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Nikhil R.

IoT SDK Architect | BLE | Firmware Integration | React Native Expert

Experienced Full Stack & IoT Solution Developer with expertise in SDK development, BLE communication, IoT device integration, and cross-platform mobile application development. Specialized in architecting scalable middleware SDKs that bridge firmware-driven hardware ecosystems with mobile and cloud platforms. Strong hands-on experience in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), React Native, Swift, Kotlin, GNSS/GPS integration, OTA firmware updates, real-time synchronization, and secure IoT communication architectures. Proven ability to lead end-to-end product development for connected device ecosystems including wearable technology, smart devices, and real-time tracking platforms. Skilled in designing modular SDK architectures, optimizing device communication performance, implementing secure BLE protocols, and building scalable backend infrastructures using AWS cloud services. Experienced in collaborating closely with firmware teams, conducting SDK feasibility analysis, binary-level integration planning, GATT profile mapping, and delivering production-grade solutions following Agile/Scrum methodologies. **Core Skills** SDK Development Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) IoT Application Development React Native Swift (iOS) Kotlin (Android) Firmware Integration GATT Profile Mapping OTA Firmware Updates GNSS / GPS Integration Real-Time Device Synchronization Cross-Platform Mobile Development AWS Cloud Infrastructure MQTT / LoRa Communication Device Diagnostics & Monitoring Binary Data Parsing BLE Security & Encryption Mobile App Architecture (MVVM) REST APIs & Backend Integration Node.js / Express.js MongoDB CI/CD & DevOps Agile / Scrum Methodology Performance Optimization Offline Sync & Local Caching Multi-Device Communication Systems **Specialized Expertise** Smart Wearable Device SDKs IoT Middleware Development BLE-Based Mobile SDK Architecture Connected Device Ecosystems Real-Time GPS Tracking Systems Smart LED & Sensor-Based Applications Festival/Social Synchronization Platforms Secure Device Pairing & Communication Cloud-Connected Mobile Applications Scalable Event-Driven Architectures

🇮🇳Mohali, India$18/hr90% JSSSince Mar 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$675

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#65,216 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#6,997 / 45.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $4.1k

Total earnings
$5.9k

Billed in all: $6.2k

World#240,292 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#28,958 / 45.9k
Per project
$3k

$4.1k in the last 6 months

World#56,194 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#6,586 / 45.9k
Projects, last 6 months
1
0% fixed100% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#14,379 / 45.9k
Projects in all
2
0% fixed100% hourly
World#328,886 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#39,422 / 45.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$6.2kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$6.1k$6.2k$6.3k$6.4kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

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