Summary
Gabby Welson is a Founding Engineer at Handshake AI, bringing a decade of software experience with a strong emphasis on frontend and web product development. Previously a Senior Software Engineer at LinkedIn, Gabby shipped engaging features for the Feed and collaborated across product, design, and engineering teams. A Hack Reactor alumnus (2019) with a BA from Williams College, Gabby blends software craftsmanship with a passion for education, languages, and social impact. Based in San Francisco, Gabby has built a career spanning startups and established tech teams, including hands-on work at LinkedIn and leadership at Handshake. With a background in political science and international study, including a visiting stint in the Williams-Exeter Programme at the University of Oxford, Gabby brings a user-centric, inclusive perspective to building scalable software and a readiness to adopt new technologies and best practices.
10 years of coding experience