Pratik Dhanave
About Pratik Dhanave
Pratik Dhanave is a Go Senior Product Developer currently at Searce Inc, with extensive experience in open source contributions and mentoring in various Google Summer of Code programs. He has a background in Python concurrency and test-driven development, and has worked with notable companies including Google, Ericsson, and Mozilla.
Current Role at Searce Inc
Pratik Dhanave currently holds the position of Go Senior Product Developer at Searce Inc, a role he has occupied since 2022. He works remotely and focuses on developing and enhancing products using the Go programming language. His responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Previous Experience in Open Source Contributions
Pratik has a significant background in open source contributions, having been involved with various projects since 2011. He served as an Open Source Contributor at Skycoin from 2021 to 2022. His contributions include working on projects such as Google Cloud Spanner Migration Tool, Gocloud, and Nodecloud, showcasing his commitment to the open source community.
Mentorship in Google Summer of Code
Pratik has participated as a mentor in multiple iterations of Google Summer of Code. His mentorship spans from 2019 to 2024, where he has guided students in their projects. He has also mentored for Google Code In during 2019 and 2020, demonstrating his dedication to fostering new talent in the tech community.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Pratik studied at Pune Institute of Computer Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology from 2010 to 2015. He also completed his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) at Fergusson College from 2008 to 2010. His educational foundation has equipped him with the skills necessary for his career in software development.
Specialization in Software Development
Pratik specializes in Python concurrency and emphasizes test-driven development (TDD) and deployment-first mental models for Kubernetes. His technical expertise is complemented by his experience in application development, particularly in Golang, which he applied during his tenure at Ericsson and CloudCover.