Puneet Kala
I am a software engineer passionate about Android development, accessibility, machine learning, security, and sustainability. I want to use technology to benefit people, society, and the planet.
During my BE, I was introduced to Android, machine learning, and cybersecurity. In 2015, I and one of my friends were curious about how people with vision disability use an app. We interviewed a person who demonstrated sending a message using Google Talkback. This created my interested in Accessibility.
In 2015, I started learning Android and making Android apps. I was fascinated with idea of making something which people can interact with on their phones. Since then, I improved my skills in developing native Android applications, building custom user interfaces, and leveraging the latest technologies to create seamless user experiences.
In 2017, I worked work on security in Android. In 2019, I went a little deeper in terms of security. I believe that it is essential to build systems that protect users' data and privacy.
In 2018, I got an opportunity to work on accessibility in Android. This was the first time I understood the impact technology can make on people's live. That is when I got my goal statement too. Since then, I have been constantly working on accessibility.
I am also interested in applying machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems. I have experience working with popular machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn and have developed models for tasks such as product recommendation, image recognition, and natural language processing.
In 2022, I started working on sustainability in Berlin, Germany. Although, I am very new to sustainability at present. But, I am quickly learning about it.
Work Experience
| Profile | Duration | Link | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer - Android, Zalando SE | January 2022- Present | Google Play Store | Android, Accessibility, Sustainability |
| Senior Software Engineer - Android, Quotient Technology | Dec 2018 - Dec 2021 | Google Play Store | Android, Accessibility, Security, Operational Efficiency |
| Senior Software Engineer - Android, Swoo | Oct 2017 - Nov 2018 | Google Play Store | Android, Performance, Game Operator |
| Senior Android Developer, DocsApp | Mar 2016 - Oct 2017 | Doctor's App Patient's App |
Android, Messaging, Scaling |
| Software Engineering Analyst, Accenture | May 2013 - Oct 2015 | Dashboard, Batch Jobs, Warehouse Management System |
Education
| Degree | University | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MS in ML and AI | Liverpool John Moores University | 2023 |
| PG Diploma in ML and AI | IIIT Bangalore | 2022 |
| BE in Computer Engineering | DAVV Indore | 2013 |
Contact
Email: puneet@happyhub.in
Thank you for taking the time to read about me, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you on your next project.