Dev Patel

About

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Building reliable systems with a human-first mindset.

Dev Patel is an Electrical and Computer Engineering student at Rutgers University with a strong interest in building practical, scalable technology solutions. His work spans hardware and software, from developing Arduino-based systems and backend applications in Node.js to exploring AI and machine learning integrations. Dev enjoys turning ideas into working systems—whether that’s creating a smart inventory platform with chatbot support, experimenting with server and NAS setups on repurposed hardware, or offering hands-on tech consulting services. With a minor in Human Resource Management, he brings both technical depth and leadership awareness to his projects, focusing on clarity, usability, and real-world impact.

Rutgers University May 2026 HRM Minor

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Programming

Python, C/C++, JavaScript, MATLAB, Verilog, VHDL, HTML/CSS, SQL

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Engineering

Circuit Design, PCB Layout, FPGA, Embedded Systems, IoT Development

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Tools

Git, Docker, Linux/Unix, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, SPICE, Cadence, AutoCAD

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Experience

Technical Consultant, SQL Assignment Grader, Help Desk Technician

Work Experience

Technical Consultant

Mar 2025 – Present

Freelance

Provided on-site and remote troubleshooting for students, professors, and private clients, resolving issues with printers, Wi-Fi routers, home cameras, and entertainment systems
Recommended and configured technology solutions tailored to individual needs, improving client satisfaction and enabling smooth adoption for non-technical users
Strengthened communication and problem-solving skills by translating complex technical concepts into user-friendly explanations

SQL Assignment Grader

Fall 2025 – Present

Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ

Evaluated and graded MySQL assignments for 04:189:101:03 – Introduction to Communication & Information, covering multi-table joins, aggregation functions, and database schema design
Verified correctness of student queries against an answer key and standardized grading rubric across 100+ submissions
Delivered targeted feedback to identify logical errors, inefficiencies, and best practices in SQL query construction

Help Desk Technician

Sep 2021 – Present

Rutgers Business School – New Brunswick, NJ

Managed and maintained 100+ Bloomberg terminals for over 1,000 students, ensuring seamless hardware/software functionality and minimizing downtime
Collaborated with IT managers to deploy and configure campus computers used by 400+ professors and staff, streamlining academic operations
Designed and deployed a lightweight internal website that allowed staff to upload service tag images and automatically generated an Excel list, reducing manual entry time by 70%
Authored a comprehensive user guide for Virtual Labs, PowerBI, and Dropbox, increasing efficiency and self-service adoption among faculty and students

Fusion Sales Athlete

May 2024 – Sep 2024

Sunrun – New Brunswick, NJ

Generated and converted leads through effective door-to-door canvassing, contributing to a 2% customer base increase by leveraging in-depth knowledge of solar energy systems
Expanded outreach by networking with potential clients and managing a personal schedule and sales territory to maximize productivity

Projects

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Featured

Serendipity

A privacy-preserving wearable badge with on-device audio processing using Distil-Whisper and Wav2Vec2. Cloud backend for event recommendations and a companion mobile app. PCB designed in KiCad for ESP32-S3 with GPS, accelerometer, e-ink display, LiPo battery management, and USB-C.

ESP32-S3 KiCad Distil-Whisper Wav2Vec2 Python

Web

Driprate

A mobile-first React web app for rating and organizing outfits by occasion. Features a dark streetwear aesthetic with an intuitive interface for cataloguing and scoring looks.

React Vite Tailwind CSS

IoT / AI

Smart Inventory System

RFID-based inventory tracking with a web dashboard, AI-powered natural language search, and chatbot integration across Web, Telegram, and Discord. Multi-user support with QR tracking and cloud backup on the roadmap.

Arduino RFID RC522 Node.js SQLite

Full-Stack

Rutgers Marketplace

A full-stack buy & sell platform for Rutgers students. Includes Google Sign-In authentication, wishlists, an admin backend, Google Calendar API integration for meeting scheduling, and a reporting system.

Full-Stack Web Google OAuth Google Calendar API

Hardware

3D Printing Service Platform

A service platform that accepts custom 3D print requests with an automated cost estimation model. Built as a technical micro-business to streamline order intake and pricing for clients.

Web Development Cost Modeling 3D Printing

Academic

Talent Development Strategic Plan

Course project as VP of Talent Development. Created a comprehensive strategic training plan including a training needs assessment, learning frameworks, and evaluation frameworks to support organizational growth.

Strategic Planning Training Design HRM