Dhruva Dandekar
About Dhruva Dandekar
Dhruva Dandekar is a Principal Product Manager at Ridecell, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in product management and engineering, having previously held several key roles at Ridecell and other companies in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Work at Ridecell
Dhruva Dandekar has held multiple positions at Ridecell since joining the company in 2013. He currently serves as Principal Product Manager, a role he has occupied since 2020. Prior to this, he was a Senior Product Manager from 2018 to 2020 and a Senior Applications Engineer from 2013 to 2016. Throughout his tenure, he has contributed to various projects, including the development of a shared mobility and telematics hardware device in collaboration with a Tier 1 automotive company. He has also played a significant role in the implementation of Ridecell's vehicle security product and the Motorpool offering for government and employee fleets.
Education and Expertise
Dhruva Dandekar's educational background includes a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California, completed from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Mumbai, achieved from 2005 to 2009. His foundational education includes high school studies at RD National College, where he focused on Physics, Chemistry, Math, and Electronics. He completed his early education at St. Mary's School, I.C.S.E., from 1992 to 2003.
Background
Before joining Ridecell, Dhruva Dandekar gained experience in various roles within the technology sector. He worked as a Staff Engineer at Hammett & Edison, Inc. for one year in 2011-2012 and served as a Senior Applications Engineer at Summon (formerly InstantCab) for one year in 2013. Additionally, he completed a summer internship at Larsen & Toubro Ltd in 2010. His diverse background has equipped him with a strong foundation in product management and engineering.
Achievements
Dhruva Dandekar has been instrumental in several key initiatives at Ridecell. He led the development and implementation of the company's vehicle security product and formalized the API documentation repository. He managed upgrades to payment processing systems to enhance revenue collection and user experience. Additionally, he specified and shipped Ridecell's user communication module, allowing customers to customize their communication preferences. His contributions have significantly impacted the company's product offerings and operational efficiency.