Kinjal Patel

Kinjal Patel has over 15 years of experience in software engineering. They are currently working as a Principal Firmware Engineer at Astera Labs since October 2022. Prior to that, Kinjal worked at KIOXIA America, Inc. from 2017 to 2022, initially as a Sr Staff Software Design Engineer and later as a Principal Software Design Engineer.

They also had experience as a Sr Firmware Engineer at SMART High Reliability Solutions in 2016. Before that, Kinjal worked as a Sr Software Engineer at Dell (Ocarina Networks) on contract with Mayosys Solutions Inc. from May 2016 to September 2016.

Kinjal's career includes roles such as Sr. Software Development Engineer at Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. in 2015, Sr. Software Engineer at Marvell Semiconductor Inc on contract with Mayosys Solutions Inc. from 2012 to 2015, Sr. Software Engineer at Larsen & Toubro in 2011, and Sr. Engineer-Software at Advanced Systek Private Limited (GE Oil & Gas) from 2007 to 2011.

They started their career as a Jr. Software Engineer at Semitronik Industries in 2006. Throughout their career, Kinjal has gained expertise in firmware and software development, Linux device driver development, debugging, and testing.

Kinjal Patel completed a Diploma in Computer Engineering from Technical Education Board, Gujarat from 2000 to 2003. Following that, from 2003 to 2006, they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electronics Engineering from North Maharashtra University. Additionally, Kinjal Patel has obtained a certification in Preventing Workplace Harassment from Emtrain.