SATHISHKUMAR K
+91-739******* *******************@*****.***
linkedin.com/in/sathishkumar-k-020221220/
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Android & AAOS Developer with 3+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance native applications using Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose, and Android Automotive OS (AAOS). Strong expertise in MVVM, MVI, and Clean Architecture, with hands-on experience in Google Auto SDK, hardware integrations, REST API development, and real-time features. Proven ability to architect production-grade applications, optimize performance, and deliver reliable solutions in Agile, cross-functional environments. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Android & AAOS: Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose, Android SDK, XML, Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Google Auto SDK
Architecture: MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture
Async & DI: Coroutines, Flow, Hilt, Dagger
Networking & Storage: Retrofit, REST APIs, Room, SQLite Services: Foreground services, WorkManager, Background services, Guiedance Service. Backend: Python (Fast API), REST API.
Firebase & Cloud: FCM, Crashlytics, Analytics, Firestore, Realtime DB, AWS, CI/CD Pipeline
Maps & Integrations: Google Maps SDK, Hardware SDK Integrations, Third-Party Service Integrations
Testing & Tools: Mockk, Android Studio, Visual Studio Code, Git, GitLab, Gradle, Postman, Jira
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Harman International Private Limited Present
• Architecting and standardizing scalable Android Automotive OS (AAOS) applications using MVVM and Clean Architecture principles.
• Working extensively with Google Auto SDK and Google Maps integration for automotive navigation solutions.
• Spearheading hardware SDK integrations and third-party service integrations for seamless interoperability across automotive systems.
• Translated complex business requirements into secure, scalable, and user-centric applications
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
ZEB AI Private Limited Aug 2025 – Jan 2026
(Role continued from AVA Software after internal migration) SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
AVA Software Pvt Ltd Jan 2023 – Aug 2025
• Designed and standardized scalable mobile (MVVM) and backend architectures across multiple internal and client projects.
• Led end-to-end Android development using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose with MVVM architecture, driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable and high-quality products.
• Spearheaded Hardware SDK integrations and third-party service integrations, enabling enhanced functionality and seamless system interoperability.
• Translated complex business requirements into secure, scalable, and user-centric applications.
KEY PROJECTS
To-Do Application (Native Android Greenfield Internal)
• Built a native Android app using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, MVVM, Room, with full CRUD and offline support.
• Managed UI state using lifecycle-aware Compose components and optimized performance with MVVM architecture.
Cab Management Application – AVA CABS (Flutter Greenfield Internal)
• Built a cab booking and trip management system with pickup/drop scheduling and role-based access control.
• Defined MVVM architecture and integrated SOS, Firebase push notifications, and Firebase Remote Config.
Healthcare Application (Nextcare anywhere) (Native Android Jetpack Compose Client)
• Enhanced features and optimized performance for a large-scale production Android application.
• Integrated REST APIs using Retrofit, Coroutines, and Flow, ensuring efficient and smooth data handling.
• Improved UI rendering performance by minimizing recompositions and refactoring legacy code using MVVM and Hilt.
Logistics Application (Dockworker – Ward Logistics) (Native Android Greenfield Client)
• Led end-to-end mobile development for a logistics dockworker application with ownership of architecture and hardware integrations.
• Integrated ZEBRA Scanner SDK for barcode/QR scanning at the Android native layer.
• Implemented weighing scale integration using RAVAS scale third-party services.
• Coordinated with Cloud, Backend, BEA, and UI/UX teams to align technical solutions, reduce integration issues, and ensure on-time delivery. Navigation Application (Native Android AAOS Greenfield Client)
• Developed and optimized Android Automotive OS (AAOS) navigation features for production-grade automotive solutions.
• Integrated Google Auto SDK and Google Maps for advanced in-vehicle navigation experiences.
• Implemented scalable REST API integrations using Retrofit, Coroutines, and Flow.
• Improved application responsiveness and UI performance through Compose optimization, MVVM architecture, and Hilt-based dependency injection. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Computer Science Engineering
SA Engineering College 2019 – 2023
CGPA: 9.0