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Nik Patel
Builder, Leader, Seller
Strategist and leader passionate about solving complex technical problems with global impact.
Get in TouchAbout Me
I am a strategist and leader passionate about solving complex technical problems with global impact. With a background in technology leadership, client relations, and solution engineering, I enjoy pushing boundaries, thinking creatively through solutions, and approaching challenges with a mindset where "Impossible" is not in my vocabulary.
My expertise spans across various domains including full-stack development, data and AI/ML, DevOps, and cybersecurity. I have a proven track record of building and leading global teams, driving innovation, and aligning business with technology to achieve remarkable results.
Professional Experience
Chief Technology Officer & Co-founder
Cohesion | Jan 2021 - Oct 2024
Led the strategic vision and execution for transforming smart building technology, managing globally distributed teams in engineering, customer success, and implementation.
VP, Solution Engineering & Co-founder
Cohesion | May 2020 - Jan 2021
Led the migration from single-tenant architecture to a scalable, multi-tenant microservices architecture with robust identity management systems, serving tens of thousands of users across multiple time zones.
Senior Software Engineer
Frontline Education | Sept 2016 - Oct 2018
Led the implementation of a centralized identity management system on a legacy app, utilizing a mixture of VB.NET Webforms and C# MVC frameworks.
Lead Software Engineer
AmTrust Financial Services | July 2014 - Sept 2016
Assisted in designing software architecture for multiple internal applications while implementing agile development practices.
Skills & Expertise
Programming Languages
- C#
- Python
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- SQL
- Scala
Frameworks
- .NET (Framework, Core, .NET 6)
- Angular
- React
- Flask
- FastAPI
- Akka
Database Technologies
- MSSQL
- Postgres
- Neo4j
- Timescale
- Cosmos
- MySQL
DevOps
- Azure DevOps
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Teamcity
- Github Actions
- Tailscale
AI/ML Technologies
- PyTorch
- Sci-kit Learn
- Langchain
- Dagster
- Airbyte
- Apache Spark / Flink
Strategic Achievements
Team Scaling
Grew engineering teams from 12 to 60+, then scaled back to 12 to meet market demands while maintaining high development velocity.
Innovation
Co-authored five published USPTO patents, covering graph data structures, AI and edge analytics, network protocol translations, and digital twins.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Built the solution engineering and implementation department, achieving a 96% platform adoption across 37 million sq ft in 22 US cities.
Revenue & Partnerships
Generated $235,000 in ARR in 2023 and integrated 55+ systems, establishing key partnerships across IoT, access control, and HVAC.