Summary
Prathap Kudupu is a seasoned data and AI engineering leader based in Fremont, California, with nine years building scalable data platforms and AI-powered solutions. Currently Lead Gen AI and Data Engineer at Applied Materials, he combines hands-on engineering with strategic data architecture to turn complex data into actionable business insights. Previously, he led data engineering and architecture initiatives at Samsung Electronics, SEPHORA, Albertsons, and Walmart Labs, delivering end-to-end data solutions across consumer, retail, and manufacturing domains. He brings a broad technical toolkit across data pipelines, analytics, and AI, underpinned by a BE in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University and an Innovation & Entrepreneurship program from Stanford. Prathap is known for bridging technical execution and business impact, turning data chaos into business gold. He is a versatile technology professional who thrives in cross-functional leadership roles and complex, high-stakes projects.
10 years of coding experience