Summary
Shanti Polara is a software engineer with nine years of experience specializing in .NET application protection and obfuscation, currently contributing to the Dotfuscator product at OverDrive. With a BS in Computer Science (minor in Psychology) from Case Western Reserve University and a strong academic record, Shanti blends technical rigor with an understanding of user behavior. They have deep hands-on experience improving and maintaining cross-team .NET systems, and previously worked directly on obfuscation tooling at PreEmptive. Past internships broadened their stack to include Django/Python, JavaScript, SQL, and Android/Java, reflecting a practical full-stack curiosity. Beyond code, early roles in community-facing work like teaching and market sales hint at strong communication and customer-focused instincts.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, 3.8, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, 3.8 at Case Western Reserve University