Lakshmi Prathapkumar
About Lakshmi Prathapkumar
Lakshmi Prathapkumar is a Senior Manager in Software Engineering at Rakuten Advertising, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in software engineering, with previous roles at Rakuten Advertising, Samsung Electronics, and Sasken, and holds a Bachelor's degree from Cochin University of Science and Technology.
Current Role at Rakuten Advertising
Lakshmi Prathapkumar serves as a Senior Manager in Software Engineering at Rakuten Advertising. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's projects and initiatives from the San Mateo, California office. In her current role, she oversees engineering teams and drives software development efforts to enhance advertising solutions.
Previous Experience at Rakuten Advertising
Prior to her current role, Lakshmi worked at Rakuten Advertising for five years as a Manager in Software Engineering from 2017 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a Senior Software Engineer from 2016 to 2017. Her tenure at Rakuten involved significant contributions to software projects, leveraging her technical expertise in a fast-paced environment.
Experience at Samsung Electronics
Lakshmi Prathapkumar worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Samsung Electronics for one year, from 2010 to 2011. During her time there, she engaged in software development projects that contributed to the company's technological advancements.
Educational Background
Lakshmi completed her Bachelor's degree at Cochin University of Science and Technology from 2003 to 2007. She also attended Bhavan's Vidya Mandir in Kochi, where she completed her high school education. Her academic background provided a foundation for her career in software engineering.
Volunteer Work and Internships
In addition to her professional experience, Lakshmi volunteered with Project HIRED from 2014 to 2015, focusing on resume reviewing and job matching in San Jose, California. She also completed an internship at Rakuten Advertising (Deep Forest Media) from 2015 to 2016, where she gained practical experience in software development.