Sonika Srivastava

About Sonika Srivastava

I am an Engineering Leader with 13+ years of experience in software development, specializing in mobile applications. I’ve built multiple high-performance, user-friendly B2C and B2B apps that drive business outcomes like increased app store ratings, higher paid conversions, and stronger customer retention.My philosophy prioritizes user experience and app performance over feature overload. I firmly believe that seamless app experience backed by scalable backend systems are the true catalysts for unlocking revenue growth.My key accomplishments include: • : Established Systems Manager Team in Cisco India, Securing Platform Ownership, and Driving Growth in India. • : 95% Crash Rate Reduction, Customer Satisfaction Boost, and Earning Google Enterprise Silver Partner Badge. • : Elevating IoT App Rating from 2.8 to 4.5 with 1M+ Downloads. • : Reducing Live Streaming Latency from 10s to 2s in a Baby Monitoring App. • : Patented \'Continue Workout\' Feature in Samsung Health.Thriving in fast-paced, results-driven environments, I collaborate with global teams to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions.Whether it’s building a product from the ground up or optimizing existing platforms, I am passionate about empowering teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Experience

1. Engineering Leader

   Cisco Meraki

   Apr 2023 — Present

   Hired and onboarded the team for Systems Manager.• Completed Android Enterprise expert certification and helped the team to do the same, to gain the domain knowledge, which also led us to get Android Enterprise Silver partner badge within 3 months from joining.• Analyzed the performance issues of the app and prioritized the same as the crash rate of the app was very high. This led to reduction of app crashes by 95% in 6 months and significantly improved customer experience.• Spearheaded gated deployments for Meraki Dashboard in India, ensuring robust release processes through effective cross-team coordination.• Designed and implemented a comprehensive skill evolution program for team members, fostering versatility and driving upskilling within a multi-skilled team.

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Information Technology

  2006 — 2010

• International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

  Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Information Technology

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Nosql Databases
• C
• Object Oriented Design
• C++
• Android Development
• Nosql
• Data Structures
• R
• Html
• Linux
• Algorithms
• Jsp
• Android
• Java
• Databases
• Data Analytics
• Core Java
• Javascript