Sonali Deshpande
About Sonali Deshpande
Sonali Deshpande is a Senior Navigation Engineer at Relay Robotics, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology and a Master's Degree in Robotic Systems Development from Carnegie Mellon University.
Work at Relay Robotics
Sonali Deshpande currently holds the position of Senior Navigation Engineer at Relay Robotics, a role she has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, she focuses on developing advanced navigation systems for robotic applications. Prior to her current role, she worked at Relay Robotics as a Robotics Engineer from 2018 to 2022, contributing to various projects in the field of robotics. Her experience at Relay Robotics spans a total of four years, during which she gained significant expertise in navigation technologies.
Education and Expertise
Sonali Deshpande earned her Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Robotic Systems Development from Carnegie Mellon University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2015. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both electrical engineering and robotics, enabling her to excel in her professional roles.
Previous Work Experience
Before her tenure at Relay Robotics, Sonali Deshpande worked in various engineering roles. She served as a Perception Systems Engineer at General Motors from 2016 to 2017, where she focused on perception technologies for automotive applications. Following this, she joined Mayfield Robotics as a Robotics Software Engineer from 2017 to 2018, contributing to software development for robotic systems. Her diverse experience in the robotics industry spans multiple companies and roles, enhancing her technical skills.
Career Timeline
Sonali Deshpande's career in robotics began after she completed her Bachelor's Degree in 2014. She first worked at General Motors as a Perception Systems Engineer from 2016 to 2017. She then transitioned to Mayfield Robotics as a Robotics Software Engineer for one year, from 2017 to 2018. Following this, she joined Relay Robotics as a Robotics Engineer, where she worked until 2022. In 2022, she was promoted to Senior Navigation Engineer at Relay Robotics, marking a significant advancement in her career.