Adwait Patankar
About Adwait Patankar
Adwait Patankar is a Senior Engineering Manager at Espressif Systems, with extensive experience in software engineering and product development. He has held various roles in companies such as Persistent Systems, Accelerite, and Plezmo, and possesses strong skills in cloud technologies and software architecture.
Current Role at Espressif Systems
Adwait Patankar serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at Espressif Systems, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Pune and has been with the company for three years. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the technology sector.
Previous Experience at Persistent Systems
Prior to his current role, Adwait worked at Persistent Systems as a Project Lead from 2007 to 2012. During his five-year tenure, he managed various projects and contributed to the company's software development efforts, gaining valuable experience in project management and team leadership.
Career at Accelerite
Adwait Patankar held multiple positions at Accelerite, starting as a Principal Product Engineer from 2013 to 2016. He then advanced to Engineering Manager roles from 2016 to 2019. His responsibilities included overseeing product development and engineering teams, where he utilized his expertise in cloud technologies and virtualization.
Educational Background
Adwait completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering at the Maharashtra Institute of Technology from 1998 to 2002. He also studied at S.P. College and Katariya High School. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering and technology management.
Skills and Expertise
Adwait possesses strong skills in licensing due diligence and cloud deployments on platforms such as AWS and Azure. He has domain expertise in cloud technologies, virtualization, and backup & recovery. Additionally, he has developed soft skills including collaboration, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills through various projects.