Shriyash Jalukar
About Shriyash Jalukar
Shriyash Jalukar is an Associate Software Engineer with a diverse background in software development and community engagement. He has held various roles in organizations such as Bankrate, Techstars, and Red Ventures, contributing significantly to the startup ecosystem in Detroit.
Work at Red Ventures
Shriyash Jalukar has been employed at Red Ventures as an Associate Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he contributes to software development projects, applying his technical skills and experience gained from previous positions.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Jalukar held various positions in software engineering and related fields. He completed two internships at Bankrate as a Software Engineering Intern in 2019 and again in 2020, each lasting two months. He also served as a Technical Associate at Techstars for three months in 2018 and was involved with Debug Politics as a founding team member from 2016 to 2017.
Leadership Roles and Community Involvement
Jalukar has demonstrated leadership through his role as Director at GrizzHacks from 2018 to 2021, where he organized the largest collegiate hackathon in Detroit three times. He also ran global operations for Startup Digest, a Techstars Community Program, from 2018 to 2021, enhancing the startup ecosystem.
Educational Background
Shriyash Jalukar studied Computer Science at Oakland University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2017 to 2020. He also attended Purdue University for one year, from 2015 to 2016, focusing on Computer Science. His foundational education was completed at International Academy East, where he graduated high school from 2011 to 2015.
Mentorship and Contributions to Tech Education
Jalukar actively mentors at hackathons across the country, collaborating with organizations such as Hacker Fund and JOURNi, which focus on tech education. He has contributed to building Detroit's startup scene through his involvement with startupdetroit.co, supporting local entrepreneurs and initiatives.