Janardhanachari Kella
Helping OEMs & Startups Build Stable Embedded Linux & IoT Platforms | 12+ Yrs | PGDip ACEQAI + DPM | BSP, Drivers, Yocto, OpenWRT, FreeRTOS | Product Delivery Leader
- Role
- Senior Technical Manager at HCLTech
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Janardhanachari Kella
Seasoned Embedded Systems, Linux, and Networking Specialist with 12+ years of experience.I deliver full-stack embedded platform solutions across Linux Kernel, BSP, firmware, real-time systems, and hardware-software integration.Strong track record in board bring-up, kernel development, and device driver implementation (I2C, SPI, PCIe, UART).Expert in C programming, system design, and debugging complex embedded flows across multi-core SoCs.Hands-on expertise across OpenWRT, Yocto, Buildroot, AOSP, and RTOS platforms (Contiki, FreeRTOS).Delivered feature-rich embedded systems for IoT, networking, and audio applications with deep integration into 6LoWPAN, RPL, LoRa, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi stacks.Collaborated with OEMs and ODMs across the USA, Taiwan, and China.Coordinated with BIOS, BMC, FPGA, and ASIC teams to ensure system-level compliance and integration — most recently in Dell EMC\'s OS10 platform.Key Highlights:# Led OS10 build compliance and integration of PAS, SDI, and Cable & Optics modules # 4th Prize – HCL DCSS GenAI Hackathon 2025: Developed AI-Powered Code Review Assistant (VS Code + LLMs)# Delivered OpenWRT/Yocto-based smart home platforms with RFC-compliant 6LoWPAN and RPL stacks # Spot Award – Smartron: Recognized for recovery tooling and FOTA delivery during overseas collaborationExperienced in Agile, Scrum, and Hybrid delivery models.I lead product-focused teams, mentor engineers, and stay hands-on from design to release.Holding an M.Sc. in Electronics & Instrumentation, a PG Diploma in Advanced Communication Engineering with Quantum & AI Integration (IIT Delhi – ongoing), and a Diploma in Project Management.I combine system-level thinking with delivery execution.Let’s connect if you’re building embedded platforms, networking solutions, or AI-powered edge tools — and need someone who blends deep engineering with ownership-driven delivery.
Experience
Senior Technical Manager
Jan 2026 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Education
GVR Govt.Jr College Cheepurupalli
Intermediate(+2), Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
2005 — 2007
University of Hyderabad
Diploma, Project Management
AGLM Degree College Vizianagaram
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mathematics, Physics and Computers
2007 — 2010
ZPH School Cheepurupalli
SSC, Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program
2004 — 2005
Andhra University
Master of Science (M.Sc +PG Dip), Electronics and Instrumentation
2010 — 2013
ZPH School Cheepurupalli
SSC Vocational, Transistors, Radio's and TV
2004 — 2005
Skills
- Commissioning
- Matlab
- Plc (Programming Logic Controllers) Siemens S7-200,300,400 Models
- Ms-Office
- 8051,8052 and Pic Microcontroller Programming and Applications
- Autocad
- Auto Cad
- Microsoft Office
- Project Engineering
- Dcs Programming for Process Control (Hc 900 Controller of Honeywell)
- Control Systems Design
- Engineering
- Pcb Design
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