Akaash Patnaik
About Akaash Patnaik
Akaash Patnaik is the Director of Engineering at Airbase, with extensive experience in software engineering and team leadership.
Director, Engineering at Airbase
Akaash Patnaik currently holds the title of Director of Engineering at Airbase. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the engineering team and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. He operates remotely, managing various projects and guiding engineers in implementing best practices and innovative technologies. His leadership contributes to Airbase's mission of providing comprehensive spend management solutions.
Previous Roles at Airbase
Prior to becoming Director of Engineering, Akaash Patnaik worked as a Senior Engineering Manager at Airbase from 2020 to 2022. In this position, he played a pivotal role in managing the engineering team and delivering robust software projects on time. His work involved collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals, ensuring that products met customer needs efficiently.
Head of Engineering at Numberz
From 2015 to 2020, Akaash Patnaik served as the Head of Engineering at Numberz in the Bengaluru Area, India. He led the engineering department, focusing on developing and improving financial software products. His responsibilities included overseeing product development, implementing agile methodologies, and enhancing the technical capabilities of the team. His leadership helped Numberz strengthen its market position in the financial technology sector.
Software Engineering Roles at Intuit
Akaash Patnaik held multiple software engineering roles at Intuit in Bangalore, India. From 2014 to 2015, he was a Senior Software Engineer, where he contributed to the development of Intuit's software solutions. Before that, he worked as a Software Engineer 2 from 2012 to 2014. In these roles, he was involved in designing and implementing software features, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with other engineers to deliver high-quality products.
Associate Software Engineer at Target
Akaash began his career at Target, where he first worked as an Associate Software Engineer from 2009 to 2012. He was later promoted to Software Engineer for a brief period in 2012. During his time at Target, he was involved in developing and maintaining software applications, gaining valuable experience in software engineering practices and methodologies.
Education in Computer Science & Engineering
Akaash Patnaik earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Computer Science & Engineering from PES Institute of Technology. He studied there from 2005 to 2009, acquiring a strong foundation in computer science principles and software engineering. His education provided him with the technical skills and knowledge that have been instrumental in his successful career in software development and engineering leadership.