Dhaval Patel
About Dhaval Patel
Dhaval Patel serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Handshake, where he focuses on software development and team building. He has held various engineering leadership roles at prominent companies such as LinkedIn and Uber, accumulating extensive experience in infrastructure and developer platforms.
Current Role at Handshake
Dhaval Patel serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Handshake, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leading engineering initiatives and has been involved in infrastructure, developer platform, and search platform projects. His leadership is pivotal in shaping the technical direction of the company.
Previous Experience at LinkedIn
Dhaval Patel has extensive experience at LinkedIn, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2022, overseeing engineering teams in Sunnyvale, California. Prior to that, he served as a Staff Software Engineer and an Apprentice Manager from 2014 to 2015 and was involved in various engineering capacities, including Software Engineer in Mobile and Team Money. His journey at LinkedIn began with an internship in 2010.
Experience at Uber
Before joining Handshake, Dhaval Patel worked at Uber as Engineering Manager II from 2015 to 2020. During his tenure, he contributed to significant engineering projects and team management, enhancing the operational efficiency of the engineering department.
Educational Background
Dhaval Patel earned a Master of Science in Software Engineering from San Jose State University, studying from 2009 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering and leadership.
Engineering Leadership and Focus
Dhaval Patel has a strong focus on building software and teams, which is evident through his various engineering leadership roles across high-profile tech companies. His passion for these areas has driven his involvement in significant initiatives and team development throughout his career.