Harshil Dhariwal
About Harshil Dhariwal
Harshil Dhariwal is an Engineering Lead with a strong background in software development and team leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and a Master of Science in Computer Science, and has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including Sway AI and Ford Motor Company.
Work at Sway AI
Harshil Dhariwal currently serves as the Engineering Lead at Sway AI, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for mentoring and onboarding new talents within the engineering team, fostering a collaborative environment. He previously worked at Sway AI as a Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) from 2021 to 2022 and as a Technical Lead for four months in 2022. His contributions include setting up centralized best practices for development, testing, and documentation.
Education and Expertise
Harshil Dhariwal earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from the Indore Institute of Science and Technology, studying from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where he studied from 2019 to 2021. His expertise includes developing isomorphic applications using Angular with GraphQL and leading Agile ceremonies.
Professional Background
Harshil Dhariwal has a diverse professional background in software engineering. He began his career as a Programmer Intern at Bitwise Inc from 2014 to 2015, later becoming a Programmer there until 2016. He then worked at Volkswagen IT Services India Pvt. Ltd. as an Assistant Manager (Software Engineer) from 2016 to 2017 and as a Senior Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019. He also held positions at iknowvate Technologies and Ford Motor Company before joining Sway AI.
Mentorship and Team Development
In his current role, Harshil Dhariwal plays a significant part in mentoring new engineers and fostering a growth-oriented culture within the team. He emphasizes collaboration and knowledge sharing, which contributes to the overall development of the engineering team. His experience in leading Agile ceremonies supports the timely execution of engineering goals.
Code Quality and Best Practices
Harshil Dhariwal is committed to maintaining high-quality standards in software development. He performs code reviews to ensure code hygiene and contributes to establishing centralized best practices for development, testing, and documentation within the engineering team. His focus on quality and best practices enhances the overall efficiency and reliability of the software products developed by his team.