Karthik Prasad
About Karthik Prasad
Karthik Prasad is a Senior Engineering Manager at Virta Health with a diverse background in software engineering and management roles across various companies.
Current Role at Virta Health
Since 2023, Karthik Prasad has been serving as a Senior Engineering Manager at Virta Health. Leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering and management, he is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and leading a team of skilled engineers. His role involves strategic planning, project management, and ensuring the successful execution of technological initiatives that align with the company’s goals.
Previous Experience at Virta Health
Karthik Prasad joined Virta Health in 2021. Initially, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer for 9 months before being promoted to Engineering Manager, a role he held for a year. During his tenure, he contributed to major software development projects and played a critical role in enhancing the company’s tech infrastructure. His contributions helped in streamlining processes and improving the overall efficiency of the engineering team.
Engineering Leadership at PlayStation
Karthik Prasad’s tenure at PlayStation spanned from 2012 to 2021 in various engineering roles. He started as a Software Engineer and progressed steadily to the position of Engineering Manager. Over nearly a decade, he accumulated vast experience in gaming software engineering, focusing on developing and managing complex software systems. His leadership roles involved mentoring junior engineers, directing software projects, and contributing to product innovation.
Technical Expertise at Collective Health
From 2019 to 2020, Karthik Prasad worked at Collective Health as a Tech Lead/Senior Software Engineer II. In this role, he was pivotal in driving technical decisions, designing scalable software solutions, and leading a team of engineers. His technical proficiency and leadership skills were instrumental in delivering high-quality software products and optimizing development processes.
Educational Background
Karthik Prasad holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Computer and Information Science from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, earned between 2010 and 2012. Prior to that, he achieved a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science from Savitribai Phule Pune University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in software engineering and management.