Prudhvi Kalakota
About Prudhvi Kalakota
Prudhvi Kalakota is an Engineering Manager with extensive experience in software development and engineering management. He has worked at several companies, including St. Jude Medical, Hitachi High Technologies America, and Acquia, and holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Current Role at Acquia
Prudhvi Kalakota serves as an Engineering Manager at Acquia, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and leads a team to develop and implement software solutions. His responsibilities include managing project timelines, ensuring quality standards, and facilitating collaboration among team members.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Prudhvi Kalakota accumulated extensive experience in software development across various organizations. He worked as a Java Developer at St. Jude Medical from 2005 to 2006, followed by a position as a Sr. Application Developer at Hitachi High Technologies America from 2009 to 2010. He continued his career as a Sr. Web Developer at Miro Technologies from 2010 to 2014, and then as a Sr. Software Engineer at Vendini from 2014 to 2015. He also held the position of Sr. Member of Engineering at AgilOne from 2015 to 2020.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Prudhvi Kalakota earned his Master's degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University-Commerce. He studied there from 2004 to 2005, gaining a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices. This educational background has supported his career in various technical roles.
Career Progression and Development
Throughout his career, Prudhvi Kalakota has progressed through various roles in software engineering and management. He began as a Software Engineer at Bear River Associates from 2007 to 2009, which provided him with initial industry experience. His subsequent roles allowed him to develop skills in application development, team leadership, and project management, culminating in his current managerial position at Acquia.