Siddharth Saxena
About Siddharth Saxena
Siddharth Saxena is an Engineering Manager specializing in Firmware at Latch in New York. He has a background in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, with previous roles in firmware engineering and teaching assistance at various institutions.
Current Role at Latch
Siddharth Saxena serves as the Engineering Manager for Firmware at Latch, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees firmware development and engineering processes, contributing to the advancement of IoT products. His responsibilities include managing engineering teams and ensuring the successful implementation of firmware solutions. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Firmware Engineer at Latch for one year, further solidifying his expertise in firmware engineering within the company.
Previous Experience
Before joining Latch, Siddharth Saxena gained valuable experience in various roles. He worked as a Firmware Engineer at Latch from 2015 to 2018, where he focused on developing firmware for IoT devices. Additionally, he served as a Student Brand Manager at Bucketbolt.com for one year in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. His academic career included positions as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania, where he contributed to engineering education and research.
Education and Expertise
Siddharth Saxena holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics from the University of Mumbai, studying from 2009 to 2013. His educational background is complemented by his studies at Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, where he focused on engineering principles. This academic foundation supports his passion for developing IoT products and integrating hardware with programming.
Background
Siddharth Saxena's educational journey began at Holy Cross Convent School, where he studied from 2001 to 2007. He then attended Thakur College of Science and Commerce for two years before pursuing engineering degrees. His diverse educational experiences have equipped him with a strong foundation in electronics and engineering, which he applies in his current role at Latch. His interests lie in taking IoT products from the prototype stage to full manufacturing.