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{{Infobox person
| name = Siddhata Patil
| image =
| caption = Patil as MS Universe USA 2026
| occupation = Senior BIOS/UEFI Engineer, Certified Nutritionist, Social Impact Advocate, Beauty Pageant Titleholder
| known_for = MS Universe USA 2026 (MS Category), MS California Universe 2025-2026, MS South Asia World 2025, Senior BIOS Engineer at Microsoft
| education = M.S. in Computer Engineering (San Jose State University); Nutrition Science Certification (Stanford Medicine)
| residence = San Francisco Bay Area, California
| title = MS Universe USA 2026
| organizations = mrsuniverseofficial, Microsoft; SPS Foundation (Board of Directors); CodePath (Mentor); Narika (Volunteer)
}}
Siddhata Patil is an Indian-American firmware engineer, certified nutritionist, social impact advocate and beauty pageant titleholder. She is best known for being crowned MS Universe USA 2026 (Winner of Mrs Universe USA 2026 in MS Category), representing California on a national stage. Patil has built a multifaceted career spanning technology, wellness, education, philanthropy, women’s empowerment and pageantry.
Early Life and Education
Patil earned her Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, specializing in embedded systems and firmware engineering from San Jose State University. She later completed a Nutrition Science certification from Stanford Medicine, combining technical expertise with evidence-based wellness education.
Career
Engineering
Patil works as a Senior Firmware & BIOS Engineer at Microsoft, where she leads BIOS/UEFI development for different generations for Azure data centers. She also mentors aspiring engineers through CodePath and Microsoft’s internal internship programs.
Nutrition & Wellness
As a certified nutrition specialist, Patil focuses on metabolic health, fitness and well-being. She coaches young women on sustainable health practices, strength training and educational empowerment.
Philanthropy
Patil serves on the Board of Directors of the SPS Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving educational access for underserved children. She volunteers with Narika, supporting survivors of domestic violence across the Bay Area.
Pageantry
MS Universe USA 2026
Patil was crowned MS Universe USA 2026, representing California on the national stage. She is set to represent the country internationally in the following competition cycle.
Previous Titles
She previously won MS South Asia World 2025, emphasizing cultural representation, South Asian visibility, and women’s empowerment.
Advocacy
Her advocacy themes include:
Women’s safety & self-defense
STEM representation for women
Wellness & mental health literacy
Educational access for underserved youth
Patil is known for blending technology and elegance, often described through her public persona:
“Where Engineering Excellence Meets Empowered Elegance.”
She has also walked the ramp as a show stopper in New York Fashion Week.
Other Initiatives
Patil's creative and community ventures include self-defense programs, mentorship for engineers, pageant coaching, philanthropic campaigns and wellness education initiatives.
Personal Life
Patil resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. She enjoys fitness, hiking, pilates, nutrition and creating educational content for young women.
| name = Siddhata Patil
| image =
| caption = Patil as MS Universe USA 2026
| occupation = Senior BIOS/UEFI Engineer, Certified Nutritionist, Social Impact Advocate, Beauty Pageant Titleholder
| known_for = MS Universe USA 2026 (MS Category), MS California Universe 2025-2026, MS South Asia World 2025, Senior BIOS Engineer at Microsoft
| education = M.S. in Computer Engineering (San Jose State University); Nutrition Science Certification (Stanford Medicine)
| residence = San Francisco Bay Area, California
| title = MS Universe USA 2026
| organizations = mrsuniverseofficial, Microsoft; SPS Foundation (Board of Directors); CodePath (Mentor); Narika (Volunteer)
}}
Siddhata Patil is an Indian-American firmware engineer, certified nutritionist, social impact advocate and beauty pageant titleholder. She is best known for being crowned MS Universe USA 2026 (Winner of Mrs Universe USA 2026 in MS Category), representing California on a national stage. Patil has built a multifaceted career spanning technology, wellness, education, philanthropy, women’s empowerment and pageantry.
Early Life and Education
Patil earned her Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, specializing in embedded systems and firmware engineering from San Jose State University. She later completed a Nutrition Science certification from Stanford Medicine, combining technical expertise with evidence-based wellness education.
Career
Engineering
Patil works as a Senior Firmware & BIOS Engineer at Microsoft, where she leads BIOS/UEFI development for different generations for Azure data centers. She also mentors aspiring engineers through CodePath and Microsoft’s internal internship programs.
Nutrition & Wellness
As a certified nutrition specialist, Patil focuses on metabolic health, fitness and well-being. She coaches young women on sustainable health practices, strength training and educational empowerment.
Philanthropy
Patil serves on the Board of Directors of the SPS Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving educational access for underserved children. She volunteers with Narika, supporting survivors of domestic violence across the Bay Area.
Pageantry
MS Universe USA 2026
Patil was crowned MS Universe USA 2026, representing California on the national stage. She is set to represent the country internationally in the following competition cycle.
Previous Titles
She previously won MS South Asia World 2025, emphasizing cultural representation, South Asian visibility, and women’s empowerment.
Advocacy
Her advocacy themes include:
Women’s safety & self-defense
STEM representation for women
Wellness & mental health literacy
Educational access for underserved youth
Patil is known for blending technology and elegance, often described through her public persona:
“Where Engineering Excellence Meets Empowered Elegance.”
She has also walked the ramp as a show stopper in New York Fashion Week.
Other Initiatives
Patil's creative and community ventures include self-defense programs, mentorship for engineers, pageant coaching, philanthropic campaigns and wellness education initiatives.
Personal Life
Patil resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. She enjoys fitness, hiking, pilates, nutrition and creating educational content for young women.