Advait Gupte
About Advait Gupte
Advait Gupte is an Application Support Engineer II currently working at Rent The Runway since 2021. He has a diverse background in technology roles, including positions at Tradeweb, Equity READ, and Millennium Management, and holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Rent the Runway
Advait Gupte currently serves as an Application Support Engineer II at Rent the Runway, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves providing technical support and ensuring the smooth operation of applications within the company. He is based in Secaucus, New Jersey, where he applies his expertise in application support to enhance user experience and system functionality.
Previous Experience in Application Support
Prior to his current position, Advait worked at Rent the Runway as an Application Support Engineer from 2019 to 2021. This two-year tenure allowed him to develop a deep understanding of the company's systems and processes. He also held the role of Assistant to the Vice President of Technology - Application Support at Tradeweb for six months in 2018, where he supported technology initiatives in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Educational Background
Advait Gupte holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from MCT's Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Information Technology from Thakur Polytechnic between 2008 and 2011.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Advait possesses strong technical skills, particularly in Selenium WebDriver, which is utilized for automating web applications for testing. He has a solid understanding of Quality Assurance (QA) processes, essential for ensuring software quality and reliability. His experience includes proficiency in SQL for database management and data manipulation, as well as expertise in GUI test automation.
Early Career and Internships
Advait began his career with various internships, including a QA Engineer Intern position at Retensa Employee Retention in 2017 and a Software Engineer Intern role at Millennium Management in the same year. He also worked as a Graduate Assistant at Stevens Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2018, where he contributed to the Office of the Registrar. His early experiences laid the foundation for his career in technology and application support.