Prathap D K

Experience

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  Mphasis

  Mar 2004 - Feb 2005

  Software Engineer

  * Performed porting and optimization of the G.726 and G.723.1 speech codecs on the Key Telephone System (KTS) for a Japanese client.* Assembly-coded the MIPS-intensive functions on the ADSP chipsets.

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  Sarayu Softech

  Feb 2005 - May 2006

  Team Leader

  * Led and trained a team of 5 people on video codecs.* Performed porting and optimization of the reference code of the H.264 decoder and encoder video codec onto the TI OMAP platform. * Optimized the reference C code for the control flow and VLC-based modules.

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  Sasken Technologies Limited

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2014

  Project Manager

  * Managed and lead multiple teams in the development of Intellectual Property (IP) in the Multimedia Codecs space and Secure VoIP space for multiple clients.* Worked on-site for a TIER-1 North American client to develop Camera related solutions on the Android Platform.* Worked on-site for a European client as a Team Lead for the DSP team to port and optimize proprietary audio algorithms onto TI OMAP platforms.* Built an Agile team of 5-10 members to design and develop the ePub Reader, Barcode Scanner, & Video Editor applications on Nokia's newly-introduced Qt platform.* Trained the team on the newly introduced Nokia Qt platform to design and develop multiple solutions to showcase capabilities to potential customers.* Led planning, estimation, and daily SCRUM meetings to deliver these multiple applications in parallel. Show less

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  Nature Photography Simplified

  Dec 2013 - now

  Content Marketing & Blogging

  * Built a photography blog from scratch and grew it to more than 20k+ subscribers.* Authored more than 10 photography eBooks.* Written hundreds of blogs on photography.* Built a business around content creation and marketing, digital marketing including social media marketing, email marketing & automation, and paid advertising.

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  Multiple Startups

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2021

  Freelance UX/UI Designer

  * Established product/UX design and content strategy for four startups.* Defined the business and content marketing strategy for a new startup.* Designed the interactive high-fidelity UX prototype for the mobile-first, clean & intuitive responsive WebApp using state-of-the-art design Apps like Sketch, Balsamiq, Figma, Invision, and Webflow. * Designed and coded websites for three startups using Sketch software and the WYSIWYG editor WebFlow.

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  Wipro

  Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

  Project Manager

  * Managed a team of 30+ members for a European Tier-1 Automotive Client.* Responsibilities included effort estimation, daily SCRUM, and milestone deliveries.* Developed visually-rich dashboards containing performance metrics for senior management teams and customers. * Collaborated with other teams to mitigate impending risks like effort overruns, quality issues, and underperforming teams to deliver the project on mutually agreed terms.

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  Freelance

  Apr 2022 - now

  Freelance Filmmaker

  "3 AM" is a gripping and thought-provoking short film that takes you on an adrenaline-fueled journey through the mind of a man who has discovered a terrifying truth: time has stopped at 3 AM. As he embarks on a desperate quest to unravel the mystery behind this inexplicable phenomenon, he soon finds himself confused and terrified, where nothing is as it seems and every step he takes brings him closer to the truth - and the heart of darkness.From the moment the clock strikes three, the tension is palpable as our protagonist navigates through the city frozen in time, encountering strange and sinister characters at every turn. The stunning visuals and immersive sound design heighten the sense of unease and paranoia, creating an atmosphere of impending doom that keeps you on the edge of your seat.With its fast-paced action, intense suspense, and mind-bending twists, this multiple award-winning short film "3 AM" is sure to thrill you. Here's the link to the short film:https://youtu.be/CfVbXXqvt_AThanks for watching!Best Regards,Chintan Prabuddh Show less