Get to know me
I bring enthusiasm and a futuristic approach to every project I'm a part of. I live for turning ideas into reality, especially when it involves solving complex puzzles and challenges.
My apps include comprehensive unit tests, UI tests, scalable architectures, and design patterns with well-documented, easy-to-read code, and automated deployment to the App Store.
In my free time, I like to read books 📖, play games on PlayStation 🎮, and play football ⚽️. I love listening to music 🎵 and I'm always open to discussing new ideas 💡
Languages
iOS Frameworks
Architecture
Tools & CI/CD
Where I've worked
Velotio Technologies
Pune, IndiaArchitected a full-fledged on-device Analytics SDK (Firebase alternative) for Capillary Technologies with offline-first event pipeline, dynamic remote-configurable ads & experiences, custom notification routing & deep-link handling, and modular Swift Package–based architecture. Result: enabled multiple enterprise apps to ship analytics without a backend rewrite.
Designed and built a complete OAuth2/PKCE SDK for WSO2 with ASWebAuthenticationSession-based login flows, token lifecycle management (refresh, revocation, secure storage), strong PKCE/state/nonce validation, and developer-friendly UI components. Result: provided drop-in authentication for mobile clients across enterprises.
Modernized a large-scale mapping/navigation app by migrating from legacy UIKit + Objective-C to SwiftUI + MVVM + Clean Architecture, improving maintainability with decomposition into Swift Packages, and refactoring core modules: location services, routing stack, bookmark system, and offline map caching. Result: reduced crash rate and improved development velocity.
Led major refactor of a Push-to-Talk (PTT) communication app by migrating from legacy Objective-C to modern Swift, integrating Apple PushToTalk framework, Opus-based audio engine, Bluetooth accessory support (Onyx/Voyager), and implementing real-time event handling. Result: improved stability from 85% → 100% crash-free users, enabling enterprise rollout.
TIDAL Music AS (Block Inc.)
Oslo, NorwayBuilt the core playback engine ("BoomBox") as a standalone Swift Package with unified audio pipeline for streaming, offline playback, gapless playback, and crossfade. Integrated DRM, caching, bitrate adaptation, and audio session routing. Became the foundational playback layer used across iOS, iPadOS, CarPlay, and Apple Watch. Result: reduced playback-related crashes by 40%.
Deep-rooted debugging of audio pipeline edge cases by stabilizing HLS/DRM flows, buffer underruns, and session interruptions. Implemented real-time monitoring, analytics hooks, and automated crash triage.
Led development of the TIDAL Apple Watch app (50K+ active users) achieving feature parity with iOS: offline downloads, playback control, library sync. Built using SwiftUI + Redux architecture for deterministic state management. Result: shipped major performance improvements for watchOS background tasks.
Modernized critical parts of the iOS app by migrating Now Playing screen from Objective-C to SwiftUI with animated artwork transitions, rewriting media controls, queue UI, and device routing logic. Result: improved testability & modular design using a Redux-inspired data flow.
Media Magic Technologies
Pune, IndiaBuilt the Play-Fi Network Player App (200K+ Downloads) — multi-room wireless audio streaming over Wi-Fi, gapless playback, DLNA/UPnP control, Chromecast, Alexa, and AirPlay device discovery.
Integrated global streaming services including Amazon Music, Apple Music, TIDAL, KKBOX, Qobuz with OAuth2 auth, playlist sync, search, DRM, and high-res audio caching.
Authored custom networking protocols in Objective-C, Swift, and C++ for UDP/TCP device discovery, Wi-Fi provisioning flows, and OTA firmware updates.
5-year product lifecycle support — refactored legacy architecture, optimized networking stacks, built automated QA tools and crash analytics for global speaker manufacturing partners.
Featured Work
A selection of apps and projects I've designed, built, and shipped.
Workout Social
100+ layouts to turn Apple Health workouts into share-ready story cards and animated route replay videos. Zero account required, fully on-device.
