Abhijit Rao
About Abhijit Rao
Abhijit Rao is a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and project management. He has worked at notable companies including SparkCognition, Cerner Corporation, and Cognizant Technology Solutions, and holds a Bachelor of Technology from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and a Master of Science from The University of Texas at Dallas.
Current Role at SparkCognition
Abhijit Rao currently serves as a Staff Software Engineer at SparkCognition, a position he has held since 2023. He works in a hybrid capacity in the Austin, Texas area. In this role, he manages the roadmap for the Industrial AI Suite, focusing on its strategic direction and ensuring timely delivery. His responsibilities include developing component libraries and tools aimed at enhancing team efficiency and effectiveness.
Previous Experience at SparkCognition
Prior to his current role, Abhijit Rao worked at SparkCognition as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2023. During this time, he contributed to various projects and initiatives, leveraging his technical expertise to drive software development excellence. His focus on derisking projects helped ensure that they met and exceeded customer expectations.
Career at Cerner Corporation
Abhijit Rao was employed at Cerner Corporation in various capacities from 2014 to 2020. He started as a Software Engineer and later advanced to the role of Senior Software Engineer. His tenure at Cerner included three years in the Kansas City, Missouri area, where he worked on software solutions that supported healthcare services.
Education and Expertise
Abhijit Rao holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Dallas, completing his degree from 2012 to 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his technical acumen and project management skills.
Early Career at Cognizant Technology Solutions
Abhijit Rao began his professional career at Cognizant Technology Solutions, where he worked as a Programmer Analyst from 2011 to 2012. He also served as a Programmer Analyst Trainee from 2010 to 2011. His experience at Cognizant took place at the Bangalore Golf View Campus, where he gained valuable insights into software development and project execution.