About
Praveen Penumaka is an engineering leader with over 14 years of experience across startups and global companies, holding a Computer Science degree from IIT Madras. His work spans AI, data science, and deep tech R&D, with industry experience in fintech, mobility, and SaaS, where he has led teams building scalable infrastructure and ML-driven systems. A former entrepreneur, he has worked with multiple startups to develop products from concept to market.
Founder at SwadeshYC S19
Intro paths
YC
Praveen went through Y Combinator (Summer 2019) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Co-founders at Swadesh
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Experience
- SwadeshHead of Technology2022 — 2024Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- AtoBSenior Software Engineer2021 — 2022Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Gojek TechEngineering Manager2019 — 2021Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- GojekEngineering Manager2019 — 2021
- GoScale TechnologiesCo-Founder2017 — 2019Hyderabad Area, India
- SellerGyanCo-Founder & CTO2017 — 2019Hyderabad Area, India
- CreativeMindzCo-Founder2016 — 2019
- Creative Mindz GroupCTO & Co-Founder2016 — 2019Hyderabad Area, India
- Flikster - Movies & FashionSenior Software Consultant2016 — 2017Hyderabad Area, India
- Prototyze Services Pvt LtdHead of Technology2015 — 2016Dona Paula, Goa
- Prototyze Services Pvt LtdHead of Information Technology2015 — 2016
- Chekhra Business Solutions Pvt LtdSenior Software Consultant2013 — 2015Hyderabad Area, India
- AmazonSoftware Development Engineer2012 — 2013Hyderabad Area, India
- AmazonSoftware Engineer2012 — 2013
- AmazonSoftware Development Engineer2012Bangalore
- Kony SolutionsAssociate Engineer2010 — 2011Hyderabad Area, India
- Kony LabsAssociate Engineer2010 — 2011
Skills & more
Docker ProductsGoogle Kubernetes Engine (GKE)API ManagementC++Amazon Web Services (AWS)Temenos KonyAWS LambdaDjangonextjsFlutterC19Java11
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Core JavaServletsTomcatEclipseJSPPerlGitPythonLeadership CommunicationCommunicationTeam ManagementProfit MaximizationLanguages English · Hindi · Telugu
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Praveen Penumaka?
- Praveen Penumaka is an engineering leader with over 14 years of experience across startups and global companies, holding a Computer Science degree from IIT Madras. His work spans AI, data science, and deep tech R&D, with industry experience in fintech, mobility, and SaaS, where he has led teams building scalable infrastructure and ML-driven systems. A former entrepreneur, he has worked with multiple startups to develop products from concept to market.
- Where does Praveen Penumaka work?
- Praveen Penumaka is Founder of Swadesh.
- What companies did Praveen Penumaka found?
- Praveen Penumaka founded Swadesh.
- Where did Praveen Penumaka go to school?
- Praveen Penumaka studied at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science); Narayana College (Intermediate ( +1, +2 )); Deepthi EM School (High School).
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