Prashantha Maiya
About Prashantha Maiya
Prashantha Maiya is a Program Manager at Bosch Global Software Technologies in Bengaluru, India, with a background in software engineering and performance testing. He has over 15 years of experience in the field, including leadership roles in process innovation and quality assurance.
Work at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Currently, Prashantha Maiya serves as a Program Manager at Bosch Global Software Technologies in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He has held this position since 2020, overseeing various projects and initiatives. Prior to this role, he worked as a Test Specialist at the same company from 2009 to 2020. In his current role, he manages validation teams for the ASEAN region and other Bosch units, demonstrating a wide scope of responsibility and leadership.
Previous Experience at WNS Global Services
Prashantha Maiya began his career as a Software Engineer at WNS Global Services, where he worked from 2007 to 2009. During his two years at WNS, he gained foundational experience in software development and engineering, which contributed to his technical skills and understanding of the software industry.
Education and Expertise
Prashantha Maiya holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology from Visvesvaraya Technological University, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. Prior to that, he completed a B.E. in Information Science at VJC from 1996 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and technical knowledge.
Leadership in Performance Testing
Prashantha Maiya has played a key role in establishing a center of excellence for Performance Testing and a Test factory at Bosch Global Software Technologies. His leadership in process innovation is evident through his focus on continual process improvement, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring thorough documentation. He utilizes tools such as Load Runner 11.0 and Jmeter for performance load testing and analysis, showcasing his technical proficiency.
Project Management and Team Building Skills
Prashantha Maiya independently manages QA tasks across all phases of project management, including planning, execution, bug verification, regression, root cause analysis, and reporting. He has set up QA teams from scratch specifically for the ASEAN region, demonstrating his expertise in team building and regional project management. He effectively manages multiple products and projects simultaneously, leading a team of over 20 people.