SMART people 
Umesh Patel
University of Michigan
Business Engagement Center
Director
What inspires me about SMART:
SMART brings a cross-disciplinary problem solving approach to complex technical and social challenges and collaborates with partners around the world to design, build, and implement practical sustainable solutions for urban transportation.
Biography:
Umesh Patel is a Director with the University of Michigan Business Engagement Center (BEC) where he works closely with companies to engage them in the University's research, education, and economic development missions. Mr. Patel came to the University from consulting firm Accenture, where he was a Senior Manager managing business process and technology change for a diverse group of global 500 and government clients. Prior to joining Accenture, Mr. Patel was a Design Engineer with Westinghouse Electric Corporation where he designed and developed electrical control equipment. Mr. Patel holds an MBA from Carnegie-Mellon University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University (note: despite his Buckeye roots, Mr. Patel is married to a UM alumnus).
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