Summary
Kabir Shah is a research-focused software engineer with 11 years of experience building production-grade web applications and open-source libraries, currently working at Berkeley AI Research on AI and robotics. He blends deep JavaScript and React expertise with an interest in functional programming and the aesthetics of web-based art, often exploring the interplay between expressive UI and robust engineering. As president of Web Development at Berkeley, he leads 60+ designers and developers delivering startup-facing projects, demonstrating both technical leadership and program management. His industry internships, including a multi-year stint on Webflow’s platform team and a Silicon engineering role at Apple, reflect hands-on experience across platform, automation, and large-scale web systems. Pursuing advanced study in computer science after completing EECS at UC Berkeley, he pairs academic curiosity with practical shipping instincts. Colleagues describe him as someone who treats engineering as craft—prioritizing maintainable libraries and creative technical expression alongside rigorous research.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at University of California, Berkeley
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Dublin High School
Hindi, Spanish, English