Pratiksha Vernekar
Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Polaris Inc. · Mar 2025 – Present
Senior Software Engineer
Polaris India Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru · Mar 2025 – Apr 2026
- Designed and implemented automation scripts for data directory management in the data partition on Samsung Exynos platforms, improving efficiency and reliability.
- Updated and optimized the touch tune file specifically for Samsung Exynos devices, ensuring smoother platform performance and better hardware integration.
Senior Software Engineer
Cyient Ltd., Bengaluru · Mar 2024 – Oct 2024
- Engineered efficient memory-mapped I/O drivers on ARM33 core; defined ASIC driver functionalities with hardware engineers and designed modular architectures for future scalability.
- Developed register read/write methods, interrupt handling, and communication protocols (TWI Master-Slave, SPI loopback) ensuring reliable hardware interaction and synchronization.
- Wrote device driver code in C, Embedded C, and C++; optimized performance, conducted code reviews, and maintained high-quality standards.
- Executed hardware validation, functionality, performance, and stability testing; documented design, implementation, and troubleshooting procedures for drivers and communication protocols.
Senior Software Engineer
Cyient · Mar 2024 – Oct 2024
Senior Engineer
Infineon Technologies Semiconductor India Pvt Ltd · Jul 2021 – Feb 2024
- Collaborated with stakeholders to analyze BLE application needs; designed architectures with service definitions, characteristics, and data flow; defined radar system design for real-time object detection, tracking, and speed measurement.
- Built firmware for BLE-enabled microcontrollers and sensors; implemented Bluetooth stack and protocols; configured and optimized BLE for seamless, low-power data transmission to IoT hubs and mobile devices.
- Developed algorithms to filter and reduce radar signal noise; executed test plans using Bluetooth sniffers and debugging tools; validated functionality, performance, and reliability through unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Optimized BLE communication for low power and efficient data transfer; implemented encryption, authentication, and industry-standard security measures ensuring compliance with FCC and IoT standards.
- Created detailed documentation for APIs, functionality, and user guides; maintained records of design and testing; collaborated with hardware/software teams, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders to enhance interoperability and user experience.
- Led planning, validation, and bug resolution; collaborated with firmware and hardware teams to achieve milestones, provided technical guidance, and proactively communicated risks.
Senior Engineer
Infineon Technologies · Jul 2021 – Feb 2024
Junior embedded engineer
Creintors Automation Solutions Private Limited · Aug 2019 – Sep 2020
Junior Embedded Engineer
Creintors Automation Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Belagavi · Aug 2019 – Sep 2020
- Designed and developed embedded systems for automation; selected microcontrollers/SoCs and embedded Linux platforms (Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone); defined hardware-software integration with PCB designers.
- Wrote, debugged, and optimized firmware in C, C++, and Assembly; developed drivers and libraries for sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
- Interfaced temperature, pressure, and proximity sensors with actuators such as motors, relays, and valves; designed circuits for GPIO, I2C, SPI, and UART connections.
- Implemented RTOS and bare-metal systems; conducted hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing; validated sensor-actuator interactions with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers; performed unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Worked with hardware, mechanical, and software teams; liaised with stakeholders to align deliverables; documented system architecture, workflows, and test results; prepared user manuals and troubleshooting guides; provided ongoing support, troubleshooting, and firmware/hardware upgrades.
Embedded Engineer
IntKonSys Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Belagavi · Oct 2018 – May 2019
- Gained familiarity with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and development tools; learned C/C++ programming and basic hardware/circuit design.
- Wrote and modified embedded software under senior supervision; implemented UART, SPI, and I2C protocols for device interfacing.
- Assisted in unit, integration, and system testing; used oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and ICE to identify and fix hardware-software bugs.
- Supported integration of sensors, actuators, and displays; performed hardware setup (breadboard, PCB, soldering) and contributed to prototyping activities.
- Documented code, processes, and test results; used Git, JIRA, and Confluence for project collaboration; participated in team reviews and troubleshooting sessions.
Embedded Engineer
Intknosys technologies pvt ltd · Oct 2018 – May 2019
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Education
M.Tech, Software Systems
BITS Pilani · 2018 — 2020
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & communication Engineering
Jain College of Engineering · 2014 — 2018
PUC, General Studies
GSS College · 2012 — 2014
SSLC, General Education
GEMS, Belagavi · 2011 — 2012
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You excel at designing and implementing robust embedded software architectures and protocols, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to complex specifications.
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You excel in teams focused on developing and maintaining core embedded systems and protocols, particularly where deep technical analysis and problem-solving are critical.
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