Pranata Kalkura

Director, Systems and Software Engineering – India Operations

Pranata Kalkura is a director in Actalent’s Systems and Software (SAS) for India operations with almost 20 years of engineering experience. She joined Actalent in 2016, having previously served at organizations like KPIT and Infosys where she worked on automotive and off-highway heavy equipment software development. At Actalent, she has held a variety of roles, including technical architect, project manager, delivery manager and now director of India operations.

Throughout her journey at Actalent, Pranata has supported many customers, drawing from her multitude of skillsets to make wide-ranging, impactful contributions. She is responsible for leading SAS India’s strategic initiatives, strengthening client partnerships, driving account growth and delivering operational excellence across the region.

She was instrumental in establishing model-based design (MBD) capabilities in India and has also initiated a Center of Excellence (CoE) for MATLAB. Pranata’s current focus is to expand SAS India operations and successfully deliver on multiple capabilities. She holds a master’s degree in technology from Manipal University, with a specialization in digital electronics and advanced communication.