Ship, then iterate
Get a working version out early. Refine based on real feedback, not assumptions.
Open to new opportunities
Hi, I’m Dhruval 👋Building scalablemobile experiencesused by billions.
I design and ship mobile systems that hold up at scale - from monetization infrastructure to offline-first sync. Pragmatic, outcome-driven, and obsessed with the details users feel.
Former Mobile App Engineer @ Meta · Instagram
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[ 01 ] How I Work
More about me →Principles over process.
I believe in shipping early and iterating fast. I write code that’s simple to read, easy to change, and focused on real user impact - and I care about owning outcomes end-to-end, not just closing tickets.
Simplicity over cleverness
Code should be easy to read, change, and delete. Boring is usually better.
Own the outcome
Think beyond the ticket. Focus on what the user actually needs.
Design for change
Write modular code that adapts. Requirements will change, and that’s okay.
[ 02 ] Selected Work
View all projects →Featured projects.
Reels Time-Based Ad Injection Across Surfaces
Implemented a cross-surface injection system at Meta that converts unmonetized dwell time into Reels ad impressions using a custom Android session tracker.
KotlinAndroidAds SDKMeta+4 more
Reels Ad Impression Recovery via Autoscroll
Built an impression recovery system at Meta that captures lost revenue for Instagram Reels by auto-scrolling to high-value ads using Kotlin and Android.
KotlinAndroidExoPlayerAds SDK+4 more
[ 03 ] Writing
View all posts →Latest posts.
Refactoring a System Without Breaking Users
Strategies for large-scale refactors that keep production stable, covering parallel runs, feature flags, gradual migrations, and verification techniques.
Design Trade-offs I'd Make Differently Today
A retrospective on architectural decisions that seemed right at the time but aged poorly, and what I would choose instead with the benefit of hindsight.
Designing an Offline-First Sync Engine for Mobile Apps
A deep dive into building a reliable sync engine that keeps mobile apps functional without connectivity, covering conflict resolution, queue management, and real-world trade-offs.