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I'm Harshavardhan Patankar, a software engineer with 8 years of hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining reliable software solutions for business-critical systems. I excel in Python and JavaScript and have a strong foundation in backend development, Agile delivery, and code quality. I’m comfortable working independently in remote environments and delivering high-quality features on time. I’m passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and contributing to fast-moving, distributed teams. I thrive in cross-functional, collaborative settings, enjoy tackling complex problems, and continuously look for ways to improve product quality and developer experience. I value clear communication, data-driven decision making, and ownership from initial concept through production delivery.…I'm Harshavardhan Patankar, a software engineer with 8 years of hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining reliable software solutions for business-critical systems. I excel in Python and JavaScript and have a strong foundation in backend development, Agile delivery, and code quality. I’m comfortable working independently in remote environments and delivering high-quality features on time. I’m passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and contributing to fast-moving, distributed teams. I thrive in cross-functional, collaborative settings, enjoy tackling complex problems, and continuously look for ways to improve product quality and developer experience. I value clear communication, data-driven decision making, and ownership from initial concept through production delivery.

Harshavardhan Patankar

Full Stack Developer, Back-End Developer, Front-End Developer, +2

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I'm Harshavardhan Patankar, a software engineer with 8 years of hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining reliable software solutions for business-critical systems. I excel in Python and JavaScript and have a strong foundation in backend development, Agile delivery, and code quality. I’m comfortable working independently in remote environments and delivering high-quality features on time. I’m passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and contributing to fast-moving, distributed teams. I thrive in cross-functional, collaborative settings, enjoy tackling complex problems, and continuously look for ways to improve product quality and developer experience. I value clear communication, data-driven decision making, and ownership from initial concept through production delivery.…I'm Harshavardhan Patankar, a software engineer with 8 years of hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining reliable software solutions for business-critical systems. I excel in Python and JavaScript and have a strong foundation in backend development, Agile delivery, and code quality. I’m comfortable working independently in remote environments and delivering high-quality features on time. I’m passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and contributing to fast-moving, distributed teams. I thrive in cross-functional, collaborative settings, enjoy tackling complex problems, and continuously look for ways to improve product quality and developer experience. I value clear communication, data-driven decision making, and ownership from initial concept through production delivery.

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I’m Harshavardhan Patankar, a software engineer with 8 years of hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining reliable software solutions for business-critical systems. I excel in Python and JavaScript and have a strong foundation in backend development, Agile delivery, and code quality. I’m comfortable working independently in remote environments and delivering high-quality features on time. I’m passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and contributing to fast-moving, distributed teams.

I thrive in cross-functional, collaborative settings, enjoy tackling complex problems, and continuously look for ways to improve product quality and developer experience. I value clear communication, data-driven decision making, and ownership from initial concept through production delivery.

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Work Experience

AI Tech Lead / Technical Product Manager / Software Engineer at Ford Motor Company

June 1, 2018 - Present

Led development on the DFMEA AI Tool from inception, transforming outdated formats into 3dx objects as AI Tech Lead. Interfaced with Ford executives to improve GPDS Next product creation. Defined end-to-end GPDS Next processes and KPIs/OKRs to raise accountability. Delivered and tracked Voice Recognition Systems initiatives to enhance Ford Assistant/L.P.A. for SYNC versions. Blueprinted roadmap and built automated Jenkins testing infrastructure to reduce errors. Coordinated Agile delivery with a 12-person team. Conducted analyses on quality, efficiency, and business impact. Led cross-functional data/workflow integration with executives for end-to-end software lifecycle. Collaborated with the SDL Consortium (41 companies including Toyota) to refine SDL changes for better open-source infotainment. Tested code with global teams to fix Android/iOS issues and developed features for Ford Pass Performance racing app. Mentored team members in transitioning from Java to Kotlin and established c

MBA Consultant at AMAZON

June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Formulated a plan to explore a furniture rental program, conducting market research, customer interviews, and competitor analysis to assess profitability. Built financial models to evaluate program feasibility and pricing. Assessed operational feasibility for a large multi-segment rollout and prepared a strategic plan for leadership review.

Software Engineer at IN-VIA Solutions

January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018

Modified screens for the flagship 4DM software by refactoring code to improve performance and standardized data processing to reduce loading times and errors in an Agile setting.

Software Engineer Intern at TATA Consultancy Services

June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017

Created an Android app for GPS drone integration for flight path analysis using image processing and machine learning as a proof of concept to attract future investment; worked in two-week sprints with planning and retros.

Lead Researcher/Engineer and Analyst at University of Michigan

January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016

Led development for an Android app with image processing and machine learning to improve doctor diagnosis accuracy. Translated clinicians' requirements into technical specs and mentored junior researchers through end-to-end software development.

Software Engineer Intern at General Motors Corporation

June 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015

Negotiated with vendors to evaluate benefits and defined scope for an in-house SQL Repository System to reduce data access costs for large projects like OnStar.

Software Engineer Intern at Jackson National

June 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014

Created an Inter-Systems-Relations Data Access System with a user-friendly GUI, reducing internal data access time and lowering SQL knowledge barriers.

Founding Software Consultant at Software Design Clinic, University of Michigan School of Information

September 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017

Oversaw consultants and explored value propositions across multiple solution dimensions to identify best options for client projects.