Siddhata Patil, MS Universe USA 2026, represented California on the national stage. A former MS South Asia World 2025, she holds a Master’s in computer engineering with specialization in Embedded Systems and works full time as a Senior Firmware Engineer in Big Tech. Siddhata coaches aspiring engineers programming in Embedded C and mentors them in cracking technical interviews. She serves on the Board of Directors for the SPS Foundation, which supports children’s education. She is also a certified nutritionist from Stanford Medicine. She volunteers with a women-led Bay Area nonprofit assisting survivors of domestic violence and now dedicates her weekend time to coaching young girls in self-defense and safety.

As a Senior BIOS Engineer at Microsoft, I lead the development and execution of foundational firmware that enables secure, reliable and scalable cloud infrastructure. My work focuses on driving UEFI/BIOS strategy, ensuring robust hardware-rooted security, deterministic boot behavior and production-grade reliability across global server fleets. I operate at the intersection of silicon, firmware and systems architecture. At Microsoft, we have an environment that expects excellence, rewards ownership and inspires me to elevate teams, platforms and impact every single day.

• Board member at the SPS Foundation, supporting underprivileged children through access to tuition, books and essential school supplies
  • Advocate for survivors of domestic violence, using my platform to amplify awareness, resources and healing (1.2 Million views on my speech)
  • Leverage pageantry as a global stage to spotlight critical social issues and inspire meaningful change
  • Mentor students in programming Embedded C, resume reviews, career guidance and mock technical interviews
  • Actively involved with multiple nonprofits, contributing to fundraisers, galas and community initiatives
  • Speaker on health and wellness, backed by formal certification in Nutrition through Stanford Medicine
  • Walk the runway for charity-driven fashion shows and fundraising events
  • Served as a showstopper at New York Fashion Week (September 2025)