Retro Music
Stream your Apple Music library inside 42 vintage hardware skins — CRT, Game Boy, NES, SNES, Sega. Synced lyrics, themed widgets, custom icons.
Marathi Hindi Compass
Cultural navigation with regional language directions. Bold typography, degree display, North pointer, and 10K+ monthly active users.
Ping Network Tools
ICMP/TCP/UDP ping tests, traceroute, DNS lookup, visual latency graphs, and history logging. Professional network diagnostics on iOS.
Pi SSH
Direct LAN SSH into Raspberry Pi with live CPU/RAM/temp gauges, SFTP file manager, GPIO pin toggle, Docker & systemd control.
The Movie App
TMDb-powered movie and TV discovery with personalized recommendations, watchlists, trailers, ratings, and theater showtimes.
Everything I've built
Aura
Editorial Apple Music client — Sessions, Mix Lab, Last.fm
RetroWeather
11 gaming console themes, WeatherKit-powered forecasts
Lecture Studio
AI-powered study notes, transcripts, flashcards & quizzes
Myra: Android TV Remote
Free iOS remote for Android TV over Wi-Fi
Pulse: System Monitor
Live CPU, memory, battery & network diagnostics
QRMint
Offline QR code generator & scanner, 100% private
HealthView
HealthKit workout tracking & fitness insights
AppRank Analytics
Global App Store rank tracking for indie devs
APOD
NASA Photo of the Day with Home Screen widgets
Noise: Audio Mixer
100+ soothing sleep sounds with custom mixing
Favorite Photos Widget
Custom photo slideshow widgets for Home Screen
Tamil Directions Compass
Compass localized for Tamil language speakers
Compass Pro
Minimalist digital compass for navigation
Age Countdown Widgets
Birthday countdowns & life milestone widgets
GST Tax Calculator
Indian tax slabs (5%, 12%, 18%, 28%), offline
Shivaji Maharaj History
Life, battles, forts & legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji
Tipsy: Tip Calculator
Multilingual bill splitter, 100% free & offline
QuoteSphere
Daily inspirational quotes with Home Screen widgets
Radio
Global internet radio streaming across genres
Footy
Live football scores, standings & match schedules
Satish Nagargoje
BJP Youth Wing constituency portal, Marathi/English
Siddharth Jadhav
Official portfolio for Marathi cinema's Comedy King
Royal Dominators
Cricket tournament management platform
Instagram Clone SwiftUI
150+ Stars · Full SwiftUI Instagram reproduction
WorldCup Countdown
Open-source FIFA countdown widgets for iOS
What colleagues say
Pankaj has worked for my projects back in Media Magic and then later at Velotio. He is both a strong iOS developer and Android mobile app developer. He's also leading and providing guidance to junior developers. He is easy to communicate and provide timely feedback. I highly recommend him to any mobile development organizations.
It was my great pleasure to work with Pankaj at MMT. Pankaj is an experienced iOS developer. He takes pride in his work, and he's very responsible and responsive to requests, very easy to work with, excellent communicator. He sees the needs of the team and goes an extra mile to support business needs.
Few people have the opportunity to work with someone 'Ridiculously efficient' like Pankaj. He made my life easy by owning complete delivery of one of the projects I was handling. I was impressed by Pankaj's ability to deal with even the toughest problems – effortlessly.
I've seen him excel at core elements of his job like building feature rich applications, delivering consistently. He goes a step ahead by interacting with UX, QA team to improve the product. This rare mix of productivity and ambition sets a great example for the rest of the team.
He can be your best buddy, pal, mentor, colleague or rival — it's up to you how you pursue with him and he will be best in all these roles. One of righteous, dedicated and goal oriented professional, best to have near around.
Pankaj is very detail-oriented, motivational and goto person. Having worked with him, I can safely say that he is there for every issue his teammates face, he likes taking ownership of tasks.
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I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of something great.