Rasesh Patel
About Rasesh Patel
Rasesh Patel is a System QA Engineer at Rapyuta Robotics in Chicago, Illinois, where he specializes in enhancing warehouse productivity through Hardware-in-the-Loop testing for autonomous robots. He has a background in software quality assurance and holds a Bachelor of Technology and a Master of Science in relevant fields.
Work at Rapyuta Robotics
Rasesh Patel serves as a System QA Engineer at Rapyuta Robotics, a role he has held since 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. In this position, he focuses on enhancing productivity in warehouse environments through Hardware-in-the-Loop testing. He also fine-tunes localization and mapping for autonomous robots, contributing to the company's innovative solutions in robotics. Patel appreciates working in smaller teams, referred to as 'squads,' which allows for overlapping responsibilities that enhance productivity and facilitate learning.
Previous Experience at Tesla
Prior to his current role, Rasesh Patel worked as a Software QA Engineer at Tesla for four months in 2023, based in Fremont, California. During his time at Tesla, he contributed to quality assurance processes, ensuring that software met the necessary standards for performance and reliability. This experience added to his expertise in the tech industry, particularly in high-pressure environments.
Educational Background
Rasesh Patel holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology in Surat. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Dallas. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his work in system quality assurance and software engineering.
Career at Oracle and The University of Texas at Dallas
Before his roles at Tesla and Rapyuta Robotics, Rasesh Patel worked at Oracle in Financial Services as a Software Engineer for three years, from 2018 to 2021, in Bengaluru, India. He also gained valuable experience as a Student Assistant at The University of Texas at Dallas from 2021 to 2023. These positions helped him develop a proactive mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguous product requirement documents.
Skills and Methodologies
Rasesh Patel is skilled in enhancing productivity through various techniques, including advocating for cleaner codebases and faster automation with tools like GitHub Copilot. He finds Agile methodology particularly effective for his work style, which emphasizes collaboration and efficient, iterative processes. His approach aligns with his preference for working in dynamic environments that foster innovation and continuous improvement.