About Me
Hi, my name is Likhit Unadkat, I’m an Android app developer with over 7 years of experience, based in the Bangalore.I’m passionate product entusiast with hands-on experience of creating seamless, high-quality digital experiences that delight users and drive impact.
I was working as Lead Android Engineer at Semaai until February 2025. My role extended beyond coding, as I closely aligned with product teams to ensure we delivered meaningful, user-centered solutions.
- Tech & Product Expertise: Hands-on experience in end-to-end product development, from ideation to release, with a strong product-oriented mindset gained as a founding engineer.
- Leadership: Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, fostering innovation and ownership.
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Android, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Java, Firebase, Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and Git.
- Startup Enthusiasm: Passionate about startups, excelling in fast-paced environments with a focus on product-market fit, user engagement, and scalability.
- Design Philosophy: Committed to creating clean, intuitive, and interactive UIs that ensure exceptional user experiences.
- Beyond Code: Lifelong learner, tech enthusiast, Amateur Cyclist and Runner.
Experience
Semmai is empowering Indonesian farmers to improve their livelihoods. Working as part of an Android team consisting of 5 developers I had the opportunity to lead the team to drive the new features and enhancements for the app. Having continous communication with product team helped me learn more of product business and made my leading experience fruitfull During this course I worked on following things:
- Established Architecture: Designed and implemented the base MVI (Model-View-Intent) and Multi Module architecture to ensure scalability and maintainability of the application.
- Feature Development: Developed multiple impactful features, including Coupon Gamification, which boosted GMV (Gross Merchandise Value) by 10%.
- Team Building: Played a pivotal role in expanding the team size from 2 to 10 engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- App Stability: Proactively contributed to reducing crashes and ANRs, resulting in a 99.5% crash-free rate, significantly enhancing app stability and user experience.
- Jetpack Compose Migration: Seamlessly migrated key screens from XML layouts to Jetpack Compose, ensuring optimal performance and a smooth user experience during the transition.
- Performance Optimization: Optimized app launch, homepage loading, and rendering times, and implemented baseline profiling, leading to a 20% increase in user retention.
Aktivo engages insurance policyholders to live healthy lifestyles and attain long-term health by using Aktivo mobile digital intervention tools. Working as part of a Android team consiting of 3 developers I had the oportunity to help drive the new features and enhancements for the app. The app is written in Kotlin app that talks to an API built using a MERN. During this course I worked on following things:
- Implemeting MVVM Architecture.
- Migrating codebase to Kotlin.
- Releasing Version 2 of the app
- Developed Meditation (Mind) module from scratch.
- Added Product Flavors for White Labelling.
- Did JCenter migration to Maven Central.
- Initiated Unit Testing.
I am enjoying learing about the GFit api and Data Mutation. Never before this I had tried GFit Apis.
Freelance
Android Development
April 2020 - August 2020
I was working as Freelance Developer for couple of projects.
One: The app is english speaking Learing app for school going students with 50000+ downloads.
- I migrated app from React Native to native Java.
- Developed the core media recorder and player.
- Implemented MVVM architecture.
- Using libraries RxJava,Dagger,Exoplayer.
Second: Datalabeling app.
- Building app from the scratch.
- Implemeting Image Zooming , Imaging Editing functionality.
- Implementing MVVM architecture.
Digii (formerly CollPoll) is a Comprehensive Enterprise Platform for Universities.20+ univesities across India have adapted to CollPoll. Working as part of a mobile team consiting of 2 developers I had the oportunity to help drive the new features and enhancements for the app. The app is written in Java app that talks to an API built using a collection of Java microservices. During this course I worked on following things:
- Implemeting MVVM Architecture.
- Migrating codebase to Kotlin.
- Developed Generic Video Player using ExoPlayer.
- Added media sharing functionality in Direct Messaging.
- Build QR code scanner and generator using ZXing and Google Vision API, which helped reduce significant load on server.
- Build Event Management Console for the colleges.
- Build recycler view based survey form.
- Migrated app to sdk 28.
I enjoyed learning about all areas of our application which allows me to be a go-to person for knowledge and queries within my team and the other teams in the office. I also liked suggesting improvements on UI/UX and implement the same.
During my time at Udhaar I worked as part of an early stage startup team building digital lending app for masses in India. I gained experience working with mobile app development lifecycle. We built most of product using Android, Java, Django, PostgreSQL and Pandas.
Udhaar as of now have downloads over 100,000+. For 9 months that I was working with Udhaar we deliver many features like BBPS, Loan Appication Form, QR Payment.
- Implemented Credit Profile Generation using Analysis Module.
- Integrated BBPS.
- Added location tracking service.
- Build Loan Application Form for users.
- Added Profile Verification UI.
- Worked on Firebase Notifications and Dynamic Links
Towards the end of my time at Udhaar my role involved building analysis module using Pandas.
While working at Accenture I was able to work on a scaled project of Promotion Managenemtn Tool for FMCGs. I enjoyed working with clients to understand and surpass their expectations. Worked for clients like Campbells and Minute Maid. My Primary task was to make UI for the application.
Education
Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli
2013 - 2017
During my degree at WCE,Sangli I learnt lots of key skills such as appttiude, logical thinking, team work and project management. I graduated as Electronics Engineer which is quite opposite to what I am pursuing today. Still I believe that in a way it helped me realised my potential and interest.
While at college I spent my free time with the Rotaract Club. In my final year I was President of the club.
When I'm Not Programming
When I’m not at my desk, I’m an active traveler who loves spending time outdoors. I enjoy running and cycling and have completed multiple half-marathons.
I’m also passionate about cooking, which I’ve embraced since my engineering days. Cooking not only satisfies my love for food but also teaches me the art of experimentation. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I’m always on the lookout for new food joints to explore and savor different cuisines.
In 2019, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in Jagriti Yatra, a unique 15-day train journey that covers almost 8,000 km across India, igniting my love for adventure and exploration.
Writing poems have help me expand my creativity. I like to write poems in Hindi. I like to showcase my work on my instagram, if you would like to take a look - likhit.