SATYA PRASAD
Bengaluru
Summary
With over 15 years in mobile app and backend software development across B2C and enterprise domains, bring forth a robust technical acumen to the team. Demonstrate expertise in leading innovative mobile app and backend system development, adapting to diverse industries and aligning solutions with business goals. As a critical thinker, excelled in dynamic environments, solving complex problems, and fostering a growth-oriented culture. Proficient in mobile app development for Android and iOS technologies, coupled with a strong understanding of server-side and backend technologies. Display strategic leadership in delivering high-quality products and a reputation for mentoring and empowering team members, driving both individual and collaborative success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Staff Engineering Manager II
InMobi
Bengaluru
03.2021 - Current
- Led and managed high-performing 1W and Swish teams, comprising 32 engineers, for mobile and backend platforms, ensuring seamless operations and success
- Orchestrated design and implementation of scalable and robust server-side infrastructure to support mobile applications.
- Spearheaded development and integration of multiple propositions (News, Games, Deals) into partner apps, expanding their functionality and appeal
- Achieved significant milestone of 1 million DAU engagement on the 1W platform
- Successfully scaled from 0 to 3.8 mn userbase on Swish app by integrating Swish News and Swish Games into partner apps
- Led server driven development initiatives to enhance data processing capabilities, ensuring seamless synchronization and data management for a growing userbase.
- Executed optimization initiatives to enhance API performance, ensuring seamless communication between mobile apps and server components.
Senior Engineering Manager
Ola Cabs
Bengaluru
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Played a pivotal role as a rookie in launching Ola apps in the UK market.
- Orchestrated timely and seamless releases of Consumer and Partner apps on iOS, prioritizing user satisfaction and delivering high-quality updates
- Implemented server optimizations to enhance data processing efficiency, ramping up strategy for specific user categories for A/B and adoption.
- Led and drove innovative tech initiatives, harnessing cutting-edge technologies to optimize apps and backend services performance, enhance user experience, and ensure app stability
- Played a pivotal role in coordinating and scaling up consumer backend, experience and Allocation platforms, ensuring alignment with overall app objectives and goals.
- Implemented streamlined 2-week release cycle with flexibility to adapt to specific app roll-outs, effectively ramping up server-driven features as needed
- Fostered a collaborative and motivated environment, promoting continuous learning and knowledge sharing among iOS team members for improved productivity
- Oversaw all iOS-related aspects, from app architecture to bug fixing, ensuring compliance with Apple guidelines and delivering robust solutions.
Principal Engineering Manager
CoWrks
Bengaluru
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Successfully built and assembled engineering team from scratch, spanning various tech platforms
- Collaborated with Growth and Product teams to enhance user engagement through social channels and enabled seamless booking of meeting rooms in diverse co-working spaces via Android and iOS mobile apps
- Transformed company website into an aesthetically pleasing and professional platform, resulting in increased lead generation and inquiries
- Integrated Salesforce and consolidated sales, leads, retention, inventory, and other team services into a unified internal product called "NUCLEUS." This transition from Excel sheets to NUCLEUS significantly improved productivity across stakeholders
- Developed and deployed an iPad-based front office identity verification app "Arrive" across all CoWrks locations, effectively streamlining operations and eliminating need for subscriptions with third party apps.
- Led initiatives to optimize data storage and retrieval processes, ensuring seamless integration of identity verification app with backend systems.
Senior Engineering Manager
Hike Messenger
Bengaluru
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Led Android/React Native teams for "Total by Hike" product, enabling offline access to major services and ensuring high-quality app delivery
- Implemented seamless single login for messaging, news, horoscope, recharge, wallet, cricket scores, and rail information
- Streamlined user experience and improved accessibility to Total services
- Collaborated with third-party apps like Ola, Redbus, Cricbuzz, Horoscope, News apps, and others to integrate their APIs into the Total app
- Expanded service offerings, strengthened partnerships, and enhanced the user experience within the Total ecosystem
- Partnered with Intex and Karbonn to integrate and pre-load the Total app into device binary images
- Increased market presence and user reach through strategic collaborations.
Technical Lead
Happiest Minds Technologies
Bengaluru
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Successfully integrated multiple ESPN apps into a unified platform, streamlining content delivery and enhancing user experience
- Developed a comprehensive solution encompassing data management, UI components, and configuration systems
- Collaborated as a consultant with Honeywell, leading the implementation of secure IoT applications in the enterprise sector
- Played a key role in integrating
- HiD stack technology and developing a secure office door locking/unlocking functionality using BLE technology
- Demonstrated ownership in delivering crucial Proof of Concepts and Minimum
- Viable Products, driving growth in Product Engineering Services at Happiest
- Minds.
Senior Software Engineer
LG Soft India Pvt Ltd
Seoul
05.2011 - 01.2015
- Actively contributed to the development of the telephony framework for LG mobiles, including ownership of the emergency call feature across various regions
- Extensively worked on telephony frameworks for 2G, 3G, and CSFB , gaining in- depth expertise in these technologies.
Software Engineer
Aricent Holdings
Bengaluru
04.2010 - 05.2011
- Deployed Push To Talk technology onto Android for Motorola mobiles at Kodiak
- Networks
- Collaborated on Brew Mobile Platform with Qualcomm and HTC, focusing on
- GSM-based stack development and telephony framework implementation.
Software Engineer
Kyocera-Wireless India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Actively contributed to the Brew platform, collaborating with different carriers in the USA to onboard features on CDMA mobiles.
Education
Bachelor of Technology -
07.2002 - 05.2006
Specializing in the field of computer science and Information technology
Management Essentials -
Skills
Problem SolvingDecision MakingCommunication
RESTful, Graphql and gRPC API design
Mobile App Development on Android & iOS
Scalable Architectures with micro Services
Team Leadership
Mobile & Backend security practices
Technology Strategy and Innovation
Cost Management
Timeline
Staff Engineering Manager II - InMobi
03.2021 - Current
Senior Engineering Manager - Ola Cabs
12.2019 - 11.2020
Principal Engineering Manager - CoWrks
10.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Engineering Manager - Hike Messenger
12.2017 - 08.2018
Technical Lead - Happiest Minds Technologies
07.2015 - 12.2017
Senior Software Engineer - LG Soft India Pvt Ltd
05.2011 - 01.2015
Software Engineer - Aricent Holdings
04.2010 - 05.2011
Software Engineer - Kyocera-Wireless India Pvt Ltd
01.2007 - 12.2009
JNTU - Bachelor of Technology,
07.2002 - 05.2006
Harvard University Online - Management Essentials,