Prathamesh Nalawade
About Prathamesh Nalawade
Prathamesh Nalawade is a Senior Manager at KIOXIA America, Inc., where he conducts competitive analysis and leads technical product definition for major projects in the data storage industry. He has extensive experience in engineering and product development, having worked for several prominent technology companies.
Work at Kioxia
Prathamesh Nalawade has been serving as a Senior Manager at KIOXIA America, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he conducts competitive analysis to guide product marketing and development. He leads technical product definition for multi-million-dollar projects within the data storage industry. His responsibilities also include engaging in direct customer interactions to inform product development strategies.
Previous Experience
Before joining Kioxia, Prathamesh Nalawade held various engineering roles in prominent technology companies. He worked at Tata Consultancy Services as an Assistant Systems Engineer from 2004 to 2006. He then joined Intel Corporation, where he served as a Software Engineer from 2008 to 2011 and later as a Systems Engineer from 2011 to 2012. He also worked at SanDisk as a Staff Application Engineer from 2014 to 2017 and at Western Digital as a Principal Engineer for a brief period in 2017. His experience includes a role at CNEX Labs as a Member of Technical Staff from 2017 to 2019 and at LSI Corporation as a Senior Application Engineer from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Prathamesh Nalawade holds a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University, which he completed in 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Mumbai in 2004. His educational background supports his specialized knowledge in NAND and SSD technologies, as well as his expertise in writing Marketing Requirements Documents (MRDs) for hyperscaler customers.
Technical Skills
Prathamesh Nalawade possesses specialized knowledge in NAND and SSD technologies, which are critical in the data storage industry. His technical skills include conducting competitive analysis and leading product definition for large-scale projects. He has significant experience in writing Marketing Requirements Documents (MRDs) tailored for hyperscaler customers, which demonstrates his ability to align product offerings with market needs.