple screen sizes with theme changes. Help and Support. Background log collection. OTA HMI., Android-powered interactive signage, point-of-sale AOSP source code management Lead Developer Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 Technology: Android, Kotlin, Shell script, Web Socket, and Rest API The system allows us to deploy and securely manage an entire network of Android-powered interactive signage, point-of-sale systems, and kiosks - from anywhere around the world. This system is used worldwide in famous stores, restaurants, airports as a self-ordering kiosk or POS device. Features of this project: All these POS & Kiosk devices make the family of different sizes and different OS versions devices. A smart content delivery system in which users can install/uninstall the application without any user interactions. Whitelisting services to manage the device over the cloud. Device status, network management, account management, OS management, etc. AOSP behaviour is customized in a way to support multiple modes like standard mode (Stock Android) and Custom mode (customized features). Modified the Android Framework as and when required. Support custom behaviour for boot, networking, OTA, etc. Providing multiple SDKs to support framework APIs. Supported peripherals and features for multiple clients as per requirement. Apply BSP patches/ security patches shared by BSP team Perform dev Sanity of the build, resolve ANR's and crashes, Vehicle Tracker Android App - Lead Developer Technology: Android, Java, Volley, and Google Maps The scope of work was to develop a vehicle tracker mobile app for Geolocation system vehicles which can help with the Monitoring of employees and the optimization of their working time to control the activity in the field and decrease unnecessary or unjustified travel. The major app features are: User Management Vehicle List Vehicle Details: Current location on Google Maps, Trip History, Speed Fault Notification: ABS fault, Low tyre pressure, Air leaks, etc Push Notifications, AgriScience - Senior Developer Technology: Android, Java AgriScience is a mobile application for farmers of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. This app provides all agriculture information in the Hindi and Gujarati languages. The major app features are: Show market rates of crops at all APMCs/Mandis of Gujarat Agriculture news Inspirational stories of successful Farmers Informative videos about agriculture https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.agriScienceapp
Timeline
Technical Lead - Connectivity & Telematics
RNTBCI (Renault Group)
07.2024 - Current
Technical Lead - Product Development
Harman International
12.2022 - 07.2024
Technical Lead
VOLANSYS Technologies
02.2019 - 12.2022
Sr. Android Developer
Multidots Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
12.2014 - 02.2019
Android Developer
IndiaNIC Infotech Ltd.
01.2014 - 06.2014
Trainee Android Engineer
ILDC - IndiaNIC Infotech Ltd.
08.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Gujarat Technological University