Ritik Dhakate

About Ritik Dhakate

Android and Flutter Developer with 3 years of experience building high-performance, location-based apps in the GPS tracking domain.Key Skills:Android (Kotlin, Java)Flutter & DartGoogle Maps SDK & Location ServicesAPI Integration with RetrofitMVVM Architecture & Jetpack LibrariesLocal Storage (Room, SQLite)Firebase (FCM, Analytics, Crashlytics)Background Services & Battery OptimizationGit, REST APIs, JSON ParsingUI/UX Design & Material DesignI\'ve developed and maintained real-time tracking, geofencing, and offline features, ensuring apps are optimized for performance and reliability. Strong focus on writing clean, maintainable code and applying best practices in architecture and performance tuning.I\'m passionate about delivering high-quality mobile apps and excited about opportunities to work on innovative projects that make an impact.

Experience

1. Android Developer

   Indtrack Technology Private Limited

   Aug 2021 — Present · Nagpur, IN

   Developed and Maintained GPS-based Android ApplicationsIntegrated Google Maps SDK for location visualization and real-time trackingCustomized map UI with vehicle icons, geofences, and route overlays2. Location Services and Background TrackingImplemented high-accuracy GPS tracking using FusedLocationProviderDeveloped background services to capture and transmit location data even when app is closed3. API Integration & Data HandlingIntegrated RESTful APIs using Retrofit for data sync and server communicationHandled JSON parsing, token-based authentication, and error handling4. Local Data StorageUsed Room/SQLite to store location history, user data, and offline cacheImplemented data sync strategies for poor/no internet scenarios5. Architecture and Code MaintenanceFollowed MVVM architecture for scalable code structureUsed LiveData, ViewModel, and Repository pattern for clean separation of concerns6. Firebase ServicesIntegrated Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for push notificationsUsed Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics for performance monitoring7. UI/UX DevelopmentBuilt intuitive dashboards showing live location, vehicle status, alerts, etc.Worked closely with designers to implement responsive layouts and navigation8. Version Control and CollaborationUsed Git/GitHub for code management and collaboration with the teamParticipated in code reviews and sprint planning9. Performance OptimizationReduced battery and memory usage by optimizing location update intervals and background tasksUsed Profiler and LeakCanary to detect performance issues

Education

• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Programming

  2018 — 2021