Vivek Chanddru is a dynamic and visionary Senior Software Development Engineer whose decade-long career has left an indelible mark on the mobile technology landscape. With deep expertise across Android, iOS, and cross-platform development, he has led teams at tech giants like Amazon and startups alike, pioneering scalable frameworks and fostering innovation. His work not only advances enterprise-grade applications but also shapes best practices across the developer community through speaking engagements and mentorship.
Early Life and Academic Foundation
Vivek’s academic journey began at R.M.K. Engineering College, affiliated with Anna University, where he earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science with a stellar CGPA of 8.94, ranking in the top 15 of the university. His academic prowess was matched by leadership, serving as the President of the CS department, orchestrating inter-collegiate events that reflected his early drive for both technical excellence and collaborative leadership.
His undergraduate research, which proposed a machine learning system using K-NN for heart disease prediction and drug recommendation, was published in the IJEDR journal, showcasing his early inclination toward leveraging technology for real-world impact.
Professional Journey: From Startups to Tech Titans
Zoho Corporation (2015–2019)
At Zoho, Vivek rose quickly, leading teams on the development of flagship applications such as Zoho Assist and Zoho Meeting. His contributions included designing SDKs for Remote Mobile Sharing and integrating WebRTC frameworks, helping Zoho products remain technically competitive and user-centric. He initiated monthly knowledge-sharing sessions, cultivating a learning-first engineering culture.
Freshworks Studio / EY Studios (2019–2020)
Here, Vivek showcased his versatility by leading development efforts across government and private-sector apps, including the BC Services Card and SailingPlan. He introduced Kotlin Multiplatform for efficient cross-platform development, increased app revenue via subscription integration, and played a pivotal role in shaping technology roadmaps for diverse clients.
Amazon (2020–Present)
As a Senior SDE at Amazon Photos, Vivek has redefined mobile engineering efficiency. His leadership in building shared frameworks and optimizing infrastructure led to a 60% boost in developer velocity. He introduced reusable UI components, improved build times by 30%, and mentored engineers to elevate the team’s technical acumen. His work on features like people tagging and Control Panel has significantly enhanced user experience, while his automation initiatives have streamlined monitoring and performance testing.
Leadership and Innovation
Vivek’s leadership is grounded in technical mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to complex problem-solving across diverse engineering environments. At Amazon, he has successfully led multi-platform teams spanning Android, iOS, and React Native to deliver seamless, scalable, and high-performance mobile experiences. He combines long-term architectural vision with hands-on coding excellence, ensuring systems remain robust, adaptable, and forward-compatible. In addition to his engineering leadership, he actively contributes to recruitment and team-building, shaping an inclusive, innovative, and high-impact team culture by identifying, mentoring, and onboarding top-tier talent.
Notable Achievements
- Developer Velocity at Amazon: Spearheaded initiatives that increased development speed by 60%.
- SDK Development at Zoho: Created industry-grade tools for internal and third-party integration.
- Cross-Platform Efficiency: Successfully deployed Kotlin Multiplatform and React Native solutions in production apps.
- Public Speaking and Community Impact: Delivered impactful talks at droidcon San Francisco and Vienna, bridging technical gaps between Java and Kotlin, and advocating best practices in navigation architecture. Volunteered as an organizer for droidcon London 2017, contributing to the success of the event. Additionally, played a key role in organizing droidcon India 2019, furthering community engagement and knowledge sharing in the Android development ecosystem.
Academic Contributions
Beyond the IJEDR research paper, Vivek’s public talks are scholarly in their own right. His sessions on Jetpack Navigation and Java-Kotlin interoperability serve as advanced learning modules for global developer communities. He actively bridges academic knowledge and industry practice, offering insights that blend theory with real-world challenges.
Future Vision and Impact
Vivek continues to innovate at the intersection of scalability, developer tooling, and user experience. His current focus is on enhancing cloud-native mobile frameworks and streamlining CI/CD pipelines, aligning with the future of distributed development. As a thought leader, he remains engaged with developer communities, shaping the evolution of mobile frameworks through both code and conversation.
His vision for the future centers on building platform-agnostic tools, fostering developer inclusivity, and leveraging AI-driven insights to drive seamless, intelligent, and adaptive mobile user experiences to new frontiers. With a career that exemplifies technical depth, innovation, mentorship, and leadership integrity, Vivek Chanddru stands as a beacon and inspiration for the next generation of software engineers, product architects, and technology innovators.
