Rahul Borkar
About Rahul Borkar
Rahul Borkar is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in the technology sector, currently working at Dremio since 2022. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Microsoft and Intel, contributing to projects involving query optimization and testing infrastructure.
Work at Dremio
Rahul Borkar has been employed at Dremio as a Software Engineer since 2022. His role involves contributing to the development of data solutions and enhancing the overall software architecture. Dremio focuses on simplifying data access and analytics, and Borkar's expertise supports the company's mission in the data management space.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Prior to his current position, Borkar worked at Microsoft for three years in various roles. He served as a Software Engineer II from 2021 to 2022 and as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he contributed to enhancing the query engine and developing new testing infrastructure. He also worked on the PREDICT function for Synapse, focusing on parsing, translation, and distributed query optimization logic. Additionally, he mentored interns and assisted in onboarding new team members.
Internships at Micron Technology
Borkar completed two internships at Micron Technology. He worked as an Automata Processor Hardware Engineer Intern for three months in 2015 in the Boise, Idaho area. He then served as an HPC Hardware Engineering Intern for three months in 2016 in the Greater Seattle Area. These experiences provided him with foundational skills in hardware engineering.
Education and Expertise
Rahul Borkar holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Oregon State University, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2013 to 2017. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in software development and engineering principles.
Early Career at Intel Corporation
Borkar began his career with internships at Intel Corporation. He worked as an Android Lab Intern in 2014 for three months and as a User Experience Lab Intern in 2012 for two months. These roles contributed to his understanding of hardware and user experience design.