Dhaval Patel
About Dhaval Patel
Dhaval Patel is a Director of Software Engineering with extensive experience in software development and quality assurance. He has held various roles at FINRA and has a strong background in building collaborative teams and delivering complex software solutions.
Work at FINRA
Currently, Dhaval Patel serves as the Director of Software Engineering at FINRA, a position he has held since 2019. His tenure at FINRA spans multiple roles, including Software Engineering Manager from 2015 to 2019, Technology Delivery Lead from 2012 to 2015, Software Quality Assurance Lead from 2011 to 2012, and Senior Software Test & Automation Engineer from 2008 to 2011. Throughout his time at FINRA, he has led significant projects, including the delivery of a multi-million dollar big data analytics solution utilizing AWS cloud technologies, which modernized data analysis methods.
Education and Expertise
Dhaval Patel earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Sardar Patel University, completing his studies from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Digital Signal Processing and Embedded Engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas, where he studied from 2003 to 2005. His educational background complements his extensive expertise in software engineering, particularly in building self-empowered development teams and supporting Agile methodologies.
Background
Before his extensive career at FINRA, Dhaval Patel worked at Texas Instruments as an Embedded Software Engineer for five months in 2005. He also served as a QA Engineer at Freddie Mac from 2005 to 2006. His diverse experience includes leading software delivery across all phases of the software development lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on post-deployment DevOps practices.
Achievements
During his career, Dhaval Patel has demonstrated a commitment to innovation and efficiency in software engineering. Notably, he led the implementation of a multi-million dollar big data analytics solution at FINRA, which replaced a legacy system and transformed data analysis processes. His leadership in developing collaborative, Agile-focused teams has contributed to successful project outcomes and enhanced operational capabilities.