About Mihir Karandikar
Picture by: Waifu | Singapore, 2023
I'm Mihir Karandikar. I've been building mobile and web applications for 10+ years. Currently, I'm a Lead Software Engineer at 
udaan, working on the shared React Native + web stack that serves ~300K MAU (1.3M peak).
I obsess over the details — how things work, why they break, and how to make them better. That's why I pour time into UI infrastructure, performance, and stability; good DX matters as much as the end product.
My curiosity runs wide — Hindustani classical music, history, literature, bikes, hikes, tech. Recently got into weight training and long runs. It's a lot, but iiwii. If you're into any of that, we can vibe over DM.
Recommendations
Working with Mihir at Udaan was fantastic! He played a pivotal role in modernizing our UI infrastructure — which led to major improvements in build times and dev efficiency. His deep expertise in React Native was crucial in managing complex upgrades with full backward compatibility and without code freezes. Mihir also led the creation of our unified Bolt Design System, bringing consistency across platforms. A reliable, collaborative, and impactful teammate. (Condensed version)
Last Book
I'm deeply interested in American history, and this concise Marathi book stood out because it's by V. G. Kanitkar — a noted biographer of many such figures.
Last Place
Booked a nice little villa on a hill top near Anjarle beach. We visited Keshavraj temple, spent time at Murud beach, and savored authentic Konkani food and beverages.