Prabhu Govindaswamy
About Prabhu Govindaswamy
Prabhu Govindaswamy is a Senior Manager of Software Technical Program Management at Skydio, with a strong background in telecommunications and software engineering. He has previously held positions at notable companies including Google, Apple, and Qualcomm, and holds a patent related to dynamic HPLMN systems.
Current Role at Skydio
Prabhu Govindaswamy serves as a Senior Manager, Software Technical Program Manager (SW TPM) at Skydio since 2022. He is based in San Mateo, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing software development projects and ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Previous Experience at Google
Prior to joining Skydio, Govindaswamy worked at Google as a Senior Technical Program Manager from 2017 to 2022. During his five-year tenure in Mountain View, California, he contributed to the development of Google Home/Nest speakers and entertainment devices, leading software technical program management efforts.
Professional Background
Govindaswamy has a diverse professional background, having worked at several leading technology companies. He was an iOS Wireless Systems Engineer at Apple from 2013 to 2016, a Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon Lab126 for one year, and a Senior Software Application Engineer at Qualcomm from 2008 to 2013. His early career included a role as a Software Engineer at Tecknodreams Software Consulting Pvt Ltd in India.
Education and Expertise
Govindaswamy holds a Master's degree in Wireless Networking and Operating Systems from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he studied from 2006 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Madras between 2000 and 2004. His academic background supports his strong conceptual knowledge in operating systems and data structures.
Patents and Publications
Govindaswamy holds a patent (US8983447 B2) for a dynamic HPLMN system, with three additional patents pending related to system reselection and roaming. He has published two papers focusing on video surveillance using wireless sensors and routers in ad-hoc networks, showcasing his contributions to advanced telecommunications technologies.