Amit Kumar Verma

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India23 yrs experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over two decades of software engineering experience.
  • Expert in multimedia technology for consumer devices.
  • Proven leadership in driving technical excellence.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Consumer Electronics with a focus on multimedia software engineering.

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Skills

Core Skills

MultimediaSoftware Engineering

Other Skills

Linux - Device DriversVideo codec integrationSecure content deliveryCRequirements AnalysisProject ManagementITILSoftware Project ManagementEmbedded SystemsBusiness AnalysisTelecommunicationsEmbedded SoftwareLeadershipIntegrationTesting

About

With over two decades of experience in software engineering and management, I stand at the forefront of Amazon's Device and Services division. My mission is to drive strategic planning and execution that aligns with Amazon's objectives, particularly in expanding the multimedia domain within the Devices ecosystem. At Amazon, I integrate complex requirements closely associated with underlying platforms to strategize operational excellence. I thrive on challenges and am driven to bring innovative solutions that resonate with our organizational culture and contribute to its dynamic growth. Since April 2022, I've been leading development at Amazon Development Centre of India (ADCI), managing a team dedicated to enhancing core multimedia domain expertise and capabilities. Our focus has been on refining engineering excellence and development practices to support sustainability and expansion across diverse device profiles. My leadership has been pivotal in: - Standardizing skill enhancement processes - Facilitating deep dives into critical areas - Defining the scope of expertise required for various projects These efforts ensure that we are well-equipped to support the ever-growing and evolving development scope of Amazon's device ecosystem. I am passionate about fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and operational excellence. My expertise in managing cross-dependencies and understanding the nuances of software execution allows me to drive projects that push the boundaries of what's possible in multimedia technology for consumer devices.

Experience

23 yrs
Total Experience
6 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs
Current Experience

Amazon lab126

Software Development Manager

Apr 2022Present · 4 yrs · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Led strategic development and delivery of Linux multimedia software solutions, managing multi-functional engineering teams and driving technical excellence.
  • Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
  • Leadership & Team Development:
  • Built and mentored a high-performing software engineering organization, focusing on technical excellence and career development
  • Established engineering processes and best practices for multimedia software development lifecycle
  • Drove cross-functional collaboration across software, hardware, and product teams
  • Technical Strategy & Execution:
  • Architected comprehensive multimedia solutions incorporating:
  • Display systems and graphics rendering (DRM/KMS)
  • Camera subsystems and V4L2 frameworks
  • Video codec integration and optimization
  • Secure content delivery and DRM implementations
  • Program Management:
  • Led roadmap planning and execution for multimedia software stack
  • Delivered consistent performance improvements in system efficiency, power consumption, and form factor
  • Established quality metrics and development standards for multimedia implementations
  • Technical Innovation:
  • Spearheaded architectural improvements in media frameworks, buffer management, and hardware acceleration
  • Drove optimization initiatives across display, camera, and video processing pipelines
  • Implemented robust security measures for protected content streaming
Linux - Device DriversMultimediaSoftware Engineering

Samsung electronics

2 roles

Staff Engineer

Mar 2020Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Handled TV product related to Audio and Video modules. Sound Bar product as part of Audio modules – extended version.
  • Part of designing verification suite for Audio and Video drivers. (i.e., including v4l2-framework, drm-kms module, tuner, dmx)
  • Design System KPI module to gather system information and share onto servers. Code Changes, documentation, Code Reviews, Integrate Code. Single Code repository for different product need.
  • Implement Code Coverage for Video and Audio platform interface module using GCov.
  • JIRA/SPRINT handling for project progress and new requirement management of assigned team and monitoring tasks

Chief Engineer

Mar 2013Mar 2020 · 7 yrs

  • Core team in porting Linux audio/video framework in Samsung software stack for Tizen.
  • Developed scenarios w/ HDMI signals, Digital-TV, Analog-TV, COMP & AV source to understand the pipeline requirement of different sources.
  • Digital-TV includes understanding and implement scenarios of tuner, demuxer, decoder, renderer/display, and encoder part.
  • Part of development of Blue Mountain system which is linked w/ image building and verification with bug tracking system.
  • Developed test methods and verification approaches to judge the scenario and detect defects.

Kernex microsystems india ltd

2 roles

Project Leader

Promoted

May 2008Mar 2013 · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Part of Core Team for System Certification SIL-III w.r.t Documentation and reports in support of required milestone based on Site Acceptance Test.
  • Handled team of developers in designing and formulating the embedded system for automatic level crossing system w/ hardware support team to handle mechanical actions based on software pulse and commands.
  • Worked with cross-country teams to debug and fix bugs on system on site testing.

Software Engineer

Sep 2003May 2008 · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Developed SIL-III level system for Railways. Its safety device to protect rail collision. Worked on all logic depending on the accidents occurred in Indian railways with possible errors in the system – developing scenarios and implementing the logic.
  • Part of Protocol design between systems – ensuring error-free packet reception. Data validation algorithm (proprietary methods) over radio modems.
  • Design of error detection in system capturing in log (formatted) to ensure post repair when system is in IDLE condition. Notification methods for critical errors.

Standardisation testing and quality certification (stqc) directorate

Junior Scientist

Sep 2002Feb 2003 · 5 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Associated with Electro- technical Parameters and its Calibration.
  • Validation of Electromagnetic Interference & Compatibility (EMI / EMC) for Equipment and sub-system.

Education

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Master of Technology (M.Tech.) — Computer Software Engineering

Jan 2014Jan 2016

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

PGD Embedded Systems

Jan 2003Jan 2003

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

Jan 1998Jan 2002

University of Mumbai

Bachelor's degree (FY.BSc.) — Physics

Jan 1997Jan 1998

Delhi Public School, Ranchi

10+2 — Science

Jan 1995Jan 1997

Saint Francis School B. Deoghar

Jan 1985Jan 1995

Sishu Niketan School, Deoghar

Jan 1983Jan 1985

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