Siddhartha Gupta
About Siddhartha Gupta
Siddhartha Gupta is a Senior Engineer at Handshake in San Francisco, California, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in engineering, having held positions at Apple, Notion, Qualcomm, and other companies, and is passionate about technology and its impact on education.
Work at Handshake
Siddhartha Gupta has been employed as a Senior Engineer at Handshake since 2023. His role is based in San Francisco, California. At Handshake, he is involved in projects that align with the company's mission to enhance the lives of students through technology. His work focuses on leveraging innovative solutions to address educational challenges.
Previous Employment at Apple
Before joining Handshake, Siddhartha Gupta worked at Apple as a Technical Lead from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, he served as a caching Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) at the Apple Online Store. His responsibilities included overseeing technical aspects and ensuring efficient operations within the online platform.
Experience at Notion
Siddhartha Gupta worked at Notion from 2021 to 2022 as part of the Engineering - Core Product team. He was drawn to Notion's mission of making toolmaking accessible to a wider audience, particularly those without extensive coding skills. His contributions during this period focused on enhancing product capabilities and user experience.
Educational Background
Siddhartha Gupta studied Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree from 2009 to 2013. Prior to this, he attended Sanskriti School from 2006 to 2008, focusing on Sciences. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his career in technology and engineering.
Technical Skills and Interests
Siddhartha Gupta has a passion for exploring and working with various technologies, including Turi, AWS, GraphQL, Datastore, Firebase, and Solr. His technical expertise is complemented by his active contributions to online platforms like Wikipedia, where he edits and supplements content to enhance information accessibility.