Prabu Kumar
About Prabu Kumar
Prabu Kumar is an Associate Technical Manager with extensive experience in software development and project management, particularly in the casino gaming industry. He has worked for Scientific Games and previously held various roles at Bally Technologies and Cognizant Technology Solutions.
Current Role at Scientific Games
Prabu Kumar serves as an Associate Technical Manager at Scientific Games, a position he has held since 2007. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in software development and technical management to oversee projects and lead teams. His responsibilities include collaborating with cross-product teams and managing a team of 15 members. Kumar's expertise in programming languages and systems is instrumental in driving technical initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Bally Technologies
Prior to his current role, Prabu Kumar worked at Bally Technologies for a total of six years in various capacities. He began as a Software Analyst from 2007 to 2009, then progressed to Senior Software Analyst from 2009 to 2011, and later became a Lead Analyst from 2011 to 2013. His final position at Bally was as a Senior Lead Analyst from 2013 to 2016. Throughout his tenure, he gained significant experience in Casino Gaming, specifically with Bally’s ACSC/CMS/iCMS/SDS/CMP products.
Experience at Cognizant Technology Solutions
Before joining Bally Technologies, Prabu Kumar worked at Cognizant Technology Solutions as a Programmer Analyst from 2005 to 2007. This role provided him with foundational experience in software development and analysis, contributing to his technical skill set. His time at Cognizant helped him develop a strong understanding of programming and project management, which he later applied in his roles at Bally Technologies and Scientific Games.
Educational Background in Software Engineering
Prabu Kumar earned a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from Periyar University, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. This educational background laid the groundwork for his career in technology and software development. His academic training has been complemented by practical experience in various roles, enhancing his understanding of software systems and project management methodologies.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Prabu Kumar possesses extensive technical skills, particularly in AS400 systems and programming languages such as RPG400, RPGILE, and CLLE. He has strong capabilities in relational database management systems, especially DB2/400. Kumar has expertise in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with a focus on the Waterfall Model and experience in the Agile Kanban Model. His strong interest in learning new technologies and processes further enhances his technical proficiency.