Pratik Thakur
About Pratik Thakur
Pratik Thakur is a Software Development Engineer at BrowserStack with a background in various development roles and a strong competitive programming profile.
Current Role at BrowserStack
Pratik Thakur currently holds the position of Software Development Engineer - Customer Engineering at BrowserStack. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that cater to customer requirements. His work involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that BrowserStack's software products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining BrowserStack, Pratik Thakur accumulated diverse experience in software development through various roles. At Edufied, he worked as a Mean Stack Developer Intern for four months in Singapore in 2021-2022. He also served as a Software Engineer at The Sparks Foundation for one month and as a React Developer at VPS Techub for another month, both in Mumbai, Maharashtra. In addition, Pratik contributed as a Python Developer at Zen Music Academy and gained hands-on experience in software testing with Selenium at Thakur College Of Engineering and Technology, each for one month in 2020.
Educational Background
Pratik Thakur obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Information Technology from the University of Mumbai, studying from 2018 to 2022. Prior to his university education, he attended Thakur College of Science & Commerce, where he studied Computer Science from 2015 to 2017. His foundational education was completed at SVIT, Vasad Official, where he achieved his SSC from 2008 to 2015.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Pratik Thakur has demonstrated leadership qualities by co-founding ProgrammersArmy, a community aimed at sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration among developers. He formerly represented CodeChef as a Campus Chapter representative from 2020 to 2021 in India, further showcasing his engagement in the programming community.
Competitive Programming and Content Creation
Pratik Thakur has achieved notable success in competitive programming, attaining a 4-star rating on CodeChef and a 5-star rating on HackerRank. He also runs a YouTube channel where he teaches Competitive Programming, Maths, and Physics, leveraging his skills to help others improve their technical knowledge.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional and educational pursuits, Pratik Thakur is an enthusiast in the stock market and finance sector. He is also a fitness enthusiast, with a particular focus on powerlifting, indicating a balanced approach to both mental and physical well-being.