Tirth Patel
About Tirth Patel
Tirth Patel is a Data Engineer with a Master's degree in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University. He has held various positions in data engineering and related fields, including roles at Skillz Inc. and ICBC, and has experience as a teaching and research assistant at Simon Fraser University.
Work at Skillz Inc.
Tirth Patel has been employed at Skillz Inc. as a Data Engineer since 2021. His role involves utilizing data engineering skills to support the company's operations. Skillz Inc. is known for its innovative approach to mobile gaming and competitive gaming platforms.
Education and Expertise
Tirth Patel holds a Master's degree in Computer Science with a Big Data Specialization from Simon Fraser University, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from L.D College of Engineering in Ahmedabad, India, from 2015 to 2019. His educational background provides a strong foundation in data engineering and related fields.
Previous Experience at Simon Fraser University
Tirth Patel has held multiple positions at Simon Fraser University. He worked as a Teaching Assistant for a total of seven months across two different periods in 2020 and 2021. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant for three months in 2021, contributing to academic projects and supporting faculty members.
Experience in Data Engineering
Before joining Skillz Inc., Tirth Patel worked as a Data Engineer at the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) for seven months in 2020. He also briefly worked as a Machine Learning Engineer at F(x) Data Cloud in 2018 and as a Software Engineer at Softvan in the same year. These roles provided him with diverse experience in data-related fields.
Early Education
Tirth Patel completed his schooling at H.B. Kapadia New High School, where he studied up to 12th grade in Science from 2003 to 2015. This foundational education set the stage for his later studies in engineering and computer science.