Ravindra Kulkarni, PMP

Director of Engineering

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India27 yrs experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

22+ years of experience in embedded software projects.
Proven track record in project and program management.
Expert in leading large engineering teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned IT professional specializing in embedded systems and software development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project And Program ManagementPre SalesProject ManagementEmbedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentSoftware Development

Other Skills

Device DriversAndroid InitiativesSemiconductor VerticalsCustomer EngagementStrategyEstimationsProposalsCustomer HandlingTeam ManagementEnd to End Project DeliveryLinuxRTOSVXWorksC++UML

About

A seasoned PMP certified IT professional, with a proven track record of over 22+ years of experience in leading embedded software projects .Rich experience in Project /Program Management with proven abilities in handling very large projects and have extensive experience in people management in IT industry. Special Skills: 1.Translating business requirements into technical solutions; 2.Preparing the complete Project/Program Plan including the effort and cost estimation. 3.Good track record of handling various customers across different time zones with quality delivery. 4.Good track of handling a team of more than 120+ engineers in engineering practice. 5.Good communicator, motivator with team building, team mentoring strengths. 6.Proven experience in offshore- onsite model of working in IT industry. Area of Interests: 1. Travel 2. Reading Technical , Leadership and Spiritual books. 3. Building and Managing team from ground level 4.Grooming and Mentoring young engineers. 5.Organizing and participating in conferences.

Experience

27 yrs

Total Experience

3 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Intel corporation

Senior Engineering Manager - IOT BIOS -Firmware

Jul 2022 – May 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Capgemini engineering

Director

Oct 2021 – Jul 2022 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Global edge software ltd

7 roles

Practice Head - Platform Engineering

Apr 2017 – Oct 2021 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Practice In charge for Platform Engineering Group of 200+ engineers, Leadership Role
Project and Program Management : Device Drivers, Android Initiatives, Semiconductor Verticals
Pre Sales: Helping Sales and Marketing team for Lead generations, New Customer Engagement and Development
Customer Engagement and Development, Developing Strategy for Practice Development.

Device DriversAndroid InitiativesSemiconductor VerticalsPre SalesCustomer EngagementStrategy+1

Practice Head

Promoted

Jul 2016 – Jul 2022 · 6 yrs

Manager - Engineering Engagement

May 2015 – Jul 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

Involved in SCAMPI APPRAISAL system for CMMi Dev 1.3 for Global Edge Software

Project Manager

Mar 2012 – May 2015 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Working in GlobalEdge Software as Project Manager.

Project Lead

Promoted

Apr 2009 – Mar 2012 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Estimations, Proposals , Customer Handling and Team management
End to End Project Delivery

Technical Lead

Nov 2006 – Apr 2009 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Worked as Technical Lead, handled many customer projects on Linux and RTOS device drivers.

EstimationsProposalsCustomer HandlingTeam ManagementEnd to End Project DeliveryProject Management

Software Engineer

Sep 2001 – May 2004 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Worked on Linux Ethernet, UART drivers development. Also worked on Linux BSP.
Expertise on Board Bring up of O.S on ARM Platforms.

VXWorksC++UMLEmbedded Software Development

Wipro

Senior Engineer

May 2004 – Nov 2006 · 2 yrs 6 mos · UK, Bangalore

Worked on VXWorks Driver development. Had been to U.K on site assignments where in worked on SDH/SONET optical fibres. Worked on development using C++ and Rhaspody tool for UML.

LinuxRTOSDevice DriversEmbedded Systems