Prannay Kumar
About Prannay Kumar
Prannay Kumar is a Software Architect at Bosch Global Software Technologies with over 12 years of experience in automotive software development. He specializes in AUTOSAR, communication protocols, cybersecurity measures, and mentoring team members.
Work at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Prannay Kumar has been employed at Bosch Global Software Technologies since 2012, serving as a Software Architect. His role involves developing application software for comfort actuator products, where he applies his extensive knowledge of the AUTOSAR stack, including Basic Software (BSW), Application Software (ASW), Runtime Environment (RTE), Complex Device Drivers (CDD), and Operating Systems (OS). He engages directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier-1 suppliers to gather requirements and facilitate technical exchanges, ensuring alignment with industry standards and practices.
Education and Expertise
Prannay Kumar earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from JSS Academy Of Technical Education Karnataka, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. Prior to this, he completed his schooling at Delhi Public School, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand, from 1998 to 2008. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role to implement various communication protocols and cybersecurity measures.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Prannay Kumar possesses a comprehensive understanding of various technical skills relevant to software architecture. He implements communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, UDS, LIN, UART, and SPI. His expertise extends to cybersecurity, where he implements secure boot and secure update features on Hardware Security Modules (HSM). He applies the ASPICE framework for product development and utilizes V-Model and Agile methodologies throughout the Software Development Life Cycle, ensuring efficient and effective project execution.
Mentorship and Team Leadership
In his role as a Software Architect, Prannay Kumar actively mentors and provides technical guidance to team members involved in the development of application software. His leadership fosters a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged, enhancing the overall skill set of the team. He plays a crucial role in analyzing safety goals and Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) to derive software functional safety requirements, contributing to the safety and reliability of the products developed.
Knowledge of Cybersecurity Measures
Prannay Kumar has a strong knowledge base in cybersecurity measures, which includes memory protection, Hardware Security Module (HSM) implementation, Secure Hardware Extension (SHE), Crypto Service Abstraction, Key Management, Secure Boot, and cryptographic encryption algorithms. This expertise is critical in ensuring the security and integrity of software applications, particularly in the automotive sector where safety and security are paramount.