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I am an engineer focused on building high-quality iOS applications, with strong foundations in mobile application architecture, backend systems, and AI-driven workflows.

Over 10+ years, my work has evolved from developing mobile applications to owning architecture and delivery across complex, real-world products. I focus on building applications that are reliable, maintainable, and aligned with how systems operate in production environments.

At WorkLLama, I owned iOS architecture across multiple applications within an enterprise SaaS platform, defining application structure, API interactions, engineering standards, and release reliability. My work balanced rapid product iteration with long-term maintainability and platform consistency.

Earlier at Signify (Philips Lighting), I worked on IoT-enabled mobile applications, integrating BLE-based device communication with backend services and collaborating across globally distributed teams. This experience strengthened my understanding of how mobile applications interact with connected systems and real-world environments.

More recently, I have been engineering an AI-native CRM platform on serverless architecture, working across backend systems, event-driven design, and integrating AI workflows into application features. This reflects my growing focus on how intelligent workflows and system interactions shape modern applications.

My approach combines strong engineering fundamentals with product awareness—building applications that are not only technically sound, but also aligned with business outcomes. I hold an MBA from IIM Bangalore and an advanced certification in RAG and Agentic AI, shaping how I evaluate both technical and strategic decisions.

I am particularly interested in roles that combine mobile engineering, system-level thinking, and AI-driven application design within modern product environments.

Nagaraj Basarkod

Indian Institute of Management, BangaloreIndian Institute of Management, Bangalore

IIM Bangalore strengthened my ability to connect technical architecture with business strategy, market dynamics, and financial trade-offs.

2023 - 2025

Strategy | Economics | Finance | Leadership | Operations

The ISB Emerging Leaders Program strengthened my leadership foundation and structured my approach to decision-making in complex organizational environments.

Leadership | Business Fundamentals

Jan-2023 to Sep-2023

At WorkLLama, I led mobile architecture and engineering execution for a SaaS talent engagement platform. I defined application design standards, improved delivery velocity, and supported enterprise client growth through disciplined system ownership. Recognized with the Rockstar Award for delivery impact.

Architecture | Engineering Leadership | Enterprise SaaS | System Reliability

WorkLLama, SaaS platformWorkLLama, SaaS platform

Feb-2021 to Nov-2024

At Signify, I contributed to IoT-enabled lighting platforms by defining mobile architecture, improving release governance, and coordinating integration across backend and hardware systems within a global SAFe environment.

Dec-2017 to Jan-2021

IoT Systems | Architecture | CI/CD | Cross-System Integration

Signify Pvt Limited, Connected LightingSignify Pvt Limited, Connected Lighting

Across startup and enterprise client engagements—including Hike Messenger and Honeywell - strengthened my iOS engineering depth, delivering robust applications across diverse product environments.

iOS Engineering | Application Architecture | Enterprise Software

Jan-2015 to Dec-2017

TechJini, Hike, Honeywell, Consulting
TechJini, Hike, Honeywell, Consulting

Robosoft marked the foundation of my engineering journey in the Apple ecosystem, building macOS and iOS applications while developing disciplined engineering practices.

Jun-2011 to Jan-2015

iOS Development | Software Engineering

I graduated from Basaveshwar Engineering College with a degree in Information Science. Joining Robosoft directly from campus marked the beginning of my product and engineering journey.

Engineering fundamentals

2007 to 2011