KAMESHWARAN PANCHAGNULA C
System Architect
CHANDLER,AZ
Summary
Recognized technical leader driving Workload Consolidation (WLC) for customers spanning multiple segments (Automotive, Retail, Industrial) in applying Intel's virtualization technologies. Leading the migration from embedded to cloud native development for IOT Customers via harmonization of efforts across Intel. Expertize in System & Software Architecture of Software Defined Cockpit (SDC) products, platforms & POCs, leading different team sizes spanning across multiple geos(Europe, US & Asia) for for Automotive OEMs & Tier 1’s both on x86 & ARM Architecture. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Purpose-driven professional, active in engaging, training and mentoring others. Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
System Software Architect
Intel Corporation
Chandler, AZ
08.2022 - Current
- Jointly drive definition of Distributed Edge System Architecture modeling multiple use cases/usages/deployments for different business segments (Retail, Transportation, Healthcare)
- Develop prototyping (POC) for sustainability at Edge using innovative cooling solutions
- Key Contributor to harmonization efforts in Edge Computing Solutions for a leading OEM
Technical Marketing Engineer
Intel Corporation
Chandler, AZ
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Drove transformation of monolithic automotive stacks to consolidated designs using virtualization ecosystem partners and solutions (QNX, Mentor, and open source Project ACRN)
- Harmonized efforts across Intel (IOTG & IAGS) to enable delivery of scalable platform ingredients for Edge customers, while eliminating the duplicity of internal efforts in multiple business units and delivering engineering costs savings
- Fostering of the Domain Expert Group to scale support efficiently with a flat budget, reduced headcount required per project, improved issue closure time by 2x, paving the path for first paid support service business model for Intel Automotive BU
- Setup, lead and mentorship/coaching of worldwide IOTG application engineers (ICE) on virtualization/consolidation technologies
Senior Applications Engineer
Intel Research And Development Ireland Limited
Shannon
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Piloted the migration from monolithic to consolidated solutions for Software Defined Cockpit (SDC) by partnering with a leading Automotive Tier 1, while driving the internal engineering team to identify key customer requirements for a virtualized automotive software defined cockpit via prototyping across diverse technical domains such as bootloader, display, network, and 3D graphics rendering
- Lead customer engineering team in support of complex system use cases/issues in a virtualized environment for multiple SDC customer platforms based on Intel Silicon/Technologies
- Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches
- Mentoring/coaching peers worldwide aiding personal & organizational success/growth
System Engineer & Lead Architect
Harman Connected Services UK
Gaydon
2013.11 - 2016.03
- Drive innovative technical solutions playing a key role in supporting the business critical ok-to-ship decision for a British Automotive OEM's Infotainment product
- Root causing of System/Vehicle Issues for partitioning to relevant subsystem & component owner
- Key Member of British Automotive OEM's Architecture Team defining the System/Software Architecture for their current/future phases of vehicle programs focusing on Lifecycle, Multimedia & Audio
- Lead Architect/Technical Front End by being the resident engineer at British Automotive OEM Customer
Technical Architect
Harman Connected Services India
Bangalore
06.2011 - 11.2013
- Technically leading the team & responsible for Software Architecture, Design & Development of Multimedia, Audio/Video Management (Policy, Connection/Resource Management, Processing) and Connectivity for a UK Automotive OEM
- Triage Lead for defects, Defect Prioritization & Defect Tracking and Defect Management (Planned vs Actual) for Feature Completion & Requirement Coverage for South Asia Automotive Tier 1
- Comprehensive planning of multimedia development (DVD, USB (MTP, iAP), Gracenote) project tracking & customer communication for South Asia Automotive Tier 1
Lead Architect
Mistral Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
02.2001 - 06.2011
- Driving multiple “Techno-Commercial Proposals” for Car Multimedia platform for European Automotive Tier 1
- Comprehensive planning of Car Multimedia & MMA3 platform, project tracking & customer communication for European Automotive Tier 1
- Technically leading the team & responsible for Software Architecture, Design & Development of Car Multimedia Platform, MMA3, MMA2, MMA for European Automotive Tier 1
- Integrator of AEC/NR, BT (HFP, A2DP), Multimedia Codecs (AAC, MP3, WMA)
- Software Developer developing multiple drivers for e.g. USB, NAND,I2C,I2S & Apple Accessory Protocol Development for multiple ARM based Automotive Silicon Suppliers
Software Developer
DACS Software Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
02.2000 - 07.2000
- Optimization of G.729 & G.729a Speech Codecs for Telephony
Education
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Electronics & Communication
Kuvempu University
10.1995 - 12.1999
Skills
Architecture: (Micro-service, Monolithic), System, Software, Solution
Customer Engagement, Consulting & Support, Issue Analysis, Problem SolvingVirtualization: CPU, Memory, IO (SRIOV, SIOV, GFx), Hypervisors
Cloud Native: Kubernetes (k3s, k8S), Container, Orchestration, Manageability
Bootloaders: BIOS, UEFI, Boot Loaders(ABL, SBL), Custom
Segments: Retail, Industrial, Automotive, Transportation
Protocols/Interface: USB, SPI, PCIe, MOST, CAN, Bluetooth & Profiles, Apple Accessory (iAP), MTP, I2C, I2S, PPI, HDMI
OS Linux (Clear, Yocto, Ubuntu), RTOS (Zephyr, Nucleus, Integrity), AndroidTools: DOORS, CI/CD CM Synergy, GIT, JIRA, DOORS, SalesForce, Change Synergy
Languages:C, C, UML, OOAD, Assembly, Python, Go
Accomplishments
- Optimization of G.729 & G.729a Speech Codecs for Telephony
Timeline
System Software Architect
Intel Corporation
08.2022 - Current
Technical Marketing Engineer
Intel Corporation
07.2017 - 07.2022
Senior Applications Engineer
Intel Research And Development Ireland Limited
03.2016 - 07.2017
System Engineer & Lead Architect
Harman Connected Services UK
2013.11 - 2016.03
Technical Architect
Harman Connected Services India
06.2011 - 11.2013
Lead Architect
Mistral Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2001 - 06.2011
Software Developer
DACS Software Pvt Ltd
02.2000 - 07.2000
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Electronics & Communication
Kuvempu University
10.1995 - 12.1999