Rishab Kinnerkar

About Rishab Kinnerkar

I’m an Engineering Manager building production AI systems in engineering environments.I lead interdisciplinary teams developing automation platforms that integrate engineering logic, organizational standards, and human oversight into real-world workflows.My work focuses on the governance of automation, especially defining what systems should do autonomously, what should remain under human judgment, and how decisions stay accountable in high-consequence settings.I operate across AI systems architecture, human-in-the-loop automation, and engineering leadership, with a strong interest in how advanced systems are deployed responsibly inside real institutions.I’m currently a Doctor of Technology candidate at Purdue University, focused on the governance of advanced AI systems in complex sociotechnical environments.

Experience

1. Technical Engineering Manager - Ai for Mep

   Schnackel Engineers, Inc.

   Aug 2021 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

   Promoted from Senior Systems Software Engineer to Technical Product Manager to Technical Engineering Manager over four years.I lead an interdisciplinary team building production AI systems embedded in licensed engineering workflows. My work centers on developing governed automation that combines engineering standards, optimization logic, and human oversight in real project environments. I own direction across technical strategy, product roadmap, team leadership, and deployment of systems that support meaningful engineering decisions.As a Senior Systems Software Engineer, I architected the constraint-aware optimization systems and automation frameworks that became the foundation of our platform. As Technical Product Manager, I defined the product roadmap, scaled adoption across multiple offices, and aligned engineering delivery with business priorities. As Engineering Manager, I lead hiring, coaching, and career development for the team while driving strategic alignment with executive leadership.Our platform ships weekly and operates inside workflows where accountability, auditability, and human oversight matter.

Education

• Iowa State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Engineering

  2016 — 2018

• Purdue University

  Doctor of Technology, Technology Leadership

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2016

• Iowa State University

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Computer Engineering

  2018 — 2019

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Graduate Business Management Certificate, Business Management

• Purdue University

  Master of Science in Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering, Engineering Management and Leadership

Skills

• IT Strategy
• C
• Microsoft Office
• Python
• Project Management
• Management
• Teaching
• Strategic Planning
• Research
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Leadership
• Customer Service