Jinal Patel
About Jinal Patel
Jinal Patel is a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in application development and a strong educational background in computer science. He has worked for various organizations, including FINRA and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and holds a Master of Science degree from the State University of New York at Albany.
Current Role at FINRA
Jinal Patel serves as a Senior Software Developer at FINRA, having joined the organization in 2022. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support FINRA's regulatory mission. His work contributes to the organization's efforts in ensuring market integrity and investor protection within the financial services industry.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining FINRA, Jinal Patel held several positions in software development. He worked as a Senior Software Developer at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, he was an Application Developer at Synechron from 2016 to 2018. His early career included roles as a Student Assistant in Application Development at the NYS Office of Information Technology Services and as a .NET Developer intern at Theta Discoveries, Inc.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Jinal Patel obtained a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science from U.V Patel College of Engineering, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from the State University of New York at Albany, completing his studies from 2014 to 2016. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in software development and technology.
Teaching and Graduate Experience
During his time at the State University of New York at Albany, Jinal Patel worked as a Graduate Student from 2014 to 2016. He also served as a Teaching Assistant for a brief period in 2015. These roles allowed him to engage with academic content and support fellow students, enhancing his understanding of software development principles and practices.
Early Career Development
Jinal Patel began his career in software development with a role as a Project Trainee at iCoderz in 2014, where he worked for four months. This experience was followed by an internship as a .NET Developer at Theta Discoveries, Inc. in 2015. These early positions laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the technology sector.