About

Hello! My name is Krish Shah. I am a student at The University of Texas at Austin pursing a dual-degree in Computer Science and Economics and I'm graduating in May of 2026!

With a blended background in Programming and UI/UX design, I hope to delve into the field of Software Engineering.

Basic Information
Age:
19
Language:
English, Gujarati, Spanish
Professional Skills
Java
80%
C
50%
React.js + TypeScript
50%
Python
80%
Figma UI/UX Design
60%
Fine Arts
80%
Work Experience

August 2024 - Present

Texas Convergent
Technical Lead

Leading a team of ~6-8 software engineers in a Fall Semester Co-op with a startup based in Austin, Texas.

June 2024 - August 2024

AlphaScenario
Software Engineering Intern

Designed 7 reusable learning module UI components in Figma; implemented UI components in React.

Developed graph algorithms to enable dynamic learning modules; accumulated ~50 users for application testing.

Utilized MongoDB to store learning scenarios and user profiles; built an API and querying system in JavaScript to update database according to user inputs, reflecting changes on the front end with React.

Spearheaded construction of an all-new likes and comments system, developing back-end, API, and front-end features used across the website.

January 2024 - May 2024

SUITS
Software Engineering Co-op

Redesigned the IOS explore page with ReactNative and TypeScript; increased users from ~500 users to ~1,000 users in 2 months.

Used Github Actions and Python scripts to automatically query US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Product Recall API; script parses ~5,000 product recalls monthly.

Created a Python script that categorizes product recall data; saved company ~10 hours/month of manual sorting.

Worked with Co-Founders to secure an additional $25,000 in funding from the Longhorn Startup fund.

September 2023 - December 2023

QWell
UI/UX Designing Consultant

Qwell is an organization centered around accessibility to resources, events, and community for LGTBTQ+ population in the greater Austin area.

Created the UI/UX for the explore page for Greater (an app created for QWell).

Built an internal tool that allows admin/app managers to manage the app’s data and information while also letting business owners edit the details or information for their business to be reflected on the app.

Education

2023 - 2026

Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's of Science: Computer Science

The University of Texas at Austin

Relevant Courses: C S 439 (Operating Systems), C S 429 (Computer Organization & Architecture), SDS 321 (Probability & Statistics), M 340L (Linear Algebra), C S 314 (Data Structures), C S 311 (Discrete Math), M 408D (Multivariable Calculus).

GPA: 4.00

2023 - 2026

Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's of Science: Economics

The University of Texas at Austin

Relevant Courses: ECO 329 (Economic Statistics), ECO 304K (Microeconomics), ECO 304L (Macroeconomics).

GPA: 4.00

2019 - 2023

High School
STEM and Mathematics

Hebron High School

Ranked in the top 20 out of 942 students at Hebron High School (GPA: 3.96 Unweighted, 5.17 Weighted). Accumulated a total of 14 AP test scores qualifying for credit, 11 of which were 5/5 (Notable classes: Calculus AB/BC, Computer Science A, Statistics, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture). SAT: 1570/1600.

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