Ronak Sharma
About Ronak Sharma
Ronak Sharma is a Sales and Client Engineer at Thought Machine, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in software engineering and systems engineering, with previous roles at Capital One, Rolls-Royce, and The University of Sheffield.
Work at Thought Machine
Currently, Ronak Sharma serves as a Sales and Client Engineer at Thought Machine, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he manages and responds to various Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs). He has led product design discussions, presenting banking products to C-suite executives and effectively communicating the path to modern core transformation. Ronak has also developed learning materials and led academy sessions for new hires, delivering technical demonstrations on technologies such as Kafka and Kubernetes. His contributions include creating design documentation for features as part of the software development lifecycle and conducting extensive unit, simulation, and integration testing before product releases.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Ronak Sharma has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at several prominent organizations. He was a Software Engineer at Capital One from 2020 to 2021 and later transitioned to a Data Scientist role at the same company from 2021 to 2022. Prior to this, he completed an internship as a Systems Engineering Intern at Rolls-Royce from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes a role as a Software Engineer Team Lead at Avalon ROV, where he worked from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he contributed as an Android Developer at The University of Sheffield for two months in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Ronak Sharma earned a Master of Engineering (MEng.) degree in Computer Systems Engineering from The University of Sheffield, where he studied from 2015 to 2020. His educational background includes extensive involvement in various projects, such as the Industry 4.0 Demonstration and a final year project focused on a Neural-Fuzzy System for Predicting Surface Metrology Parameters. He also studied at Apeejay School Pitampura in Delhi, India, where he completed secondary and senior examinations conducted by CBSE India. Additionally, he pursued music performance studies at Prayag Sangeet Samiti.
Involvement in Student Organizations
During his time at The University of Sheffield, Ronak Sharma actively participated in student organizations. He served as an Events Officer for the International Students' Committee from 2017 to 2018 and was an International Engineering Ambassador from 2016 to 2020. His roles included being a Student Ambassador at the One World Society and working as a Crew Member at the Technical Services Committee of the Sheffield Students' Union. These positions allowed him to engage with the student community and contribute to various events and initiatives.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Ronak Sharma has developed a strong technical skill set throughout his career. He has experience in developing bespoke banking products using Python, tailored for both production and non-production purposes. He has also created design documentation and conducted extensive testing to ensure product quality. His expertise extends to leading proof of concept workshops, including demos and presentations, to help stakeholders visualize digital transformation. His technical knowledge encompasses various technologies, including Kafka and Kubernetes, which he has demonstrated to new hires.