Shima Salimi
About Shima Salimi
Shima Salimi is a Staff Engineering Lead with a strong background in software engineering, having previously worked at Lexion, Microsoft, and Informatica. She holds advanced degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Engineering, and has contributed to discussions on women in technology.
Current Role at Lexion
Shima Salimi serves as the Staff Engineering Lead at Lexion, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees engineering projects and leads a team of software engineers. Her responsibilities include guiding technical direction, ensuring project delivery, and mentoring junior engineers. Salimi's leadership contributes to Lexion's mission of providing innovative legal technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Lexion
Before her current position, Shima Salimi worked at Lexion as a Staff Software Engineer from 2020 to 2023. During this time, she played a key role in developing software solutions that enhance legal workflows. Her experience at Lexion allowed her to refine her technical skills and contribute to significant projects within the company.
Career Background in Software Engineering
Shima Salimi has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at several prominent companies. She was a Software Engineer at Microsoft from 2017 to 2020, where she contributed to various software development initiatives. Prior to that, she worked at Informatica as a Software Engineer from 2015 to 2017, focusing on data integration solutions. Her early career included an internship at the University of California San Diego in 2014 and a role as a Teaching Assistant at the same institution.
Educational Qualifications
Shima Salimi holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California San Diego, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, completing her degree from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, she achieved an Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate from Stanford University, studying from 2019 to 2021.
Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion
Shima Salimi is featured in the 'Women in Legal' series on Lexion's blog, highlighting her contributions to promoting diversity in the tech and legal fields. She was also recognized during Women's History Month as a Staff Software Engineer, showcasing her role as a leader and advocate for women in technology.