Jigna Lad is a highly experienced engineering professional with a robust background in software engineering and management. Currently serving as the Director of Engineering at Alloy since April 2021, Jigna has held various positions at the same company, including Senior Engineering Manager and Engineering Manager. Prior experience includes roles as a Senior Software Engineer at BuzzFeed and as a Software Engineer at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where contributions were made to significant projects. Jigna's work at JPL (NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory) involved developing software for the Deep Space Network and Mars Exploration Rover missions. Jigna's academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering with a Computer Science Minor from the University of Maryland and a Master's degree in Systems Architecting & Engineering with a Computer Science focus from the University of Southern California.