Amit Prakash
About Amit Prakash
Amit Prakash is the Co-founder and CTO of ThoughtSpot, where he has worked since 2012. He has a background in computer engineering and extensive experience in scalable systems, machine learning, and data analytics, having previously held positions at Google and Microsoft.
Work at ThoughtSpot
Amit Prakash serves as the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at ThoughtSpot, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative solutions in the field of data analytics and business intelligence. His leadership has contributed to the company's growth and its commitment to simplifying data access for users. ThoughtSpot is known for its search and AI-driven analytics platform, which enables organizations to derive insights from their data efficiently.
Previous Experience at Google
Prior to his current role, Amit Prakash worked at Google as a Tech Lead from 2007 to 2012 in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his five years at Google, he led multiple machine learning engineering teams within the Google AdSense business. He was instrumental in building some of the world's largest training systems, contributing to advancements in machine learning and data analytics.
Experience at Microsoft
Amit Prakash was employed at Microsoft as a Software Engineer from 2004 to 2007 in the Greater Seattle Area. He played a key role as a founding engineer for the Bing team, where he implemented PageRank-style algorithms and neural networks for search ranking. His work at Microsoft focused on enhancing search capabilities and improving data-driven decision-making.
Education and Expertise
Amit Prakash earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, completed from 1994 to 1998. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive experience in high-performance scalable systems, machine learning, data mining, and data analytics.
Publications and Contributions
Amit Prakash co-authored the book 'Algorithms for Interviews' with his PhD advisor, Adnan. This publication has been utilized by thousands of engineers to improve their algorithm and problem-solving skills. The book serves as a resource for individuals preparing for technical interviews, reflecting Amit's commitment to education and knowledge sharing in the computing industry.