Meghdeep Jana
About Meghdeep Jana
Meghdeep Jana is a Robotics Software Engineer with extensive experience in robotics, having worked with various organizations including Pebble and Carnegie Mellon University. He holds a B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, and a Master's degree in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University.
Current Role at Pebble
Meghdeep Jana currently serves as a Robotics Software Engineer at Pebble, a position he has held since 2023 in Sunnyvale, California. In this role, he focuses on advancing robotics technology to enhance the recreational vehicle (RV) experience. His contributions are part of a broader initiative to integrate robotics into everyday applications, aiming to improve functionality and user experience.
Previous Experience at Peppermint Robotics
Meghdeep Jana was part of the early engineering team at Peppermint Robotics, where he worked as a Robotics Engineer from 2020 to 2021 for 11 months in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He played a significant role in foundational projects that shaped the company's direction. He later returned to Peppermint Robotics as a Senior Robotics Engineer for one month in 2021, further contributing to the company's engineering efforts.
Educational Background in Robotics and Engineering
Meghdeep Jana completed his Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, from 2015 to 2019. He then pursued a Master of Science in Robotics at Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 2021 to 2023. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in robotics and software engineering.
Research Experience at IIT Bombay and Carnegie Mellon University
Before joining Pebble, Meghdeep Jana worked as a Research Assistant at the Autonomous Robots and Multi-Agent Systems Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, from 2019 to 2020. He later served as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Bot Intelligence Group at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute from 2021 to 2023. These roles allowed him to engage in advanced research and development in robotics.
Internship and Early Career Roles
Meghdeep Jana gained practical experience as a Robotics Software Engineering Intern at Outrider in 2022 for three months in the Denver Metropolitan Area. He also worked as an Associate Research Engineer at poboT Labs Private Limited for three months in 2019 in Mumbai, India. His diverse experiences across various organizations have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the robotics field.