Puneet Kansal
Senior React Native Tech Lead
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Accomplished Senior React Native Tech Lead with 7+ years of specialized experience in developing, deploying, and managing high-performance mobile applications across EdTech, FinTech, and eCommerce sectors. Successfully led cross-functional teams of up to 10 developers in delivering 15+ mission-critical projects serving over 1 million active users. Expert in architecting scalable mobile solutions using React Native, Redux, GraphQL, and advanced features including live streaming (WebRTC), secure payment integration, and real-time communication.
Proven track record in implementing CI/CD pipelines, optimizing app performance, and driving user engagement through innovative technical solutions.
Experience
Mobile Team Lead - Scorg International Consulting Pvt. Ltd - Gurugram, India
(2025-07)
- Architecting and leading development of CPA Australia mobile application featuring podcasts player, event management, articles platform, and comprehensive courses system
- Built complete application from scratch, implementing secure authentication with Okta integration and enterprise-grade security features including SSL pinning
- Established Azure Pipelines for automated deployment to App Store and Google Play, reducing deployment time by 70%
- Integrated advanced technologies: Coveo search engine, Firebase analytics, Sentry error tracking, and custom music player with background playback
- Implemented REST APIs with robust error handling and offline-first architecture for seamless user experience
Mobile Team Lead - Collegedunia Web Private Limited - Gurgaon, Haryana
(2021-09 - 2025-07)
- Directed team of 5+ developers, ensuring timely delivery of educational, lifestyle, and e-commerce applications serving 1M+ active users
- Spearheaded architecture and development of multiple flagship apps (Prepp, Collegedunia, OneAstro, Zoutons) with focus on scalability and performance
- Implemented sophisticated state management solutions using Redux, MobX, and Zustand for complex application architectures, reducing state-related bugs by 60%
- Integrated 100+ advanced technologies including live streaming, WebRTC for real-time video communication, and GraphQL for optimized data fetching
- Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using App Center and CodePush, enabling over-the-air updates and automated deployment workflows
- Enhanced user experience through performance optimizations, resulting in 40% improvement in app load times and increased user retention by 35%
- Delivered 5+ seamless cross-platform mobile applications ensuring consistency across iOS and Android platforms with 95%+ feature parity
- Mentored junior developers through code reviews, pair programming sessions, and technical workshops, improving team productivity by 30%
Software Developer - InnoApps Pvt. Ltd - Noida, Uttar Pradesh
(2020-03 - 2021-09)
- Executed full-cycle development for 8+ mobile applications across event management, fitness, recharge, and banking sectors
- Implemented Redux Saga for managing global state and complex asynchronous workflows, improving code maintainability and testability
- Integrated secure payment gateways for banking and investment applications, successfully processing transactions worth over $1 million
- Utilized Postman and Swagger for robust backend API integrations, ensuring secure and efficient data handling with comprehensive documentation
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including designers, QA, and product managers, improving product quality and ensuring 98% on-time delivery
- Optimized app performance resulting in 25% reduction in memory usage and 40% improvement in startup time
Software Developer - Trigbit Technologies - Mohali, Punjab
(2019-01 - 2020-03)
- Collaborated with 10+ clients to gather requirements and deliver customized mobile solutions from concept to App Store/Play Store release
- Developed React Native applications from scratch, implementing pixel-perfect UI designs and smooth animations for enhanced user experience
- Performed rigorous testing and debugging across multiple devices and OS versions, achieving 95% client satisfaction rate
- Established Git workflows and version control best practices, improving team collaboration and code quality
- Reduced development time by 20% through creation of reusable component libraries and standardized project architecture
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering - Punjabi University, Patiala (2012 - 2016)
Senior Secondary Education - Star Plus Convent School, Rama Mandi (2011 - 2012)