Sheeva Haghighat
About Sheeva Haghighat
Sheeva Haghighat is a Senior Project Manager at Shiru, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in various roles at Zymergen, including Technology Manager, Product Manager, and Engineer.
Current Role at Shiru
Sheeva Haghighat serves as a Senior Project Manager at Shiru, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various projects and ensuring their successful execution. Her work is based in Emeryville, California, where she applies her extensive experience in project management and technical expertise.
Previous Experience at Zymergen
Prior to her current role, Sheeva Haghighat worked at Zymergen in multiple capacities. She held the position of Technology Manager for three months in 2021, and before that, she served as a Product Manager for six months in the same year. Her tenure at Zymergen also included roles as Associate Data Management Engineering Manager from 2019 to 2020, Engineer II from 2018 to 2019, and Engineer I for four months in 2018. Additionally, she worked as a Research Associate III and II from 2017 to 2018 and 2016 to 2017, respectively.
Educational Background
Sheeva Haghighat earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Her studies spanned from 2007 to 2014, during which she concentrated on Biotechnology. This educational foundation has equipped her with the necessary skills for her career in project management and engineering.
Early Career and Tutoring Experience
Before her engineering career, Sheeva Haghighat worked as a Tutor/Supervisor at Kumon from 2007 to 2015. During this eight-year period, she provided educational support in various locations, including Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and Cupertino. Additionally, she served as a Live-in-Aid at Jay Nolan Community Services from 2007 to 2014, where she contributed to the support of individuals with special needs.