Lead Android Engineer with 10+ years architecting and delivering scalable Android, iOS, and cross-platform applications for global clients across 5+ countries. Proven track record leading end-to-end product lifecycles, launching 150+ apps from MVP through production, and mentoring 6+ engineers with strict code review and modular multi-module architecture. Specialized in Android (Kotlin/Java), KMM, offline-first systems, and performance optimization, including independent upgrades and OS migrations across 50+ products. Leverages AI-assisted workflows to accelerate delivery while consistently shipping stable, production-grade software used by tens of thousands of users worldwide.

Krunal Panchal

Lead Android Engineer with 10+ years architecting and delivering scalable Android, iOS, and cross-platform applications for global clients across 5+ countries. Proven track record leading end-to-end product lifecycles, launching 150+ apps from MVP through production, and mentoring 6+ engineers with strict code review and modular multi-module architecture. Specialized in Android (Kotlin/Java), KMM, offline-first systems, and performance optimization, including independent upgrades and OS migrations across 50+ products. Leverages AI-assisted workflows to accelerate delivery while consistently shipping stable, production-grade software used by tens of thousands of users worldwide.

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Lead Android Engineer with 10+ years architecting and delivering scalable Android, iOS, and cross-platform applications for global clients across 5+ countries. Proven track record leading end-to-end product lifecycles, launching 150+ apps from MVP through production, and mentoring 6+ engineers with strict code review and modular multi-module architecture.

Specialized in Android (Kotlin/Java), KMM, offline-first systems, and performance optimization, including independent upgrades and OS migrations across 50+ products. Leverages AI-assisted workflows to accelerate delivery while consistently shipping stable, production-grade software used by tens of thousands of users worldwide.

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Language

English
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Hindi
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Work Experience

Lead Android Engineer at Mapsted Inc.
July 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026
Worked on Android and iOS Maps SDK for internationally deployed indoor navigation systems, including building a Kotlin Multiplatform product from scratch. Designed modular SDK components (25+ modules) for scalable third-party integrations. Improved map rendering performance by 55% and memory efficiency for large indoor datasets by 60%. Implemented request-collapsing patterns to improve concurrent request efficiency by 80%, reduced redundant network calls by 60% via improved cache management, and owned planning, estimation, code review standards, SDK publishing scripts, artifact verification, and production release management while mentoring developers across a distributed team.
Lead Android Engineer at Kompaio (via Techtic Solutions, Belgium)
December 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Architected and delivered a robust offline-capable travel application from scratch for a Belgian client, reaching 10,000+ users. Led a 3-person mobile team as primary technical lead and client liaison with full hands-on contribution. Engineered 20+ core features including a dynamic CMS-updatable guides engine integrated with Mapbox, AR, and 360° immersive media experiences. Managed the end-to-end lifecycle and published 30+ production updates while aligning with Android standards and delivery timelines.
Lead Android Engineer at Utility NYC (via Techtic Solutions, USA)
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Provided dedicated Android engineering working with the New York team, owning full technical delivery across three products. Managed client communication and requirements gathering and drove architecture decisions. Delivered the Mount Sinai Parenting Centre app, MindFitness, and GIA Diamonds from concept to production with full hands-on contribution while mentoring a team of 3+ engineers.
Lead Android Engineer at Techtic Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
December 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024
Architected and delivered 10+ production-grade Android applications for 5+ international clients (US/EU), reaching 50,000+ users. Served as primary technical lead and client liaison, driving delivery from MVP to production while mentoring 3+ engineers. Built scalable multi-module architectures using MVVM/MVI/repository patterns and implemented offline-first systems with complex state management. Integrated real-time audio/video communications and improved stability through structured debugging, monitoring, and performance optimization.
Senior Android Engineer at Tech Tic Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
December 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024
Architected and delivered production-grade Android apps for international clients with multi-module MVVM/MVI architecture, Kotlin Coroutines, Flow, and Dependency Injection; implemented offline-first caching and sync mechanisms; integrated real-time audio/video communication (Agora/Twilio); mentored engineers and led code-quality initiatives.
Senior Android Engineer at Utility NYC (via Tech Tic Solutions)
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Sole Android engineer on the Utility NYC account; delivered end-to-end Android features for Mount Sinai Parenti ng Center app, enabling parents to access expert content, track milestones, and send structured feedback to care teams; delivered MVP to Play Store.
Senior Android Engineer at Sapratigs LLP
January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Owned end-to-end Android feature delivery for apps integrated with external hardware via BLE. Engineered 10+ major features supporting 100+ active users and connecting the app to 25+ BLE devices for continuous data collection and automated daily reporting. Built location-aware applications using background services and maps integrations, delivering stable long-running production builds optimized for specialized hardware deployments.
Senior Android Engineer – Hardware & Production Systems at Sapratigs LLP
January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Developed Android apps integrated with external hardware via BLE; built location-aware apps with background services and maps; delivered custom production builds for hardware-based deployments; focused on stability and long-running production-grade apps.
Senior Android Developer at Novus Logics
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Collaborated with a team of 6+ to deliver 5+ production applications across e-commerce, POS, and social media, reaching 50,000+ domestic users. Engineered native Android solutions from scratch in Java and Kotlin and built modular architectures for internal products. Integrated RESTful APIs and GraphQL services and contributed across the full product lifecycle.
Senior Android Developer at Novus Logic
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Developed native Android apps using Java and Kotlin; integrated RESTful APIs; contributed to internal product apps with modular architecture.
Android Developer at Squirrel Softech Pvt. Ltd.
November 1, 2016 - September 1, 2018
Developed and published 15+ products from scratch to full release reaching 2,000–10,000+ daily users. Built in-house and client-based Android applications; upgraded legacy projects to modern Android standards and mentored 5+ developers.
Senior Android Engineer at Squirel SoftTech Pvt. Ltd.
November 1, 2016 - September 1, 2018
Built in-house Android applications and client-specific solutions; maintained and upgraded legacy projects toward modern Android standards.
Android Developer at Merchant IT Lab
July 1, 2014 - October 1, 2016
Built requirement-based and product-based Android applications; strengthened foundation in Android development, Java, and scalable coding practices.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering at Gujarat Technological University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Degree in Computer Engineering at Gujarat Technological University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
H.S.C. (Science) at S.P. Vidhyalaya
January 1, 2011 - July 23, 2026
S.S.C. at S.P. Vidyalaya
January 1, 2009 - July 23, 2026

Qualifications

Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) - Science
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Kotlin Professional Certification
June 1, 2024 - May 12, 2026
Kotlin Professional Top 5% — Pro5.ai (Cert. #29672855681)
June 1, 2024 - July 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services, Other, Computers & Electronics, Education, Travel & Hospitality