Prabhakaran MC

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India18 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in Bluetooth technology integration.
Led Smart Watch Bluetooth chip integration.
Proven track record in low-level system programming.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Bluetooth and Embedded Systems expert in the Wearable Technology industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

BluetoothEmbedded SystemsAndroid Auto

Other Skills

AlgorithmsBluetooth Stack developmentBluetooth power driverBluetooth profilesBluetooth transport driversCC++Car InfotainmentClearCaseData StructuresData flow analysisEmbedded SoftwareInterruptsJavaKernel device tree configuration

About

At Google, my focus is on pioneering the integration of Bluetooth technology for the Smart Watch project, ensuring seamless functionality and innovative feature implementation. My role as a Firmware Engineer includes thorough review of product requirements, crafting sophisticated solutions for kernel device tree configuration, and spearheading the integration of new Bluetooth chips. Our team successfully navigates complex technical landscapes, such as analyzing data flow using advanced tools and developing robust low-level system programming. My background in Bluetooth Stack development and firmware engineering, coupled with a commitment to excellence, enables us to deliver cutting-edge wearable technology that enriches users' experiences.

Experience

Google

2 roles

Software Engineer, Embedded

May 2025 – Present · 10 mos

Technical EngineeringPeripheralsInterruptsBluetoothEmbedded Systems

Firmware Engineer

Aug 2022 – May 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Bluetooth Function Owner for Google Smart Watch project. Reviewing products requirement specifications and new Bluetooth features, making sure all the features/requirements are implemented , interacting with all dependent stake holders for owned features.
Integration of new Bluetooth Chip into Smart Watch project. Bluetooth bring up on prototype boards (kernel device tree configuration for BT GPIO pins with SOC, vendor drivers and HAL/HIDL integration, Bluetooth power driver, Bluetooth transport drivers (UART driver, IPC drivers) Integration
Kernel drivers porting & integration.
Analyzing issues/data flow between Application processor and connectivity chip using Salae signal analyzer tool.
Design & implementation of low power mode related features of Uart driver, BT HOST module & BT drivers.

Technical EngineeringPeripheralsInterruptsBluetoothKernel device tree configurationBluetooth power driver+4

Infineon technologies

Principal Software Engineer

Feb 2020 – Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

Bluetooth Stack development and adding new Bluetooth features. Updating all classic Bluetooth profiles to their latest version , Bluetooth SIG certification and bug fixing.
Bluetooth Application and Stack porting to various chipsets for embedded mode/ Hosted Mode (Windows/Linux).
System Programming - porting layer development which makes it easier to port Bluetooth stack to various operating systems and chipsets which has different IPC mechanism with Bluetooth chip.

Technical EngineeringPeripheralsInterruptsBluetooth Stack developmentBluetooth profilesSystem Programming+1

Harman india

2 roles

Principal Software Engineer II

Apr 2018 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Responsible for Androidauto & Carlife projection technologies delivery for all linux based programs (Ford, MAN, MarutiSuzuki, TATA) for Car Infotainment product
Designed and Developed Android Auto, Carlife , Applink modules for FORD program with team of 8 engineers for Car Infotainment product

Technical EngineeringPeripheralsInterruptsAndroid AutoCar Infotainment

Principal Software Engineer

Jan 2015 – Mar 2018 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Designed and Developed AndroidAuto module for TATA Nexon (Car Infotainment Product) program with team of 15 members and received Google Certification from Google.
Lead the Bluetooth team for Volkswagen program from requirement to commercialization phase.
Key Team player and expert in Bluetooth & projection technologies team

Technical EngineeringPeripheralsInterruptsBluetoothAndroid Auto

Samsung electronics

Technical Lead

Mar 2013 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bangalore, India

Working as part of Android - Bluetooth team
Bluetooth feature development, enhancement and maintanence

Interrupts

Texas instruments

Senior Software Test Engineer

Jun 2012 – Feb 2013 · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Working as GPS validation Engineer for Mobile devices in Android Platform.
Validating GPS Host software for SUPL 1.0/2.0 protocol compliance using TestDrive ULTS tool and TTCN tool.
Automating SUPL compliance testing using TestQuest tool, perl scripting and C language.
Automating GPS Host software - Basic Functionality Testcases using Jenkins (opensource tool for continuous Integration and Build) and Perl scripting.

Qualcomm

Engineer

Jan 2011 – May 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

Currently working on Android - Bluetooth Frameworks, Middleware (Bluez stack)
Implemented AVRCP 1.3, 1.4 Target role, HID profile
Implementing new Bluetooth profiles using C, C++, Java
Maintenance of existing Bluetooth Profiles using C, C++, Java
Working with Bluetooth PTS tool for profile qualification testing and fixing the qualification issues.
Working with FTS tool to capture the Bluetooth air log and analyze
working with Data structures and Algorithms

Motorola mobile devices

software engineer

Jun 2007 – Dec 2010 · 3 yrs 6 mos

working on Android - Bluetooth Frameworks, Middleware (Bluez stack)
Implemented AVRCP 1.3 - Target role, 1.4 controller role, HID profiles
Implementing new Bluetooth profiles using C, C++, Java
Maintenance of existing Bluetooth Profiles using C, C++, Java
Working with Bluetooth PTS tool for profile qualification testing and fixing the qualification issues.
Working with FTS tool to capture the Bluetooth air log and analyze
working with Data structures and Algorithms