Het Patel

About Het Patel

AI Software Development Engineer | Building AI Code Assistants for IBM iHi, I’m Het Patel - an AI Software Development Engineer at IBM, currently working on IBM Bob, an AI-powered code assistant designed to accelerate and modernize development on IBM i.My work sits at the intersection of AI, SQL, and developer productivity. I focus on building intelligent co-developer experiences that help IBM i developers write better SQL faster, modernize existing applications, and adopt AI-assisted development with confidence.🧠 What I Do TodayAt IBM ISDL, I design and develop AI-driven capabilities for IBM Bob, with a strong emphasis on:* AI-assisted SQL development for Db2 for i with Agentic AI workflows and capabilties* Improving developer efficiency and code quality* Applying LLMs to real-world enterprise workloads (Prompt Eng, RAG, Fine-tuning, Model evaulation, etc.)* Deep integration with IBM i, Db2 for i, and platform toolingI enjoy translating complex platform knowledge into intelligent, usable developer experiences. EducationI hold a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Data Science from Pandit Deendayal Energy University, which laid a strong foundation in data, analytics, and applied AI - skills I now leverage while building production-grade AI systems. Professional BackgroundBefore my current role, I worked extensively as a Database Engineer and Developer across product and enterprise environments:* At Aaneel, I worked on healthcare data platforms for U.S-based insurance clients, contributing to data warehousing, ETL pipelines, BI reporting, and performance optimization.* At Knovos, a product-based company, I played a key role in end-to-end product development for a Document Management System, handling database design, T-SQL development, performance tuning, and production-grade optimizations.This hands-on background helps me build AI systems that truly understand enterprise data and developer pain points. Core Expertise* AI Code Assistants & Developer Tooling* IBM i & Db2 for i (SQL, performance, modernization)* Applied AI & LLM integration* Database Design & Optimization* Data Engineering & Analytics* Product-focused Software Development🤝 Let’s ConnectI’m passionate about AI for developers, IBM i modernization, and practical innovation that delivers real value.If you’re interested in AI-assisted development, SQL optimization, or the future of IBM i, let’s connect and exchange ideas.

Experience

1. Ai Software Development Engineer (Ai Platform Tool Chain & Ai Code Assistant)

   IBM

   Aug 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   As an AI Software Development Engineer working on IBM Bob, an enterprise-grade AI Code Assistant, focused on accelerating code development, modernizing applications, and transforming developer workflows through Agentic AI.I design and build intelligent, agent-based AI workflows that act as a true \'co-developer\' for IBM i engineers. My work spans the full AI lifecycle from advanced prompt engineering and MCP tool orchestration to RAG pipelines, fine-tuning strategies, and platform aware validation ensuring AI outputs are accurate, performant, and production-ready for enterprise systems.Key Responsibilities & Technical Leadership:* Architect and implement Agentic AI workflows enabling multi-step reasoning, tool execution, and context-aware decision-making for IBM i development tasks* Design MCP-style tooling and function-call integrations that allow LLMs to interact safely with Db2 for i metadata, schemas, and platform constraints* Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using IBM i system knowledge, SQL references, and platform documentation to ground AI responses* Lead advanced prompt engineering strategies for Code generation, optimization, explanation, and modernization use cases* Apply fine-tuning and evaluation techniques to improve domain specificity, reduce hallucinations, and align AI behavior with IBM i best practices* Work deeply with Db2 for i SQL, ensuring AI-generated code adheres to performance, security, and scalability requirements* Partner with architects, platform engineers, and product stakeholders to translate IBM i expertise into scalable AI capabilities* Drive quality through rigorous validation, edge-case analysis, and enterprise-scale testing of AI-generated artifactsThis role allows me to operate at the intersection of AI platform engineering, database systems, and developer productivity, building AI systems that respect decades of IBM i engineering while enabling the next generation of intelligent development.

Education

• Gujarat Technological University (GTU)

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Engineering

• Pandit Deendayal Energy University

  Master of Technology - MTech, Data Science