Hi, I'm Prasad Kamthekar - Engineering Leader at Zoom
I thrive on building exceptional, globally distributed engineering teams and leading impactful AI/ML initiatives. My passion lies in cultivating environments where innovation, quality, and compassionate leadership drive significant business growth and technological advancement.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Successfully built and managed offshore software delivery teams from the ground up.
Currently leading strategic AI/ML initiatives and cultivating high-performing engineering teams at Zoom and Solvvy.
Can help organizations establish engineering standards, optimize software quality, and drive AI/ML adoption.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering
Gained deep technical expertise as a Principal Software Engineer, mastering core development principles and distributed systems.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Distributed Systems
✦ Java
Management & Application Focus
Transitioned into management roles, leading application engineering teams and focusing on product development lifecycles.
✦ People Management
✦ Product Development
✦ SDLC
Director & Strategic Leadership
Stepped into Director of Engineering roles, broadening scope to strategic planning, global team building, and quality standards.
✦ Strategic Planning
✦ Global Teams
✦ Software Quality
Current Executive Impact
Driving engineering excellence as a leader at Zoom and Solvvy, focusing on AI/ML, team growth, and large-scale program delivery.
✦ AI/ML
✦ SaaS
✦ High-Performing Teams
💪🏻 Superpowers
Global Team Architect
Forging world-class engineering powerhouses across continents.
✦ Built and managed high-performing software teams in UK, Sri Lanka, India, Poland, and Ukraine.
✦ Established rigorous engineering and process standards for global initiatives.
✦ Championed quality through advanced automation and CI/CD pipeline improvements.
AI/ML Strategy Driver
Translating complex AI/ML visions into tangible business outcomes.
✦ Spearheaded strategic AI/ML programs from conception to successful implementation.
✦ Leveraged AI/ML to optimize product performance and drive business objectives.
✦ Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and their application in enterprise software.
Compassionate Engineering Leader
Infusing kindness and purpose into high-stakes technology delivery.
✦ Fosters environments where technical excellence meets genuine human connection.
✦ Drives aggressive growth and cost reduction targets with a focus on people.
✦ Dedicated to mentoring, coaching, and developing talent for career advancement.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring novel applications of AI/ML to solve complex enterprise challenges.
✦ Connecting with forward-thinking leaders in the AI and SaaS space.
✦ Seeking opportunities to mentor emerging engineering talent and build scalable teams.
I can help with
✦ Can guide organizations in building and scaling high-performing, global engineering teams.
✦ Offers expertise in developing and executing strategic AI/ML roadmaps for business impact.
✦ Provides insights on establishing robust software quality standards and automation practices.
I would love your help on
✦ Seeking collaborators on cutting-edge AI research and development initiatives.
✦ Interested in connecting with peers who have scaled AI platforms in large enterprises.
✦ Looking for mentors with experience in navigating rapid company growth and M&A.