Shyam Patel

Shyam Patel is an accomplished Automation and Controls Engineer II at SpaceX, specializing in the scalable production of quality satellites as part of the Starlink project. Previously, Shyam served as a Lead Development Innovator at Nike, where a multi-faceted role focused on integrating research and development efforts with product growth, particularly in automation and robotics within the Nike Explore Team. Shyam's background includes significant research as a Graduate Researcher at UC Irvine, where explorations in tensegrity systems led to published work on energy absorption and optimization in engineering. Further experience includes internships at Nike, AB Controls, and Vusar, demonstrating expertise in robotic integration, automation systems, CAD design, and software development. Shyam holds a Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from UC Irvine.