Rahul Dasi

Senior Android Automotive Engineer and Team Lead with 9+ years of experience in Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Android HMI, AOSP customization, and system-level Android application development for global OEM and Tier-1 automotive programs. Experienced in designing and delivering production-grade Automotive IVI and HMI systems including Home, Launcher, HVAC, Media, Widgets, Personalization, Smart Maintenance and Settings applications across CID/PID platforms. Strong expertise in Android Framework, Binder IPC, AIDL, SystemUI customization, Settings customization, MVVM architecture, Kotlin, Java, and Automotive UX development.

Proven experience leading distributed engineering teams, collaborating with global stakeholders, and driving end-to-end delivery of scalable Automotive HMI solutions for Harman, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Forvia, and Nidec Japan.

Specialist – Android Automotive Team Lead | AAOS | Android HMI - Tata Elxsi - Pune

(2022-04)

• Leading Android Automotive HMI development for global OEM and Tier-1 automotive programs including Harman, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Forvia, and Nidec Japan.
• Designed and developed production-grade Android Automotive system applications including Home, Launcher, Settings, HVAC, Media, Widgets, and Personalization modules.
• Worked extensively on AAOS and AOSP customization for CID/PID IVI platforms.
• Implemented Android Framework-level features using Binder IPC, AIDL, SystemUI customization, and Settings customization.
• Led distributed engineering teams across multiple automotive programs and coordinated with global stakeholders across different time zones.
• Performed platform integration, debugging, issue triaging, memory optimization, and production release support.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including UX, middleware, platform, validation, and integration teams.
• Contributed to scalable Automotive UX architecture and high-performance HMI delivery for production vehicle programs.
• Worked on Qualcomm-based automotive platforms and AOSP bring-up activities.

Team Lead & Senior Android Developer - Mplussoft Technologies - Pune

(2019-10 - 2022-03)

• Led development and delivery of 15+ Android applications across enterprise, logistics, and e-commerce domains.
• Architected scalable Android applications using Kotlin, Java, MVVM, and Clean Architecture principles.
• Managed Android development lifecycle including requirement analysis, sprint planning, code reviews, deployment, and release support.
• Mentored Android developers and ensured high code quality and timely project delivery.
• Worked closely with stakeholders and clients to deliver scalable mobile solutions.

Team Lead & Senior Android Developer - Credible e-Commerce Solutions Pvt Ltd - Pune

(2017-12 - 2019-08)

• Developed scalable Android applications for Saudi Arabian market supporting English and Arabic localization.
• Built e-commerce, restaurant booking, and social networking applications using modern Android SDK components.
• Designed customer and vendor applications with scalable architecture and reusable modules.
• Led Android development activities, mentored junior developers, and ensured timely project delivery.

Android Developer - Shraddha Infratech - Mumbai

(2017-07 - 2017-12)

• Maintained and enhanced Android applications and WordPress-based e-commerce platforms.
• Worked on payment gateway integration, Android support, backend integration, and production issue resolution.

Team Lead & Android Developer - Salgem Infoigy Tech Pvt Ltd - Solapur

(2017-01 - 2017-07)

• Developed Android applications including Employee Attendance System with Aadhaar integration.
• Built Android applications for SHG Shopping Corner and Mahalaxmi Saras platforms.
• Led Android development activities and coordinated with stakeholders for requirement implementation.

Android Developer - Shraddha Infratech - Mumbai

(2016-04 - 2017-01)

• Developed Android applications with payment gateway integration.
• Built and maintained WordPress e-commerce and static websites.
• Worked on website maintenance, Android support, and deployment activities.

Android Development Trainee (Internship) - Syneotek Software Solutions - Pune

(2015-12 - 2016-03)

• Developed WahSG! Android application for coupons and discount platform.
• Gained hands-on experience in Android fundamentals, UI development, REST APIs, and Android application lifecycle.

Master of Computer Applications - MCA - Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University (2014 - 2016)

Bachelor of Computer Applications - BCA - Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University (2011 - 2014)