Ronak Shah
About Ronak Shah
Ronak Shah is a Product Engineer currently working at Watershed in San Francisco. He co-founded ACM at UC San Diego and has held various engineering roles at notable companies, including Optic, Nearside, and Gusto.
Work at Watershed
Ronak Shah has been employed at Watershed as a Product Engineer since 2022. In this role, he has contributed to the development of key product features, including a core feature called 'Simulation,' where he was responsible for both the user interface and significant portions of the backend. He has also worked directly with customers and carbon analysts on the Win-Consumer Goods team to enhance the platform's capabilities across various industries. Additionally, he developed a supply chain pilot to support the sales team, collaborating with multiple teams within the organization.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Ronak Shah has held several positions in software engineering prior to his current role at Watershed. He worked as a Software Engineer at Nearside for two months in 2022, and previously at Gusto and Hatch for two and three months, respectively, in 2021. He also gained experience as a Software Engineer at the United States Digital Service in 2019 for one month. His diverse background in software engineering has contributed to his expertise in product development.
Leadership at ACM at UCSD
Ronak Shah co-founded the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) at UC San Diego and served as both Founder and President of ACM Innovate from 2020 to 2021. Under his leadership, ACM at UCSD grew to become the largest student organization on campus. He also held the position of Product Manager within the organization from 2021 to 2022, demonstrating his commitment to fostering community and innovation among students in the field of computing.
Education and Expertise
Ronak Shah studied Computer Science at the University of California, San Diego, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2018 to 2022. He also attended Westview High School from 2014 to 2018. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in computer science principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Side Projects and Contributions
In addition to his professional roles, Ronak Shah engages in various side projects, which can be accessed on his GitHub profile under the username @trulyronak. He actively consults and advises on different ideas, showcasing his commitment to innovation and collaboration in the tech community. His involvement in side projects reflects his continuous pursuit of knowledge and skills beyond his formal employment.