Udey Rishi
About Udey Rishi
Udey Rishi is a Staff Software Engineer currently working at Faire, where he serves as the Android Tech Lead on the Mobile Platform team. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having previously held positions at companies such as Shopify, Garmin, NVIDIA, and Microsoft.
Current Role at Faire
Udey Rishi currently serves as a Staff Software Engineer at Faire, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is the Android Tech Lead on the Mobile Platform team. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of mobile applications, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and leading technical initiatives within the team.
Previous Experience at Shopify
Prior to his current role, Udey Rishi worked at Shopify as a Staff Software Engineer from 2017 to 2021. During this four-year tenure, he contributed to various projects, enhancing the platform's functionality and user experience. He initially joined Shopify as a Software Developer Intern in 2016 for three months, gaining foundational experience in software development.
Internship Experience
Udey Rishi has completed several internships that have shaped his career. He interned at Garmin as a Software Engineer Intern in 2014 for three months and at NVIDIA in 2016 for three months. Additionally, he worked as a Software Development Engineering Intern at Microsoft in 2015 for seven months. These experiences provided him with diverse technical skills and insights into different aspects of software engineering.
Education and Academic Background
Udey Rishi studied at the University of Alberta, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Computer Engineering. His studies spanned from 2012 to 2017, equipping him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and software development practices.
Early Career and Research Experience
Before entering the software engineering field, Udey Rishi worked at the University of Alberta's Population Research Lab as a Telephone Research Interviewer from 2013 to 2014 for one year. He also held a position as a Software Engineer at the University of Alberta for four months in 2015 to 2016, where he applied his engineering skills in an academic setting.