Kush Patel

A Rocket Scientist turned Computer Scientist

Chicago, IL

About

My name is Kush Patel. I graduated with a degree in Aerospace Engineering in 2017 from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Soon after, I found my love for programming and enrolled at Fullstack Academy, a premier coding bootcamp. When not coding, I enjoy exploring Chicago's food scene, travelling the world (also in hopes of finding good food) and lots of skiing!

Experience

My career has always been driven by a fascination with complex systems. I began in the hangars of Delta Air Lines as a Propulsion Engineer and navigated the intricacies of aviation pricing at United Airlines.

Today, I apply that same engineering rigor to the tech industry. Since then, I was a Frontend Engineer at Splitgraph, an early-stage disruptor that provides a serverless SQL API for building data driven applications from hundreds of datasources. Following Splitgraph’s acquisition by EnterpriseDB, I pivoted my focus toward developing high-stakes data migration tools for enterprise customers transitioning to Postgres. Currently, I am taking a intentional sabbatical to dive deep into personal projects and explore new corners of technology.

Skills

  • React.js

  • TypeScript

  • JavaScript

  • Node.js

  • GraphQL

  • PostgreSQL

  • Firebase

  • Testing

  • UI/UX

  • Python

  • 3D Printing /CAD

  • Browser Extension

  • Product Management

Projects

Offers Adder Chrome Extension OuterView

Contact

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