Pranay Palni Consulting

Entrepreneur and Software Technology and Management Consultant with proven history of consistently delivering solutions that meet time and quality expectations. 23+ years of ‘hands-on” techno-management, development and cross-functional leadership experience across the US (12+ years) and India (11+ years). Broad technical skills and experience in telecom software systems and application development including embedded systems. Exposure to telephony hardware development. Consulting areas include:* Product development & Architecture (including desktop and Cloud / SaaS products).* Database design.* Full SDLC management by using the appropriate model (either agile or traditional).* DSP algorithm development for applications such as Voice Activity Detection.* IP auditing including patent searches.* Catalyzing solutions-oriented creative thinking and execution strategies.* Employing analytical and intellectual abilities to resolve “intractable” issues * Custom business analytics tools development.* Quickly identifying, absorbing appropriate technologies for solution delivery.* Translation of published research into code (application).* Managing geographically dispersed development teams.* Coordinating product development with OEM clients.* Product verification and quality assurance.* Developing company infrastructure and team building.* Customer management, support and professional services, including training.* Development, support and QC process optimization and implementation.* Company Futures / Product Roadmap planning.* CRM solution identification, implementation and training.* Processes design, implementation and maintenance.* Crisis firefighting and troubleshooting. Specialties: New Product Development, Applied research and development, System Analysis and Issue Resolution, Techno-management, Quality and productivity improvement