Uday Patel has been a Young Professional at IDSA since March 2015. Before that, they were an Associate at Amazon and a student at the Cleveland Institute of Art where they studied product and transportation design. Additionally, Uday worked as a Production Team Member at Gentex for a short period. They hold a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Product Design from the Cleveland Institute of Art and an Associate's degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Keystone College. Throughout their education and work experiences, Uday has been actively involved in various activities and conferences that have enriched their understanding of art and culture.