About Us
The Prana Vayus Experience
Our Expertise:
At Prana Vayus, we specialize in Linux Kernel and Embedded Software Development, leveraging years of experience in the consumer electronics industry to deliver innovative solutions. Our founder's extensive background ensures we bring top-tier expertise to every project.
Based on our current expertise, we can create customized Operating Systems, system software, integrate and provide consumer electronic products with compatible software.
Our Services
Technical Services:
Linux kernel and device driver development
Android BSP and HAL customization
Device bringup
C programming and debugging
Open Source System-level software development, debugging, and licensing review
Custom consumer electronic products
User Services:
Operating system customization (Mostly Linux-based)
System software development
Support on building, installing, and running software on Linux
Smart home and IoT products
Current Contracts/Product Releases/Work:
Contract with CloudLinux: We are currently engaged in a contract with CloudLinux, where our founder focuses on fixing security vulnerabilities in kernels for OS distributions that have reached End of Life support. This work underscores our commitment to maintaining secure and reliable systems.
Open Source Contributions: We actively contribute to open source projects, including significant contributions to Chromium OS for Qualcomm during our founder's past employment.
Founder's Previous Experience
Freelancing Projects:
Successfully did the bringup of a custom Rockchip RK3568 based board with Android 12, adding client-specific features.
Fixed sound and power management drivers for a client’s HP laptop.
Debugged and fixed issues in a couple of C-based projects.
Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd.:
Developed and debugged camera kernel drivers for Qualcomm chips.
Led key projects for Chromium OS, implementing new features, ensuring robust performance, and fixing various security vulnerabilities (CVEs) in the camera kernel driver.
OnePlus Software R&D Centre Private Limited:
Led the sensor team, managing development and maintenance for sensor subsystems.
Contributed to sensor bringup and development for various OnePlus devices and upgrade projects.
Smartron India Pvt. Ltd.:
Provided on-site support for software bringup with vendors.
Developed and maintained key subsystems, including sensors, battery management, and thermal management for smartphones.
Our Skills and Tools:
Linux Kernel: Experience with versions 5.15, 5.10, 5.4, 4.14, 4.10, 3.18, and 3.10.
Android Versions: Proficiency with versions 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, and 6.
Build Systems: Expertise in Android build systems, Makefiles, CMake, meson, Yocto, and buildroot.
Programming Languages: Skilled in C, C++, Assembly, and Bash.