Sneha Jyothi Prakash
Bangalore
Summary
I bring over 16 years of experience in the embedded industry, with a strong focus on Project and Program Management. Currently serving as a Technical Program Manager at INTEL Technology India Pvt. Ltd., I excel in project delivery and management, utilizing Agile methodologies. My background includes microcontroller programming and debugging, with a proven track record in cost optimization and team leadership across global platforms.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Program Manager
INTEL Technology India Pvt. Ltd
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced the outsourcing model for the Intel Smart Assistant by optimizing vendor efficiency, streamlining workflows, and implementing process improvements, resulting in $600K cost savings over four quarters
- Conducted risk assessments, managed project costs within budget, and effectively planned resources to support seamless operations and profitability
- Improved inter-departmental collaboration by facilitating operational meetings and aligning a 20-member team with clear project goals
- Coordinated with stakeholders across multiple Intel platforms to optimize processes and leverage the Intel Smart Assistant effectively
PROJECT Manager
Simbiotik Technologies Sdn. Bhd
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Planned and tracked software releases, managed Malaysia-based stakeholders, and prioritized project requirements while resolving conflicts
- Led all scrum ceremonies, collaborated with a 15-member development and QA team, and monitored daily progress to ensure successful delivery
- Focused on team engagement, competency building, and risk management, adhering to organizational quality standards
- Acted as the primary customer contact, aligning goals, addressing concerns, and resolving open issues effectively
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Planned and tracked software project releases, ensuring timely delivery while managing global stakeholder engagement
- Made strategic decisions on project priorities, conflict resolution, and requirements, fostering team motivation and skill development
- Ensured quality assurance, risk management, and effective status reporting through project metric analysis
- Acted as the primary customer contact, addressing issues and aligning objectives to meet organizational goals
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Led the NDES project, managing a 14-member team of architects and engineers while implementing Agile methodologies and overseeing Scrum releases
- Facilitated requirement meetings, coordinated project monitoring, and managed planning, resources, deliverables, and scope
- Supervised application test case development, tracked progress using PlanIO, and collaborated with client teams for bug analysis and resolution
- Generated detailed progress reports on bug fixes and development tasks to ensure transparency and alignment with project goals
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies
03.2016 - 04.2020
- Directed a 34-member Windows debug team for Intel platforms, providing strategic support in scrums and high-level debugging across diverse microarchitectures
- Transitioned to a Centre of Excellence (COE) SOW model, securing a 3-year RFP while overseeing project planning, resources, and deliverables
- Led bug isolation and resolution across firmware, hardware, and BIOS, with a focus on Power Management domain issues
- Engaged clients for comprehensive bug lifecycle management, utilizing tools like Windbg, Eventviewer, and Trace Viewer for log analysis
- Promoted automation of routine client reports using Python and Selenium to improve efficiency
Team Lead, Automation and Validation Engineer
Wipro Technologies
11.2011 - 02.2016
- Validated Power and Performance (PnP) use cases across Android engineering builds, analyzing benchmarks for Browser, Graphics, CPU, Memory, and Storage
- Reported performance metrics, identified regressions, and investigated issues across firmware, user space, and kernel space using patch bisecting
- Managed performance behavior analysis by varying governors and developed an automation framework using Shell Scripting for mobile device validation
- Executed manual and automated tests for system power, performance, and stability, leveraging Python to streamline test case execution
Senior Engineer
Collabera Solutions Pvt Ltd (Now Brillio)
03.2010 - 11.2011
- Analyzed, designed, and coded requirements, including developing a low-level parallel port device driver for ARM using GPIO pins
- Created drivers for test print and factory default functions, along with applications interfacing with the low-level parallel port driver
- Implemented firmware update functionality for an embedded print server, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality, well-documented deliverables
Embedded Software Engineer
Sriveda Emsys Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2008 - 02.2010
- Contributed to the firmware development of Universal Asynchronous Mobile Radio (UAMR) Transceiver, an RFCOMM (GSM)-based water meter reading and control device operating across a network of over 200 transceivers
- Designed, analyzed, and coded firmware for R2 mobile transceivers, enabling NRD operations and RF communication with end-point devices such as gas and water meters
- Developed and implemented protocols for device communication, firmware updates, and the R2 Bootstrap Loader, enhancing functionality and system efficiency
- Tested and validated firmware alongside application software, ensuring alignment with requirements and seamless RF communication
- Engaged with clients to gather requirements, plan enhancements, and deliver comprehensive analyses, including effort estimation and resource allocation
- Collaborated closely with hardware engineers to ensure firmware functionality met specified requirements, while reviewing and improving transceiver firmware implementations
Education
BTECH - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MES Engineering College
Malappuram, KL01.2007
Skills
- Project/Program Management
- Team oversight
- Agile project management
- Process improvement initiatives
- Developing project strategy
- Testing and results analysis
- Requirements analysis
- Scrum framework
- Client relationships
- Employee evaluations
Certification
- Certified Lean Practitioner
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
- Certified in Wipro PLCP (Project Lead Certification Program)
- Certified in WPMP (Wipro Project Management Professional)
- Pursuing Post Graduate Executive Diploma in AI/ML from IIIT Bangalore
Timeline
Technical Program Manager
INTEL Technology India Pvt. Ltd
02.2022 - Current
PROJECT Manager
Simbiotik Technologies Sdn. Bhd
06.2021 - 02.2022
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies
01.2021 - 06.2021
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies
04.2020 - 12.2020
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies
03.2016 - 04.2020
Team Lead, Automation and Validation Engineer
Wipro Technologies
11.2011 - 02.2016
Senior Engineer
Collabera Solutions Pvt Ltd (Now Brillio)
03.2010 - 11.2011
Embedded Software Engineer
Sriveda Emsys Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2008 - 02.2010
BTECH - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MES Engineering College
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