Gaurav Chopra
Technical Architect
Eindhoven
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Lead Software Engineer adept in bringing forth expertise in design, development, testing and deploying of software systems. Bringing leadership, drive, and over fifteen years of experience to the table. Proven track record of timely delivering complex projects using cutting edge development tools and procedures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Software Engineer IV (Technical Architect)
TOMTOM
01.2022 - Current
- Creating and designing technical solutions for integrating with the platform provider.
- Adoption of best practices and technologies around coding, design, quality and performance improvements.
- Managing end to end product deliveries and work allocation. Optimizing quality and delivery pipelines/workflows.
- Grooming & coaching team of young software engineers on the processes and helping to build quality teams
- Working with cross functional teams to successfully delivering futuristic Navigation Solution on an Android based car infotainment system in both Electric and ICE cars for some of the leading car manufacturers in Europe.
- Following Kanban methodology for software development.
- Using GIT for version control.
- Using Azure Pipelines and Github Actions to deliver quality software to our customer everyday on artifactory(JFrog).
- Effectively coding software changes in Kotlin and alterations based on design specifications. Code reviews in Github, Tracking issues via JIRA
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
- Promoted Technical Architect in March 2024
Sr Chief Engineer
SAMSUNG RESEARCH INSTITUTE
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Leading the team by example to deliver timely releases of Samsung OS and app upgrades for all flagship and regular models of Samsung for 4 major carriers in US.
- Developed scripts, tools to help automate everyday work and for log analysis.
- Improved project reporting and ensured effective communication with all stake holders
- Managing and grooming the team with best practices for software delivery.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Promoted to Sr Chief Engineer
Senior Lead Engineer
Nucleus Software Exports Ltd.
02.2015 - 03.2020
- Developed and delivered world's first offline payment solution using secure digitally signed currency called PaySe.
- Lead a team of brilliant engineers to deliver an Android application for payments.
- Java based Android app development(Rest APIs, Room DB, Glide, Retrofit), deployment on private cloud, releasing apps on Google Playstore.
- Learned and implemented concepts of security such as cryptography, PKI, SSL, Encryption & Encoding
- Successfully scaled the product to reduce the transaction time from 40 secs to 9 secs.
- Changed the face of Micro Finance Industry in Haryana, India by making the flow of money transparent between The Government, The Bank and The Customer.
- Promoted to Sr Lead Engineer
Technical Consultant
Nspyre
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
- Successfully developed and delivered apps on Android and SmartTV platforms for brands like Philips, Eneco & Tomtom.
- Demonstrated a strong understanding of SCRUM practices and methodology to deliver world class apps on time.
- OCAJP7 Certification achieved
Technical Analyst
INFOSYS LIMITED
11.2008 - 05.2013
- Learned best standards & practices in the industry in this esteem organization. Proved myself to be an exceptional learner and a hardworking engineer.
- Learned the concepts of SDLC, Knowledge management & Documentation.
- Demonstrated great problem solving and analytical skills.
- Promoted to work at onsite with the client while ensuring proper co-ordination with the off shore teams.
Founder
LocalPulse Technologies Pvt Limited
- Co founded a start up called Buzzaara. This app provided a digital advertisement platform to the shops in our neighborhood.
- Using this platform, a local shop keeper could promote the offers of his shop online to the residents within 5 kms.
- Shop keepers could also get real time information on how many people have watched their ads and could use the analytical data provided by the platform to promote certain kinds of offers using our platform.
Education
B-Tech - Electronics And Communication
Graphic Era University
Dehradun 06.2004 - 06.2008
Skills
Project Management
Performance Evaluation and Optimization
Agile (Scrum & Kanban)
Java Programming Language
Android & Android Auto
Kotlin
GitHub
Security
DevOps(Azure & GitHub Actions)
SDLC
Leadership & Soft Skills
Certification
AZ 900 Azure Fundamentals
Timeline
Software Engineer IV (Technical Architect)
TOMTOM
01.2022 - Current
Sr Chief Engineer
SAMSUNG RESEARCH INSTITUTE
04.2020 - 12.2021
Senior Lead Engineer
Nucleus Software Exports Ltd.
02.2015 - 03.2020
Technical Consultant
Nspyre
06.2013 - 12.2014
Technical Analyst
INFOSYS LIMITED
11.2008 - 05.2013
B-Tech - Electronics And Communication
Graphic Era University
06.2004 - 06.2008
Founder
LocalPulse Technologies Pvt Limited