Summary
Ishan R is a versatile software engineer with 11 years of experience spanning low-level drivers, graphics and mixed reality systems, backend infrastructure, and consumer-facing product features. He holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Washington and an MEng in Computer Graphics and Game Technology from the University of Pennsylvania, combining strong CS fundamentals with specialized graphics expertise. At Microsoft and Apple he built rendering pipelines, drivers, and test infrastructure that measurably improved performance and test coverage, and at DoorDash he led backend efforts that increased dasher retention and engagement. Comfortable across C++, Vulkan/DirectX/Metal, backend stacks, and CI/CD tooling, he bridges device-level systems and product metrics-driven development. Outside production work he maintains a graphics and animation portfolio, reflecting a sustained interest in visual systems beyond conventional backend engineering.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science at University of Washington
Master of Engineering - MEng Computer Graphics and Game Technology, Master of Engineering - MEng Computer Graphics and Game Technology at University of Pennsylvania