Pradeep Bandakli
About Pradeep Bandakli
Pradeep Bandakli serves as the Head of Engineering and Site Leader at Index Exchange, bringing extensive experience in engineering and technology leadership across various companies, including Nokia and Philips Semiconductors. He specializes in Big Data Analytics, IoT, and Mobility, and has a strong background in building communications products and Greenfield engineering teams.
Current Role at Index Exchange
Pradeep Bandakli serves as the Head Of Engineering & Site Leader at Index Exchange. He has held this position since 2022, overseeing engineering operations in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His role involves leading engineering teams and driving initiatives that align with the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience in Engineering Leadership
Prior to his current role, Pradeep Bandakli worked at SmartDrive Systems as Senior Director Of Engineering & Site Leader from 2019 to 2022. He also held a similar position at Omnitracs from 2020 to 2022. His extensive experience includes a decade at Infosys Technologies as Practice Lead, where he developed engineering practices focused on emerging technologies.
Expertise in Technology Domains
Pradeep Bandakli possesses expertise in Big Data Analytics, IoT, and Mobility. He specializes in building Greenfield engineering teams for the development of large-scale distributed data products. His focus on emerging technologies aims to generate sustainable revenue for organizations.
Educational Background
Pradeep Bandakli holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Communications from Bangalore University, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He also earned a Master's degree in Software Systems from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, completing his studies from 1999 to 2002.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Pradeep Bandakli's career spans several notable positions. He began as a Software Engineer at Robert Bosch India Ltd from 1998 to 2000. He then worked at Lucent Technologies as Lead Engineer from 2000 to 2004, followed by a role as Sr. Technical Lead at Philips Semiconductors from 2004 to 2006. His tenure at Nokia as Senior Technical Manager lasted from 2016 to 2019.