KARUNESH PALEKAR

Technology / Internet

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Services offered

As a problem solver, I find great satisfaction in solving challenges and overcoming obstacles. My expertise lies in Kotlin, Android and Compose Multiplatform, which I have honed through countless hours of practice and study.

I take ownership of every project I am involved in and am fully committed to completing it. My dedication to my work ensures that I deliver high-quality results, and I am always ready to go the extra mile to achieve success.

As a risk-taker, I am not afraid to put my ideas into practice and see where they take me. I enjoy taking calculated risks and am always eager to explore new technologies and push the boundaries of what is possible.

Overall, I am passionate about technology and love to explore its full potential. I am constantly learning and growing, and my diverse skill set and entrepreneurial mindset make me a valuable asset to any team or project.

Mobile app developer

Kotlin developer

Android developer

Software developer

Approximate rate: ₹ 2,000 per hour

Experience

Growfitter - Lead Android Developer - Current

Created adaptive algorithms to distribute rewards based on user earnings, age, and behavior, ensuring personalized and fair incentive systems that boosted user trust and retention.
Optimized Firebase integration by implementing local cache synchronization, significantly improving data retrieval speed and reducing backend read costs by over 30%.
Spearheaded end-to-end development of Daily Cash and Custom Fitness Challenge features, boosting daily active users by 5x and significantly enhancing engagement and retention.
Spearheaded multiple key migrations including: Firebase Cloud Messaging (from HTTP to v1), Google Fit , full codebase migration from Java to Kotlin, and deep link optimization in response to Firebase’s dynamic link deprecation, ensuring long-term scalability and platform compliance.
Built and launched two new games to boost app engagement, enhanced the Predict & Win experience with real-time result updates, and completed development of a Screen Time tracking feature to support healthier user behavior.

Adisan Rural Platforms - Android Developer - Jun 2023- May 2024

Played a pivotal role in the app’s growth to 1M+ downloads by aligning closely with the Co-founder and Project Manager to deliver strategically impactful features.
Spearheaded the end-to-end development of 40+ key features in 10 months, consistently delivering high-quality code under tight deadlines.
Built critical features including resumable media uploads, dark mode, a membership system for gated content and monetization, and interactive tooltips to enhance user onboarding and retention.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science - 2019-2023 from Mumbai University, India

Felicitated as the Top Academic Performer across all engineering branches in college.
CGPA: 9.6, Relevant Courses: Data Structures, Database management, Computer Networks, Operating System, Software Engineering, Analysis of Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence.