Yashodhan Gokhale

Experienced and results-driven Software Development Engineer with over 15+ years of expertise in building high-performance applications across iOS, macOS, and tvOS platforms. Known for delivering scalable and reliable software solutions, with a strong focus on SDK development, video playback optimization, and voice interface integration. Key contributor to flagship projects like Amazon Prime Video and Alexa Voice SDK, with deep knowledge of C++, Swift, and Objective-C.

A hands-on leader who thrives in collaborative environments and takes pride in building efficient systems that improve both user experience and development workflows.

Software Development Engineer III at Amazon Development Center India (2024-09 – Present)

• Leading a team of 7 engineers to design and implement features for automated invoice validation and correction, reducing manual intervention and improving data accuracy.
• Spearheading development of automated migration testing tools, streamlining regression workflows and accelerating product rollouts.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including QA and product management, to ensure timely delivery and system reliability.
• Leveraging AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, and automated test frameworks to improve build quality and developer efficiency.

Software Development Engineer II at Amazon.com Services Inc (2016-12 – 2024-09)

• Designed and architected core SDK modules for resource fetching, authentication, and remote configuration, improving app modularity and maintainability.
• Led development of the video playback SDK for Apple TV (tvOS), significantly enhancing playback quality and reducing crash rates.
• Implemented HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) download support, reducing video file sizes and increasing streaming efficiency.
• Onboarded and optimized device capability checks, allowing for dynamic feature toggling based on device performance characteristics.
• Directed the creation of a scalable automated testing infrastructure for iOS/tvOS platforms, which enabled teams across Prime Video to contribute tests and boost code coverage.
• Integrated Alexa Voice Service (AVS) APIs into the iOS platform, transforming the app into a fully functional voice assistant.
• Engineered the core voice interaction pipeline, including audio recording, processing, and playback integration.
• Designed and implemented interactive UI cards to provide visual feedback during Alexa commands and responses.
• Ensured seamless and low-latency user experience by fine-tuning AVFoundation and threading models.

Member of Technical Staff at Aruba Networks (HPE) (2015-05 – 2016-12)

• Completely overhauled the Aruba VIA iOS app with a modern UX, ensuring consistency across iPhone and iPad interfaces.
• Refactored the existing Objective-C codebase to be modular and reusable, allowing future enhancements to be faster and more maintainable.
• Facilitated cross-platform code sharing between iOS and macOS, optimizing engineering resources and maintaining feature parity.
• Worked closely with UX and product teams to ensure compliance with Apple Human Interface Guidelines and enterprise security protocols.

Senior Software Developer at MangoSpring Technologies (2014-06 – 2015-04)

• Developed several core features for the MangoApps suite, including offline content caching, feed rendering, and file upload management.
• Designed and built a screenshot capture and upload tool within the Mac app, which was later spun off into a standalone commercial product.
• Optimized backend integration using REST APIs, reducing data sync time and improving responsiveness of the app.
• Collaborated in sprint planning and QA cycles, ensuring feature completeness and usability before releases.

Module Lead at Persistent Systems (2009-11 – 2014-05)

• Built and maintained cross-platform applications using C++ for both macOS and Windows, catering to clients in education and enterprise sectors.
• Contributed significantly to SMART Notebook and Acuity Integration, enabling interactive learning tools for classrooms worldwide.
• Led the configuration, build, and deployment processes, implementing automation where possible to improve reliability.
• Mentored junior developers and played an active role in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and project requirements.
• Worked directly with product managers to define technical requirements and propose scalable solutions.

M.S. in Software Engineering – Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS Pilani) (2013)

B.E. in Computer Science – Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering (2009)