Prashant Altekar
About Prashant Altekar
Prashant Altekar is a Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and architecture. He has worked for various companies, including VMware, Meta, and Azul Systems, and holds degrees in Metallurgical Engineering and Computer Science.
Current Role at Percipient
Prashant Altekar serves as a Principal Software Engineer at Percipient.ai, a position he has held since 2023. Located in Santa Clara, California, he contributes to the company's software development initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Professional Experience
Prashant Altekar has held various roles in the software engineering field. He worked at Meta as a Software Engineer from 2020 to 2023, and prior to that, he was at VMware for six years as a Staff Engineer. His career also includes positions at Vendavo, Azul Systems, and AT&T Universal Card Services, where he developed a strong foundation in software architecture and development.
Education and Expertise
Prashant Altekar earned a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Pune, from 1983 to 1987. He furthered his education with a Master of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, from 1988 to 1990. His educational background supports his expertise in cloud-based development and distributed computing technologies.
Technical Skills
Prashant Altekar possesses a comprehensive understanding of both Unix and Windows environments. He is proficient in multiple relational database management systems (RDBMS) and has expertise in cloud-based development using technologies such as Groovy, Grails, Spring, Hibernate, and MySQL. His skills encompass all stages of software development, including architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
Career Timeline
Prashant Altekar's career spans several notable positions. He began as a Senior Software Engineer at Patni Computer Systems in 1992, followed by roles at AT&T Universal Card Services and AdForce. He then transitioned to Cashedge as an Architect, before joining Azul Systems. His tenure at Vendavo lasted seven years, and he subsequently worked at VMware and Meta before his current role at Percipient.ai.