Harsh Patel
About Harsh Patel
Harsh Patel is the Director of Design Engineering at Core Scientific, specializing in computational fluid dynamics and thermal management solutions for data centers. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various engineering roles at companies such as Mitsubishi Power, FOX Factory, and Milwaukee Tool.
Current Role at Core Scientific
Harsh Patel serves as the Director of Design Engineering at Core Scientific, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the design and engineering aspects of data centers, emphasizing thermal management solutions. Patel is involved in supplier negotiations and contractor onboarding for various data center projects, ensuring efficient operations and project execution.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Harsh Patel gained diverse engineering experience across several companies. He worked at Mitsubishi Power as an Engineer from 2012 to 2015, and later at Bucher Industries AG as a Co-op for seven months in 2016. He also served as a Mechanical Engineer at FOX Factory for four months in 2019 and held a position as a New Product Development Manufacturing Engineer at Milwaukee Tool from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise in Mechanical Engineering
Harsh Patel earned a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. His expertise includes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and he specializes in liquid immersion cooling technologies, particularly in the context of data center design and thermal management solutions.
Internship and Early Career Development
In 2011, Harsh Patel completed a two-month internship at Ingersoll Rand India in Ahmedabad, which marked the beginning of his engineering career. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in various engineering capacities, contributing to his professional development in the field.
Technological Engagement and Innovations
Harsh Patel engages with advanced technologies related to artificial intelligence, blockchain, and crypto-mining. His involvement in these areas reflects a commitment to integrating innovative solutions within data center operations, aligning with current trends in technology and engineering.