Technical Manager / Senior Leadership role for AI Compute, AI networking, HPC & embedded software development.
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Pradip PS
@pradips
Principal Infrastructure Architect & Technical Manager with over two decades of software development experience for HPC & AI Compute & AI Networking.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
Principal Infrastructure Architect and Technical Manager with over two decades of software development experience for HPC and distributed AI infrastructure using AI Compute & AI networking device. Expert in architecting Hyperscale GPU compute cluster for model training, deploying containerised environments via Kubernetes, and optimizing distributed workloads using PyTorch, Slurm, Volcano, cuda & Tensorflow
In my current consulting role, I work on an HFT compute cluster for exchange connectivity and feed handlers. I architect HPC infrastructure for distributed AI and quantitative workloads using Kubernetes, Slurm, and Volcano.
From 2019 to 2025, I worked on software infrastructure for HPC data-centre clusters and distributed AI compute. I contributed to Twine cluster orchestration, Mast AI job scheduling, and containerised compute environments, and integrated FBOSS over SAI for the AI networking fabric.
Earlier, I designed and developed embedded software, Linux kernel components, and network protocols for projects including Device Protect, gateway access networks, and eTrading HPC clusters. My background also includes project management for a firmware group at Broadcom Inc and a master's in Management and Strategy from The London School of Economics.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
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Current
Technical Manager & Architect
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Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Directed multi-disciplinary teams and OEMs through CI/CD pipelines using Agile methodologies. Architected HPC infrastructure for distributed AI and quantitative HFT workloads.
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Technical Manager / IC (System Architect)
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2025 (6 years 11 months)
Managed OEM engagements and defined OCP specifications for HPC data centre clusters. Led design of cluster orchestration, AI job scheduling, and AI networking fabric for distributed AI compute.
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Technical Manager / IC (Principal Infra Architect)
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Oct 2014 - Dec 2019 (5 years 2 months)
Managed full project lifecycles for OCP rack clusters and architected compute clusters for distributed option pricing and risk analytics. Designed low-latency frameworks and hardware acceleration for eTrading HFT infrastructure.
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Tech Consultant (IC for Linux Kernel)
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Jul 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year 2 months)
Performed reverse engineering on closed source mobile devices and ported Linux kernel and device drivers for a mobile security platform on Android OS. Ported AOSP stack for Qualcomm-based platforms and managed Git integration.
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Embedded Software Consultant
France Telecom R&D (Orange Labs)
Jan 2013 - Jul 2013 (6 months)
Developed SNMP, TLS, and PTP protocols for gateway access networks, including SNMP manager, MIBs, and TR-069 client. Worked on embedded C/C++ with multi-threading and Linux kernel.
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Consultant
Quicklink
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011 (5 months)
Developed Linux 3G and Ethernet bonding driver for multiple 3G modems and router, using C/C++ and embedded Linux.
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Consultant
Mitel (Lake Communications)
Jan 2010 - May 2010 (4 months)
Ported embedded Linux on MIPS based ADSL switches and 802.11N router, developing device drivers for Atheros and Ralink chipsets.
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Consultant
Deltenna (IP Access)
Jan 2009 - Nov 2009 (10 months)
Developed firmware for Wi-Fi / 3GPP LTE with multiple antennas, including drivers for 3G and Wi-Fi cards and switching algorithms for maximum bandwidth.
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Software Consultant
France Telecom R&D (Orange Labs)
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008 (11 months)
Developed Android OS firmware to support VoIP services on UMTS, including audio and video drivers for HTC G1 mobile.
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Consultant
Staccato Communications
Sep 2007 - Dec 2007 (3 months)
Worked on Ultra Wideband WiMedia MAC Controller SoC and devices, including WUSB HCI and interface cards.
Managed projects for SoC software for enterprise voice and data processors, leading a team of 25 engineers. Oversaw Linux kernel, ARM9/ARM11, and board bring-up activities.
Worked onsite in USA and UK for telecom OEM clients, providing technical architecture and consulting for embedded and product engineering projects.
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Consultant
Fujitsu Telecom Europe Limited
May 2006 - Dec 2006 (7 months)
Configured network processor on PCI to separate data plane from control plane on VxWorks. Developed embedded Linux drivers for L2/L3 and Xilinx FPGA for data packet processing.
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Consultant
Alcatel-Lucent
Jun 2005 - May 2006 (11 months)
Developed network processor software for line and switch cards based on IEEE 802.1p/q. Worked on Xilinx FPGA drivers and Linux kernel for GPON ONT and MDU switches.
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Consultant
Brocade Systems
May 2003 - Jun 2005 (2 years 1 month)
Developed SAN switch firmware and protocol stack for iSCSI and FC-IP on Brocade's Fabric OS. Worked on ARMboot and board firmware for chassis-based SAN switches.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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The London School of Economics
Masters, Management and Strategy
2007 - 2009
Masters in Management and Strategy, completed in 2009.
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Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering
Grade: First class with distinction
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering with first class with distinction, completed in July 2000.
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70k+ GBP
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