Pankaj Uchil

Pankaj Uchil is a software engineer with a diverse range of experience. Pankaj is currently working at Ookla as a Software Engineer II, where they are responsible for ideating, designing, and developing various client and server-side applications across different languages such as JS, Python, and C#. Pankaj also assesses applications for enterprise-level security considerations and tests security module integrations. Prior to Ookla, Pankaj worked at Solutelia as a Software Engineer, designing and building custom solutions on web technologies for clients like ATT, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Pankaj ensured seamless functionality between server-side applications and mobile devices. Before that, Pankaj worked at Pivcon Inc as a Jr. IT Solutions Engineer, where they designed and developed web applications for clients in the construction, health, and safety domains. Pankaj also worked directly with clients for requirement gathering and milestone setting. Additionally, Pankaj gained experience as a Creative Developer Intern at The Martin Agency, where they built a geo visualization using Mapbox, Leaflet.js, and Pandas. Pankaj also interned as a Creative Technology Intern at HUSH, where they worked on various technologies to build projects for clients at Facebook. Furthermore, Pankaj has experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology, where they built a virtual movie viewing experience using WebVR technologies. Lastly, they worked at AgencyDigi as a Creative Technologist, building installations for clients using social media platforms and prototyping hardware like Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Pankaj also has programming experience in IoT products and interactive installations using platforms like Arduino, Kinect, Raspberry Pi, OpenFrameworks, Processing, and Cinder. Overall, Pankaj Uchil has a strong background in software engineering and creative technology.

Pankaj Uchil has a comprehensive education history in the field of Information Technology and Computer Engineering. Pankaj obtained their Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai, which they completed from 2009 to 2013. Later, they pursued a Master's degree in Information Sciences and Technologies with a specialization in Information Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology from 2016 to 2018.

In addition to their formal education, Pankaj obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. Pankaj completed the Real-Time Web with Node.js certification course at Lynda.com in February 2018. In August 2017, they successfully completed the Building APIs Using Hapi in Node.js and Scrum: The Basics certifications, also at Lynda.com. Pankaj is certified in Unreal: Virtual Reality for Architectural & Industrial Visualization from Lynda.com, which they accomplished in June 2017. Furthermore, they achieved the AMCAT Certified Proficiency in English certification from Aspiring Minds in November 2014, and the AMCAT Certified Software Engineer - IT Services certification in September 2014. Finally, Pankaj completed the Docker: The Basics certification course at Lynda.com in January 2017.