Vivek Kumbhar

Vivek Kumbhar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in software engineering and technical leadership, currently serving as a Senior Technical Lead at MontaVista Software since July 2021, focusing on open-source kernel contributions and security CVE fixes for CentOS. Prior to this role, Vivek worked as a Software Architect at Magna International, where responsibilities included setting up R&D platforms and developing BSPs for FPGA and SOC technologies. Experience also includes serving as a Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead at Lear Corporation, where contributions were made to V2X technologies and BSP developments using Yocto build systems. Earlier positions involved roles at HARMAN International and SECO spa, focusing on hypervisor technologies, digital cockpits, embedded Linux, and BSP development across various architectures. Vivek earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Savitribai Phule Pune University.