Prakash Kothandaraman
About Prakash Kothandaraman
Prakash Kothandaraman is a Systems Engineering Sr. Specialist at Ribbon Communications, where he has worked since 2010, specializing in interoperability solutions for SBC products with major UC vendors. He has extensive experience in Microsoft Teams and Lync technologies and has previously held positions at Cognizant Technology Solutions, Genesys, and Huawei.
Work at Ribbon
Prakash Kothandaraman has been employed at Ribbon Communications since 2010, serving as a Systems Engineering Senior Specialist for 14 years in San Jose, California. In this role, he specializes in interoperability solutions for Session Border Controller (SBC) products, collaborating with Unified Communications (UC) vendors such as Microsoft, Cisco Broadsoft, and Avaya. His work involves integrating Ribbon's SBC with Microsoft Teams and Lync technologies, demonstrating a strong focus on enhancing communication solutions.
Education and Expertise
Prakash Kothandaraman earned a Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) degree in Electronic & Telecommunication from SRM University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2007. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Red Hat OpenShift (RHOPS), and OpenStack. This foundation has enabled him to engage effectively in the field of Unified Communications.
Professional Background
Before joining Ribbon Communications, Prakash Kothandaraman held various positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Program Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions for 10 months in 2007-2008, where he focused on network virtualization deployments in the APAC region. He also served as a Software Engineer at Genesys Division (Alcatel-Lucent) from 2008 to 2009 in Chennai, India, and worked as a Core Network Engineer at Huawei for 9 months in 2009-2010.
Industry Engagement and Contributions
Prakash Kothandaraman has actively participated in industry events such as the International Multimedia Telecommunications Consortium (IMTC) and Mobile World Congress (MWC), where he showcased unified communications solutions. He has also engaged with Tier 1 Service Providers, delivering pre-sales and architectural presentations focused on Unified Communications, contributing to the advancement of communication technologies.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Prakash Kothandaraman possesses specialized knowledge in interoperability solutions, particularly with SBC products and UC technologies. His expertise extends to Microsoft Teams and Lync integrations, as well as cloud technologies. He has collaborated with Microsoft UC to develop secure enterprise-grade Unified Communications platforms, highlighting his role in enhancing communication security and efficiency.