Rishu Aggarwal
About Rishu Aggarwal
Rishu Aggarwal is a computer scientist currently working at Adobe, where he has held various engineering roles since 2014. He specializes in performance improvement initiatives for imaging products and has contributed to the integration of multiple imaging formats into Adobe's libraries.
Work at Adobe
Rishu Aggarwal has held multiple positions at Adobe since 2014. He began as a Senior Software Engineer, where he worked for three years until 2017. Following this role, he was promoted to Lead Software Engineer, serving for two years until 2019. In 2020, he transitioned to the role of Computer Scientist, where he continues to work. His contributions include integrating various imaging formats such as WebP, OpenEXR, and JPEG-XR into Adobe's Generic Imaging Libraries. He also writes C++ test applications for unit testing these libraries, which are utilized in Adobe products like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro.
Education and Expertise
Rishu Aggarwal earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from SGTB Khalsa College. His educational background provides a foundation for his career in technology and software development. He has developed expertise in imaging formats and software engineering, particularly in C++. His current work involves writing a decoder for the HEIF image format, showcasing his technical skills and focus on performance improvement in imaging products.
Background
Before joining Adobe, Rishu Aggarwal worked at Samsung Electronics as an SDE-2 from 2012 to 2014 in Noida, India. Prior to that, he was a Software Developer at Aricent from 2010 to 2012. These roles contributed to his experience in software development and engineering, preparing him for his subsequent positions at Adobe.
Achievements in Performance Improvement
Rishu Aggarwal engages in various performance improvement initiatives for Adobe's imaging products. His work includes integrating advanced imaging formats into Adobe's libraries, which enhances the functionality and efficiency of the software. His involvement in writing C++ test applications also supports the reliability and performance of Adobe's imaging solutions.
Recruitment and Mentorship at Adobe
In addition to his technical contributions, Rishu Aggarwal participates in the recruitment process at Adobe. He is involved in hiring both lateral and college graduates, contributing to the growth and development of the team. His role in mentorship helps guide new talent within the organization.