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Education
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SeniorSoftwareEngineer

Praveen Kumar Reddy G.V

Senior Software Engineer
Cupertino,CA

Summary

Results-oriented and innovative Senior Software Engineer with 18+ years of experience. Easily communicates complex technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders. Excellent leadership record of leading development teams in enterprise-wide development projects.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Apple Inc
01.2018 - Current
  • Led the architecture, design, and development of platform-agnostic software to support the Apple TV app, ensuring seamless cross-device compatibility.
  • Developed a network interception tool that captures and redirects HTTP traffic from third-party devices to a MacBook for real-time analysis, bypassing file system restrictions.
  • Built a DFS proxy to monitor Channel Switch Announcements (CSA), enabling dynamic frequency selection and maintaining compliance with wireless regulatory standards.
  • Created a iOS messaging app that can operate without LTE or WiFi connectivity using Wi-Fi Aware.
  • Designed and developed GamePad, MediaRemote, and Keyboard controllers to enrich the Apple TV app’s interactive capabilities.
  • Developed a secure mechanism for storing and retrieving user preferences locally on the device, prioritizing data privacy and user experience.
  • Implemented multi-partner support for Apple TV app navigation via iOS mobile app, enabling remote control and improved usability.

Senior Software Engineer

Logicube
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Served as Scrum Master for a team of 5 engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and defining project deliverables to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
  • Ported an open-source BitLocker decryption algorithm and optimized source code and assembly-level instructions, resulting in an 80% improvement in decryption speed and overall product performance.

Embedded Engineer

DAQRI
04.2016 - 03.2017
  • Led architecture, design, development, and support for an augmented reality-enabled Smart Helmets.
  • Developed a high-performance Diagnostic Management System on Linux for a multiprocessor SoC, achieving data logging speeds of 16 microseconds.
  • Implemented Linux kernel modules and libraries to store data in highly compressed formats while ensuring thread-safe operations across multiple co-processors.
  • Designed and deployed a robust algorithm to periodically monitor and manage Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware upgrades, ensuring reliable and seamless firmware updates for the Smart Helmet.

Senior Technical Specialist

Philips
11.2012 - 08.2014
  • Architected and developed firmware for a Class 2 medical device to detecting bilirubin levels using 20-30 μL of blood.
  • Designed a reliable communication protocol with real-time transmission and in-memory conversion, enabling seamless and secure patient data uploads to EMR systems in disruptive environments.

Technical Lead

Honeywell
07.2010 - 11.2012
  • Developed an algorithm for automatic device discovery and configuration from a centralized location in industrial environments, supporting setups with or without DHCP/DNS servers and resilient to network disruptions.
  • Implemented a lightweight, RAM-based web server enabling device configuration through the HTTP protocol for streamlined user access.

Technical Lead

NXP
04.2006 - 06.2010
  • Developed an IoT system to collect and analyze operational parameters from remotely installed solar equipment.
  • Implemented software modules enabling users to control devices via mobile app and receive periodic equipment health status updates.
  • Developed real-time audio parameter tuning tools for Digital TV OEM (Samsung and LG).

Education

MS - Computer Science

Carnegie Mellon University
12-2015

Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

BMS College of Engineering
07-2003

Skills

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Awards

  • Received Philips’ “Team-Up to Excel Award” for partnering with hardware to implement a simple solution in 2 weeks, saving $1.2M in licensing fees for a neonatal diagnostic device.
  • Awarded Honeywell’s “Bravo Peer Star Award” for designing a unique plug-and-play network subsystem to remotely manage docking stations, significantly reducing operational, labor, and maintenance costs.

Accomplishments

  • Lead a team of 3-5 engineers, providing mentorship and managing project planning and scoping.
  • Played a key role in bringing the Apple TV app to third-party platforms like Xbox, PlayStation, and Amazon Fire by porting the core engine, significantly expanding the app’s reach and accessibility to a global user base.
  • Developed an innovative iOS messaging prototype using Wi-Fi Aware to support offline communication without LTE or Wi-Fi. Recognized by senior leadership and the iMessage team for its potential to drive future advances in Apple’s connectivity ecosystem.
  • Designed a robust and fault-tolerant communication protocol for point-of-care Class 2 medical devices, enhancing system reliability and patient safety in mission-critical healthcare environments.
  • Designed and implemented a high-resolution Diagnostic Management System with 16μs interval compressed data capture, enabling ultra-fine performance monitoring and fault analysis in high-reliability, real-time systems.
  • Developed an iOS-based network interception solution that captures and redirects HTTP traffic from third-party devices to a MacBook for real-time inspection, without relying on file system access.
  • Engineered robust over-the-air (OTA) firmware upgrade algorithms for AR-enabled smart helmet displays, ensuring seamless, reliable updates in mission-critical environments.
  • Conducted competitive analysis and evaluated diverse network scenarios to design a “Plug and Play” network subsystem to accelerate deployment, minimize setup time, and reduce operational costs, successfully approved by management.
  • Built a DFS proxy to track Channel Switch Announcements, enabling regulatory-compliant dynamic frequency selection and unlocking AirPlay mirroring support on Android and WebOS.
  • Implemented software and Tableau dashboard to analyze Wi-Fi Aware API metrics and connectivity errors, providing key insights for enhancing QFM system stability
  • Managed the screening, tracking, and resolution of reported issues and bugs to maintain software quality and performance
  • Expert in Software, Embedded systems, Firmware, RTOS, and Linux.
  • Strong foundation in data structures, object-oriented programming (OOP), and multithreading.

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Apple Inc
01.2018 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

Logicube
04.2017 - 01.2018

Embedded Engineer

DAQRI
04.2016 - 03.2017

Senior Technical Specialist

Philips
11.2012 - 08.2014

Technical Lead

Honeywell
07.2010 - 11.2012

Technical Lead

NXP
04.2006 - 06.2010

MS - Computer Science

Carnegie Mellon University

Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

BMS College of Engineering
Praveen Kumar Reddy G.VSenior Software Engineer