Kumar Prem Prakash
About Kumar Prem Prakash
Kumar Prem Prakash is a Technical Specialist with a Master of Technology in Computer Science from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. He specializes in optimizing Android platforms for Automotive In-Vehicle Infotainment products and has extensive experience in Android system customization and performance optimization.
Work at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Kumar Prem Prakash currently serves as a Technical Specialist at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on optimizing the Android platform for automotive applications, specifically enhancing In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems. His responsibilities include enabling dynamic partitioning for Android devices, which assists Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in resizing vendor and product images. His expertise in system performance optimization contributes to the overall efficiency and functionality of automotive software solutions.
Education and Expertise
Kumar Prem Prakash earned a Master of Technology (MTech) in Computer Science from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, from 2015 to 2019. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) at the same institution from 2012 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills, particularly in optimizing Android platforms and system modules for automotive applications. He possesses extensive knowledge of System on Chips (SoCs) from manufacturers such as Texas Instruments, Intel, and Qualcomm.
Background
Kumar Prem Prakash began his career at Wipro Limited, where he worked as a Project Engineer from 2015 to 2016, followed by roles as a Senior Software Engineer from 2016 to 2019 and Lead Consultant from 2019 to 2021. His experience at Wipro allowed him to develop expertise in Android Automotive Systems, including component ownership and upgrading Android versions. He briefly worked as a Technical Lead at L&T Technology Services Limited in 2021 before joining Bosch. His foundational education was completed at M.K D.A.V Public School in Jharkhand.
Achievements in Automotive Software Development
Throughout his career, Kumar Prem Prakash has made significant contributions to automotive software development. He has been responsible for porting and upgrading Android versions, including Oreo (8.x) and beyond, for automotive applications. His work includes customizing Android SystemUI and Launcher to meet OEM requirements and optimizing boot time and system performance for Android devices. Additionally, he has experience in procuring and qualifying various Android certifications, including Compatibility Test Suite (CTS) and Apple CarPlay Application Test Suite (ATS).