Mr. Prasad Kathe is a University Gold Medallist and is the Founder of “Microbyte”, situated in Sadashiv Peth, Pune.

His prominent work contributions include-

1. Development of industrial products in the area of Data Communication, Bio-medical instrumentation, Process Control & Automation.
2. Consultation for embedded system development.
3. Industrial training for tailor made requirements.
4. Training for industrial and working professionals, as well as B.E., B.Sc. and BCs students.

His client-base includes companies like Godrej, Crompton Greeves, NOVA Medical Systems, Electronet, etc.

Some of his noteworthy product developments include-

1. ECG monitoring systems (used in many prominent multi-speciality hospitals)
2. Ventilator monitoring systems
3. Oxygen Meter.
4. Data Communication Systems for the Police Wireless (widely used and has proven to be of immense help to the Police Force)
5. Wireless Message Switching Systems
6. Wireless VHF MODEM for remote PLC communication.
7. Auto paging for analog and digital data acquisition systems.
8. Digital voice recording & announcement system for digital telephone exchanges.
9. TELEX communication system.
10. Engine monitoring systems.
11. Central Monitoring System (CMS) for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in hospitals. The system is successfully used in many leading hospitals in Pune as well as other cities in Maharashtra.
12. Process control system for multi-loop PID control.
13. Data acquisition systems with remote monitoring.
14. Three-phase BLDC motor controller.
15. Electronic controller for freezing system.
16. Electronic controller for washing machine system.

He has dedicated his life to use passion for his subject and his in-field experience for teaching and guiding his students, through his industrial and professional training courses as well as his academic training courses focusing on B.E., B.Sc. and BCs students.

He also works as the Visiting Teaching Faculty for ICIT, Pune University.

Through his long-spanning career, he has trained more than 5000 students