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@ponnumandattil
Technical Lead with over 12 years of experience in Embedded Linux.
As a Technical Lead at SONY, I bring over 12 years of experience in Embedded Linux and Linux distributions, working closely with open-source communities. My proven track record in problem-solving and improving customer satisfaction has been instrumental in leading technical teams to success. I specialize in software packaging, CI/CD pipelines, security patching, and Linux OS customization.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong leadership in team mentoring, project execution, resource management, and cross-functional collaboration. At SONY, I managed BDK Linux distribution releases and led end-to-end build/release engineering for various projects. My commitment to fostering a collaborative team culture and providing technical guidance has resulted in significant operational improvements and successful project completions.
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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sony India Software Centre
Jun 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Managed BDK Linux distribution releases for SONY products, including ROS/ROS2 package releases for robotics projects. Led end-to-end build/release engineering and certification of generated builds based on RPM for SONY Medical projects. Handled vulnerability and security fix releases/Open-source licensing for SONY CE Linux Distributions, based on RPM and Debian.
Cognizant
Jun 2014 - Apr 2018 (3 years 10 months)
Implemented CE-Linux Distribution from scratch and added different packages. Created SPEC files and built kernels for projects. Conducted Board Bring up and configured target and host environments.
Tata Elxsi
May 2011 - Jun 2014 (3 years 1 month)
Supported SONY CE Linux distribution development and package maintenance. Focused on security fixes, open-source compliance, and RPM/DEB packaging.
IonIdea
Jul 2010 - Apr 2011 (9 months)
Developed and maintained CI infrastructure using ANT, Cruise Control, and static code analysis tools. Automated builds and report generation processes for development teams.
DOEACC Centre Calicut
Jun 2009 - Jun 2010 (1 year)
Worked in the Embedded Systems Group on Linux-based projects. Participated in training programs related to embedded systems.
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Advanced Diploma, Real-Time Embedded Systems
2007 - 2008
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Real-Time Embedded Systems. Focused on practical skills and knowledge in embedded systems.
B.Tech/B.E., Electronics/Telecommunication
2003 - 2007
Studied Electronics/Telecommunication at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). Gained foundational knowledge in the field.
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