Kushal Dave
Excellence in Mobile Solutions: Expertly Crafted Native & Flutter Apps with Integrity, Innovation, and Best Practices.
Get in TouchAbout Me
I am a seasoned Mobile Developer and Entrepreneur with extensive experience in building native and Flutter applications. My passion lies in creating high-quality, user-centric mobile solutions. Additionally, I have a strong background in backend engineering using Python and Node.js, and have worked on fine-tuning AI models and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
Professional Experience
Founder/CEO/Principal Engineer
Kode Dynamic | July 2024 – Present | Remote
- Manage both personal products and client projects.
- Collaborate with a team of developers on client projects, delegating tasks as needed.
- Oversee all aspects of personal products, including backend, frontend, and DevOps development.
- Act as Principal Developer, setting technical direction, reviewing code, and mentoring team members.
- Serve as Project Manager, planning project timelines, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely delivery.
Android Team Lead
Coto | April 2022 – July 2024 | Remote
- Led a team of five senior developers at a product-based company.
- Delivered top-tier applications with a focus on user engagement and satisfaction.
- Provided project timelines and estimates, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Coordinated resources and development efforts across multiple teams to meet delivery targets.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on technical solutioning and architecture decisions.
Sr Android Developer
Sride | January 2022 – April 2022 | Remote
- Developed and optimized code for white-label solutions.
- Enhanced adaptability and client branding opportunities.
Mobile Developer
AV Devs | July 2019 – January 2022 | Vadodara
- Primarily developed Android applications with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainable architecture.
- Designed and architected a custom Android library to encapsulate reusable core logic across multiple applications, improving development efficiency and consistency.
- Built and maintained mobile apps from scratch, handling end-to-end development lifecycle.
- Contributed to Flutter and iOS projects, showcasing cross-platform development capabilities.
- Collaborated closely with backend teams to integrate APIs and ensure seamless app performance.
Sr Android Developer
Wolfsoft PVT LTD | June 2018 – July 2019 | Vadodara
- Launched career as a Senior Android Developer.
- Worked on a wide range of client projects across different industries, adapting to varied requirements and tech stacks.
- Led and mentored a team of seven interns, supporting their growth and onboarding.
- Leveraged prior freelance experience to guide fresh graduates and improve project outcomes.
Core Team Member
GDG Baroda | 2015 – Present | Remote
- Served as an integral core team member of GDG Baroda.
- Orchestrated meetups and events to engage and grow the local tech community.
- Delivered technical talks on Android development and emerging technologies.
- Mentored junior developers and students, fostering learning and professional growth.
- Enriched the local tech ecosystem through knowledge sharing and community building.
Projects
Health & Wellness Platform
Built a native mobile app's for a well-known healthcare company under Kode Dynamic. The app uses interactive quizzes to assess user's physical and mental wellbeing, delivering personalized content and supplement recommendations based on individual health profiles. Integrated AI modules to analyze responses and provide targeted suggestions.
Social & Networking App
Developed a full-featured dating and professional networking app under Kode Dynamic. Contributed from initial concept to production release. Core features included profile matching, real-time messaging, and in-app notifications. Ensured performance, scalability, and maintainability across Flutter frontend and backend services.
Recipe Oracle
Developed a recipe app that integrates with AI for dynamic content generation, including recipes and images. The app features an AI-powered chat function that allows users to customize recipes based on dietary preferences. Implemented efficient caching mechanisms and optimized the app's performance by dynamically switching between AI models to reduce token usage and enhance user experience.
Coto (100K+ downloads)
A vibrant social media platform designed exclusively for women, offering features like image, video, and text sharing, reactions, comments, community creation, and direct messaging for enriched connection and community building.
View ProjectSride (1M+ downloads)
A pioneering carpooling app with over a million downloads, enabling users to schedule shared rides effortlessly, fostering community engagement while contributing to environmental sustainability.
View ProjectePost App (100K+ downloads)
A cutting-edge app developed for Swiss Post, enabling seamless digital letter handling, invoice payments, and secure data transmission through smart letter capabilities for a modern postal experience.
View ProjectSkills
Platforms
- Android
- Flutter
- iOS
Backend Engineering
- Python
- Node.js
- AWS
AI & Machine Learning
- Fine-tuning AI Models
- Creating Custom AI Agents
- MCP and A2A Protocol
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Prompt Engineering
Languages
- Kotlin
- Java
- Swift
- Dart
- Python
- Node.js
UI Frameworks
- Jetpack Compose (Android)
- SwiftUI (iOS)
AWS Services
- EC2
- S3
- RDS
- Secret Manager