Akanksha Patel
About Akanksha Patel
Akanksha Patel is a Computational Optimization Scientist at ExxonMobil with a background in operations research and computer science.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Akanksha Patel is currently employed as a Computational Optimization Scientist at ExxonMobil since 2020. Her role involves leveraging computational techniques to optimize operations within the company. She applies her extensive knowledge of optimization solvers and programming languages to enhance efficiency and decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at Opex Analytics
Prior to joining ExxonMobil, Akanksha Patel worked at Opex Analytics as an Operations Research Consultant from 2019 to 2020. During her time there, she used her expertise in optimization and analytical tools to assist clients in addressing complex operational challenges. She was based in Bangalore, where she applied her skills in data analysis and operations research.
Research Internship at University of Helsinki
In 2017, Akanksha Patel held a research internship at the University of Helsinki for a duration of two months. During this period, she was involved in various research projects in Southern Finland, contributing to scholarly work and gaining hands-on experience in the research field.
Academic Background and Research at IIT Bombay
Akanksha Patel has a rich academic background from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where she studied Computer Science and earned her Master of Technology (M.Tech.) degree from 2012 to 2014. Afterward, she pursued research as a scholar from 2014 to 2019, alongside her roles as a teaching assistant in 2013 and 2014. Her academic work primarily focused on computer science and optimization techniques, which laid the foundation for her career in computational optimization.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Akanksha Patel possesses a wide range of technical skills. She is proficient with optimization solvers like Gurobi, CPLEX, and Bonmin, and programming languages such as AMPL and Python-PuLP. Her expertise extends to network tools (Click, tcpdump, Wireshark), simulation tools (mininet, ns-3, ns-2), and virtualization tools (VirtualBox, virsh). Additionally, she is skilled in operating systems (Linux, Windows 7+), database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL), and uses various other technical tools including LaTeX, Beamer, and shell scripting.