Dhruv Patel
About Dhruv Patel
Dhruv Patel is a Software Engineer currently employed at Kodiak Robotics, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held positions at various companies and educational institutions, and possesses expertise in cloud infrastructure and autonomous vehicle projects.
Work at Kodiak Robotics
Dhruv Patel has been employed as a Software Engineer at Kodiak Robotics since 2022. In this role, he has contributed to projects focused on autonomous vehicles, leveraging his expertise in software development to enhance the functionality and performance of these systems.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Dhruv Patel worked at Cox Automotive Inc. as a Software Engineer II for 7 months in 2022. He also served as a Software Engineer I at the same company from 2021 to 2022 for 9 months. His experience at Cox Automotive involved various software development tasks that contributed to the company's technological initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Dhruv Patel holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Old Dominion University, completed from 2019 to 2021, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, achieved from 2018 to 2020. He also earned an Associate of Science in Computer Science from Thomas Nelson Community College from 2016 to 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in cloud infrastructure management using Terraform and AWS, as well as proficiency in automated testing frameworks.
Background in Development Roles
Dhruv Patel has a diverse background in software development roles. He worked as a Full Stack Developer at Internet Archive for 4 months in 2020 and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Old Dominion University from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a Research Associate at the Old Dominion University Research Foundation for 1 year from 2019 to 2020. His roles have equipped him with skills in both front-end and back-end development, utilizing technologies such as ReactJS and NodeJS.
Interests in Technology
Dhruv Patel has a keen interest in advancements in Android phones and wearable technology. He enjoys discussing and exploring the field of autonomous vehicles, reflecting his passion for staying updated with the latest technological trends and innovations.