Allen Mendes
About Allen Mendes
Allen Mendes is a Software Engineer and Data Science Lead with extensive experience in developing data-driven solutions across various companies, including Microsoft and Universal Robots. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Mumbai and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Robotics from North Carolina State University.
Current Role at RevolutionParts
Allen Mendes currently serves as a Software Engineer (Data Science Lead) at RevolutionParts, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data science techniques to enhance the company's software solutions. His responsibilities include leading the development of advanced algorithms and models to improve product recommendations and overall user experience.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Prior to his current role, Mendes worked at Microsoft as a Software Engineer 2 from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he collaborated with stakeholder leadership to prioritize projects based on their strategic value and business impact. This experience allowed him to gain insights into project management and the importance of aligning technical efforts with business objectives.
Work at Universal Robots A/S
From 2017 to 2021, Mendes was employed at Universal Robots A/S as a Software Engineer. He played a key role in implementing a REST API layer that integrated AI model outputs into the existing webstore API architecture at Revolution Parts. This integration aimed to enhance the functionality and responsiveness of the webstore, contributing to improved user engagement.
Education and Academic Background
Allen Mendes holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics Engineering from the University of Mumbai, which he completed from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Robotics from North Carolina State University, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering and data science.
Early Career and Contributions
Mendes began his career at SRI International as a Software Engineer for a brief period in 2016, where he developed an ETL pipeline that led to a 20% reduction in order cancellations. He also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at NC State Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering for five months in 2016, contributing to research initiatives in systems engineering.