Jigar Patel
About Jigar Patel
Jigar Patel serves as the Chief Technology Officer at HAAS Alert, where he has worked since 2015. He has a strong background in technology and project management, having held various roles at JPMorgan Chase and co-founded Janitor, Ltd.
Work at HAAS Alert
Jigar Patel has served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at HAAS Alert since 2015. In this role, he has been instrumental in developing a distributed system that includes a public API, mobile solutions for iOS and Android, and in-car integration with Live App, SDL, and GENIVI. Patel has also initiated open source automotive platform integration for first responder notification systems, ensuring that HAAS Alert's solutions align with emergency personnel procedures. His efforts include optimizing data sets for Intelligent Traffic Systems and conducting extensive field research to enhance the company's offerings.
Previous Experience
Before joining HAAS Alert, Jigar Patel co-founded Janitor, Ltd., where he worked as Chief Technologist from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he held various roles at JPMorgan Chase, including Program Manager and Project Manager, from 2010 to 2015. He also worked as a Business Analyst at the same organization from 2007 to 2010. Earlier in his career, Patel was a Product Engineer at Torex Retail from 2002 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Jigar Patel earned a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from DePaul University, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from DeVry, which he obtained from 1996 to 1999. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in technology and systems development, which he applies in his current role at HAAS Alert.
Field Research and Development Initiatives
Patel has conducted extensive field research, including hundreds of hours of infield observations and ride-alongs with emergency personnel. This research has informed the development of HAAS Alert's solutions, ensuring they meet the needs of first responders. He has also interviewed multiple municipalities to align the company's offerings with emergency personnel procedures, facilitating seamless integration into existing systems.