Parag Rao

Parag Rao is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in software development, agile methodologies, and embedded systems. Currently serving as a Software Development Team Lead at Rockwell Automation since May 2022, Parag is focused on assembling a high-performing software engineering team in Pune. Previously, as a Principal Engineer and Scrum Master at Milwaukee Tool, Parag led multiple agile teams through product development. Parag's earlier tenure at Rockwell Automation included roles as a Scrum Master, Project Firmware Engineer, and Senior Firmware Engineer, where responsibilities encompassed firmware development for industrial motor control products and collaboration with global teams. Parag's experience also includes roles at ZBB Energy Corporation as a Controls Engineer and GreenField Solar Corp as an Embedded System Engineer. Parag holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University and two Bachelor of Engineering degrees in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Pune University.