Anil U.

About Anil U.

As a Senior Technical Lead at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, I combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive innovation in mobile-infotainment connectivity. Over the past 5 years, I have- Guided and mentored a high-performing iOS engineering team through the full Agile lifecycle—planning, execution, and continuous delivery—ensuring projects meet ambitious goals on time and under budget- Championed secure, scalable architectures by applying advanced Swift, network programming, and TLS techniques, reducing critical defects by 35% and bolstering system resilience- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration across software, hardware, and UX teams to integrate Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto—delivering seamless, user-centric infotainment experiences used by millions of Mercedes-Benz drivers worldwide- Spearheaded the implementation of CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Fastlane, accelerating release velocity by 50% and slashing deployment errors by 40%- Led the migration of a monolithic Objective-C codebase to modern Swift frameworks, improving maintainability and performance and enabling future innovation.I excel at translating complex technical challenges into clear strategic roadmaps, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. My passion lies in cultivating high-impact teams that deliver elegant, secure mobile solutions at scale. I’m committed to advancing automotive technology through visionary leadership, rigorous execution, and an unwavering focus on customer delight.

Experience

1. Senior Team Lead

   Mercedes-Benz Research And Development India

   Oct 2021 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   Experienced Senior Team Lead with a strong track record in guiding development teams and managing complex iOS projects. Successfully led a team of 5 iOS developers through all stages of the development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards through regular code reviews. Proficient in Agile methodologies, managing multiple concurrent projects, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and deliverables.Skilled in network programming with extensive expertise in Wi-Fi socket programming using TCP and UDP protocols, as well as implementing Transport Layer Security (TLS) for secure communications. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Apache Thrift for cross-language RPC communication, optimizing serialization, and performance for efficient client-server interactions.Adept in leveraging SwiftUI and Combine for building modern, responsive user interfaces and managing asynchronous data flows. Experienced in integrating custom map layers with various services, including HERE Maps, Google Maps, Apple Maps, TMap, and MapBox, tailored to specific regional and global needs.Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Fastlane, significantly reducing deployment times by 30%. Collaborated closely with UX/UI designers to enhance user experience, achieving a 20% increase in user satisfaction through intuitive interface design and accessibility features. Committed to delivering high-quality applications and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Education

• Poornima College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology

  2007 — 2010