Hi, I’m Rish Bhardwaj

I am a maker at heart.

Currently, I work at Google Munich as Tech Lead for Android Auto Receiver Connectivity. Over the years, I’ve tackled challenging problems like improving Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity between phones and cars, real time video stabilization on Android before they were the norm, and I've created a graphics library for custom rendering to multiple surfaces, applying filters, and streaming.

What I’m up to outside of work:

• Wakeboarding: Almost every week in the summer, I’m out on the water with my board.
• Improv Comedy: I perform with my group, AVoidIn Improv, at theaters and festivals. Hosting improv shows has become a passion!
• Blogging: I write about my work, travels, and side projects on my blog.

Highlights of hobby projects I've worked on

• Intention: I built an app to promote mindful phone usage. It’s already made a huge difference in my own habits.
• Lifehacks: I built an app with 1 million+ installs. It’s a personal milestone I’m proud of, and I later sold the app.
• Lens Launcher: I contributed heavily to this open-source Android launcher, which also has over 1 million installs.

I believe life is too short to not explore what excites you.

Let's get in touch!

Rish Bhardwaj

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