Srinivasa Rao Ragolu
About Srinivasa Rao Ragolu
Srinivasa Rao Ragolu is a Senior Principal Embedded Engineer with over 13 years of experience in embedded software development, particularly in the Automotive Infotainment and Embedded Linux sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and has worked for several companies including Global Edge Software, KPIT Cummins, and Alif Semiconductor.
Current Role at Alif Semiconductor
Srinivasa Rao Ragolu serves as a Senior Principal Embedded Engineer at Alif Semiconductor. He has been in this role since 2019, contributing to the development of embedded software solutions. His work focuses on leveraging his extensive experience in the automotive infotainment and embedded Linux domains. He is involved in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality embedded software products.
Professional Background
Srinivasa Rao Ragolu has over 13 years of experience in the embedded software industry. He has held various positions, including Technical Lead at Cavium Inc from 2012 to 2018 and Principal Engineer at ABB Global Industries and Services Limited for a brief period in 2019. Prior to these roles, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer at ValueLabs, KPIT Cummins, and Global Edge Software, accumulating a diverse range of skills and expertise.
Education and Expertise
Srinivasa Rao Ragolu earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. His education laid the foundation for his career in embedded systems, where he has developed proficiency in both Waterfall and Agile software development methodologies.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Ragolu possesses strong technical skills in embedded software development, particularly in the automotive infotainment and embedded Linux sectors. He is familiar with Linux-based build systems such as Yocto, OpenEmbedded, and Buildroot. His debugging skills are well-honed, utilizing tools like gdb, strace, ltrace, and Valgrind to troubleshoot and optimize software performance.
Customer Engagement and Solutions
Srinivasa Rao Ragolu actively engages with customers to discuss requirements and identify solutions for new challenges and issues. His proactive approach ensures that he understands customer needs and can deliver tailored embedded software solutions.