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Varun Dhiman

Bengaluru

Summary

Senior Software Engineer skilled in front-end and back-end development, specializing in React Native, ReactJS, and Java. Experienced in leading projects end-to-end, building scalable features, mentoring engineers, and driving technical innovation. Proficient with AI-assisted coding, cloud services, systems optimization, and cross-functional leadership in fast-paced environments with expertise in engineering design, project leadership, and innovative problem solving.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Engineer

Buystars
11.2023 - Current
  • Game Architecture: Engineered Android/iOS app delivery with React Native, orchestrated backend microservices in Java, shipped multiplayer game modules (Ludo) featuring Agora voice and Firebase cloud functions for event-driven gameplay.
  • Opinion Trading Feature: Constructed and tuned subscription infrastructure leveraging real-time listeners, reduced latency and cloud overhead for fast UI updates, enabled complex live opinion trading flows.
  • Release Orchestration: Deployed dual-channel APK release (Play Store, CDN-driven distribution), implemented dynamic over-the-air (OTA) updates and managed asset delivery via AWS S3/CloudFront, integrating release automation with Google Console.
  • Product Flow Optimization: Contribution to optimized funnel design, onboarding flows, and product-led UI/UX, enhancing event-based experience for new users and demo games.
  • Observability Infrastructure: Pioneered in-app debugging toolkits, robust log management, and real-time network indicators to bolster observability and game reliability diagnostics.
  • Tech Leadership & AI Enablement: Mentored engineers, led design sprints, bridged cross-functional teams, and harnessed AI-powered development workflows (Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate feature delivery and align launches with product vision.

Senior Software Developer

MyYogaTeacher
06.2021 - 10.2023
  • Delivered a WhatsApp-like responsive chat web application using ReactJS and Tailwind CSS with a server middle-layer handling P2P communication via WebSocket.
  • Created a cellular call feature using Twilio Voice SDK integrating dynamic device input/output controls with mute and volume options on web UI.
  • Developed impersonation functionality for limited access control in student apps during consults.
  • Led mobile development for 4 consumer-facing apps on iOS and Android using React Native, including native iOS UI work in SwiftUI.
  • Established robust CI/CD pipelines for internal production release cycles via Appcenter, PlayConsole, and AppStore.

Senior Member of Technical Staff

MetricStream
01.2017 - 06.2021
  • Pioneered reusable React Native components including state and props management modules and a dynamic form engine with JSON markup, validations, dependencies, and async loading.
  • Developed service middle-layer for RESTful API consumption ensuring scalability and maintainability.

Software Engineer

Valforma Technologies
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • Built web applications using Java Spring MVC and Angular frameworks.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

National Institute of Technology Srinagar

Skills

  • Frontend: ReactJS, React Native, SwiftUI, Redux, Redux Sagas
  • Backend: Java, Nodejs, Firebase Cloud Functions
  • Tools: Git, NPM/Yarn, WebPack, Codemagic Revopush, Xcode, Android Studio, VSCode, CI/CD pipelines
  • Cloud: Firebase Firestore/RTDM, AWS CodePipeline, CloudWatch, S3, CloudFront, API Gateway, Elastic Beanstalk
  • UI/UX: Tailwind CSS, Stylus
  • Databases: RealmJS (MongoDB), Firebase Real-time DB
  • Other: Project design, estimation, resource planning, debugging tools, AI-assisted coding (GitHub Copilot)

Hobbies and Interests

Badminton, Paragliding, Video Editing, Cycling, Gaming, Basketball, Trekking, Animal Welfare

Timeline

Senior Engineer

Buystars
11.2023 - Current

Senior Software Developer

MyYogaTeacher
06.2021 - 10.2023

Senior Member of Technical Staff

MetricStream
01.2017 - 06.2021

Software Engineer

Valforma Technologies
08.2016 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

National Institute of Technology Srinagar
Varun Dhiman