Dinesh Chavan

About Dinesh Chavan

As a Senior Software Engineer (Android Developer) with nearly 6+ years of experience, I have designed, developed, and maintained scalable, high-performance Android applications across diverse domains including e-commerce, infotainment, OTT, education, automotive, and service platforms. My recent work includes developing Android applications for TV, mobile, and tablet platforms, contributing to products like JioSTB, JioBook, JioTeleOS, and MG Automotive.I specialize in Kotlin and Java, and utilize modern Android development tools and architectures such as Jetpack Compose, MVVM, Room Database, and modular clean architecture. I have implemented advanced asynchronous programming using Kotlin Coroutines, StateFlow/SharedFlow, and WorkManager to ensure smooth and responsive background operations.My work includes seamless integration of SSO, social login authentication, and payment gateways, along with monetization through platforms like JioAds, AdMob, and AppLovin. I bring experience in Android TV development using the Leanback framework, and advanced integrations with Retrofit, Ktor, ExoPlayer, Glide, Coil, Google Maps, and Zoom SDK.I also have hands-on experience with dependency injection (Hilt), Jetpack Navigation, and backend services like Firebase (Analytics, Crashlytics, Cloud Messaging, Remote Config). Passionate about staying current with evolving Android technologies, I actively leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to boost productivity and code quality. Additionally, I write optimized, reusable code, contribute regularly to GitHub, and collaborate effectively across teams with a foundational understanding of HTML and PHP.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   GlobalLogic

   Feb 2023 — Present · Navi Mumbai, IN

   As a Senior Software Engineer (Android Developer),Developed and currently developing Android applications for TV, Mobile, and tablet platforms, focusing on products such as Jio Phone, JioSTB, JioBook, JioTeleOS, and MG Automotive. Utilized the latest technologies, including Jetpack Compose, to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions, ensuring seamless user experiences across all devices.• Developed Android TV apps from scratch using the Leanback framework, Built Android apps for MG Automotive using Jetpack Compose also migrating apps to modern Jetpack Compose architecture,enhancing UI and performance.• Designed and optimized apps using modern Android tools like architecture patterns, LiveData, Room, and Flows. Made network calls faster and more reliable using Retrofit and Ktor. Used ExoPlayer and Media3 for smooth video and audio playback. Applied Kotlin Coroutines and WorkManager to handle background tasks efficiently, keeping the app fast and responsive.• Integrated key SDKs such as Jio Ads, Rating & Review, SSO, and various third-party and client-side libraries to enable seamless authentication, monetization, and feature enhancements. Successfully integrated MG’s Speed Detection API in automotive apps. Modernized the JioStore app by migrating it to modern frameworks, significantly improving performance and user experience. Currently developing an infotainment app with Jetpack Compose and planning migration of existing Android TV apps to the latest Compose TV framework.• Collaborated with partner and cross-functional teams to support integrations, resolve issues, and ensure smooth deployment and on-time delivery of scalable, high-quality applications across platforms.

Education

• IETES Bharat College Of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Engineering

• S.H. Jondhale High School and Jr College

  HSC, Science

  2013 — 2015