Abhilash Chowdhary
About Abhilash Chowdhary
Abhilash Chowdhary is an Engineering Manager specializing in Motion Planning and Controls at Serve Robotics, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in robotics, having held various engineering roles at companies such as Postmates, Uber, and Yahoo!, and holds degrees in Computer Engineering and Computer Science.
Work at Serve Robotics
Abhilash Chowdhary has been serving as the Engineering Manager for Motion Planning and Controls at Serve Robotics since 2021. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the development of the navigation stack for the company's robots. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects and leading a team focused on motion planning and control systems. As a founding engineer, he has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of Serve Robotics, which is based in San Francisco, California.
Previous Experience in Robotics
Before joining Serve Robotics, Chowdhary held several positions in the robotics field. He worked at Postmates Inc. as Robotics Lead for Motion Planning and Controls for five months in 2020, following a year as a Robotics Engineer at the same company. Additionally, he was a Senior Robotics Researcher at RobotWits for ten months in 2019, where he contributed to robotics research before the company was acquired by Waymo. His experience spans both research and practical applications in the robotics industry.
Education and Expertise
Chowdhary holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering with a focus on Robotics from Virginia Tech. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science from the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH). His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in robotics and motion planning. He has demonstrated expertise in both quantitative finance and web technologies, alongside his primary focus on robotics.
Career Background
Abhilash Chowdhary has a diverse career background that includes various engineering roles across multiple companies. He worked as a Software Engineer at Yahoo! for two years in Bengaluru, India, and later served as a Backend Engineer at Thinknum for seven months in New York City. He also held a brief position as a Robotics Lead at Uber for two months in 2021. His career trajectory showcases a blend of software engineering and robotics expertise.
Research Contributions
Chowdhary's research contributions include his role as a Graduate Research Assistant at Virginia Tech from 2015 to 2017. During this time, he focused on advancing knowledge in robotics, which complements his practical experience in the industry. His work in research and development has been integral to his career, allowing him to apply theoretical concepts to real-world challenges in robotics.