Siddharth Patel
About Siddharth Patel
Siddharth Patel serves as a Software Architect and DevOps Manager at VIZ Media, where he has worked since 2012. He has a background in computer science and experience with notable organizations such as Oracle and NASA Ames Research Center.
Work at Viz Media
Siddharth Patel has been employed at VIZ Media since 2012, where he holds the position of Software Architect and DevOps Manager. Over his 12 years at the company, he has played a crucial role in the development and management of various applications, including the VIZ Manga application for Android. His responsibilities include managing app updates and redesigns, as well as improving the performance and stability of VIZ Manga applications for iPad and iPhone. He has contributed significantly to the implementation of a common infrastructure for re-branded apps.
Previous Experience
Before joining VIZ Media, Siddharth Patel worked at Oracle as a Senior Member of Technical Staff from 2007 to 2012. His earlier experience includes a role as a Summer Volunteer Intern at NASA Ames Research Center in 2003, where he contributed for three months. Additionally, he served as a Teaching Assistant for the CS1 SICP course at the California Institute of Technology from 2005 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Siddharth Patel's educational background includes multiple degrees and programs. He studied at Mission College from 2001 to 2004, earning an A.A. in Mathematics, A.S. in Physical Sciences, and A.A. in General Studies. He attended the University of California, Berkeley for a Summer Program in Computer Science in 2004. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the California Institute of Technology from 2004 to 2007.
Technical Contributions
Siddharth Patel has made significant contributions to the technical landscape at VIZ Media. He designed and implemented data models to reduce performance overhead in Rails backend systems. His work includes the development, testing, and production deployment of applications and services on AWS cloud, utilizing tools such as Chef, Vagrant, Docker, and CI/CD. He has also improved the performance and stability of mobile applications by reorganizing app components to leverage the latest iOS features.