Harit Desai
About Harit Desai
Harit Desai is a Staff Software Development Engineer in Test currently working at Fivetran in Oakland, California. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from UC Irvine and has extensive experience in software development and testing.
Work at Fivetran
Harit Desai currently serves as a Staff Software Development Engineer in Test at Fivetran, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked at Fivetran as a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test from 2022 to 2024 and as a Software Development Engineer in Test II from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Fivetran has been marked by his contributions to software testing and quality assurance in the company's operations based in Oakland, California.
Education and Expertise
Harit Desai earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Irvine, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He also completed his high school education at Montgomery High School from 2009 to 2013. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in software development and testing methodologies, which he applies in his professional roles.
Previous Experience at Beta Breakers
Before joining Fivetran, Harit Desai worked at Beta Breakers as a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test for five months in 2021. He initially joined Beta Breakers as a Software Development Engineer in Test, where he worked from 2017 to 2020 for three years. His experience at Beta Breakers contributed to his skills in software testing and development.
Role as Peer Academic Advisor
During his time at the University of California, Irvine, Harit Desai served as a Peer Academic Advisor at the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences from 2016 to 2017. In this role, he provided guidance and support to fellow students, helping them navigate their academic paths and making informed decisions regarding their studies.