Mahek Kakkar
About Mahek Kakkar
Mahek Kakkar is a Software Engineer currently working at IBM as an Accelerate Program Hardware Developer since 2022. She has a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and has experience in project management, AI, and machine learning.
Work at IBM
Mahek Kakkar is currently employed at IBM as an Accelerate Program Hardware Developer. She has been in this role since 2022, accumulating two years of experience in the position. Her work focuses on hardware development within the Accelerate Program, contributing to various projects and initiatives at IBM.
Work at Thomson Reuters
In addition to her role at IBM, Mahek Kakkar has been working as a Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters since 2022. She operates within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, where she applies her technical skills in software development to support the company's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Mahek Kakkar pursued her education at The University of Texas at Austin, where she studied Electrical and Computer Engineering. She is expected to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in 2024, having enrolled in 2020. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, and she has developed a strong interest in Project Management, AI, and Machine Learning.
Background in Teaching
Before her engineering roles, Mahek Kakkar gained experience in education. She worked as a Math and Reading Instructor at Gideon Math & Reading Center from 2019 to 2020 and served as an Academic Tutor at Sylvan Learning Center for two months in 2021. These positions allowed her to develop communication and instructional skills.
Leadership Experience
During her time at The University of Texas at Austin, Mahek Kakkar led student organizations, including the Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering (WECE). This leadership role involved organizing events and initiatives to support and promote women in the engineering field.