Summary
Akash Sambrekar is a seasoned software engineer and research leader with nine years of experience, currently driving research and software development at Synopsys in Fremont, CA. He brings a strong mechanical engineering foundation and deep expertise in computer graphics, computer vision, localization and mapping, with proficiency in C++, Python, and MATLAB. In his recent roles at Ansys, he built visualization applications for pre- and post-simulation data using advanced OpenGL and the Microsoft Foundation Class framework within the SIwave UI team. He holds a CMU master’s degree focusing on vision-based control for localization and navigation, including work on an autonomous UAV platform for irrigation canal inspection and texture-based segmentation for navigation. His career also spans procurement-focused roles at Larsen & Toubro, reflecting a unique blend of research excellence, production software delivery, and cross-domain thinking, with a clear passion for delivering high-quality software and enriching user experiences.
9 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
High School, 90%, High School, 90% at Shreerang Vidyalaya
High School, Science, 90.33%, High School, Science, 90.33% at Sri Ma Bal Niketan Jr. College
Master’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Master’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering, 8.6/10, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering, 8.6/10 at Veermata Jijabai Technical Institute
English, Hindi, German, Marathi