About me
Hi, I'm Shreya.
I build things
that matter.
I graduated from Rutgers University (Cum Laude, Honors Program, well technically - it's a long story) with a CS degree and a Cognitive Science minor.
I've led engineering teams, shipped automation pipelines that replaced hours of manual work, and built full-stack features across consumer and internal tools at a YC-backed startup. My background sits at the intersection of CS and Cognitive Science, so I think about systems and the people using them at the same time. I'm looking for roles where technical depth and product thinking both matter.
What I bring to the table
Three tracks,
one way of working.
I'm not sure I fit cleanly into one box, and I've stopped trying to force it. What I know is that I do my best work when I'm close to the problem, whether that means writing the spec, building the integration, or sitting next to a customer's team until something actually works.
Product Management
- Translating ambiguous problems into shippable specs
- Turning user behavior into product direction
- Prioritizing what matters under real constraints
- Aligning engineering + design around clear outcomes
Solutions Engineering
- Turning APIs into working demos customers can actually use
- Bridging product capabilities with real customer needs
- Scoping messy requirements into executable solutions
- Debugging and iterating directly with users
Forward Deployed Engineering
- Prototyping end-to-end solutions under real constraints
- Building internal tools that unblock teams quickly
- Connecting data, APIs, and workflows into usable systems
- Shipping fast in environments with incomplete information
Experience
Where I've been
Software Engineering Intern
Arka (YC W15)
Remote
- Led a cross-functional team of three engineering interns; owned end-to-end technical feasibility, sprint planning, and delivery across customer-facing, internal, and business systems.
- Optimized box rendering in an AI-driven 2D/3D packaging tool, reducing latency and improving interaction; supported Vertex AI integration and led project handoff.
- Built automation pipelines surfacing real-time SEO and performance analytics
- Designed a Notion-based sprint tracking system improving development throughput
Product Development Intern
SF-based Startup
San Francisco, CA
- Drove feature planning and roadmap execution for an AI-powered notebook platform
- Partnered with engineers to refine specs and coordinate sprints, reducing rework by 22%
- Synthesized early adopter feedback into actionable product improvements
UI/UX Fellowship
Rutgers Blueprint
New Brunswick, NJ
- Led redesign of the FAFSA platform through stakeholder interviews and usability testing
- Translated research into prioritized backlog, design specs, and high-fidelity mockups
- Reduced reported usability issues by 30% in prototype testing
Rutgers University
School of Arts and Sciences Honors Program - New Brunswick
B.S. Computer Science, Minor in Cognitive Science — Cum Laude
Tools & skills
Tech Stack
Languages
Frameworks & Tools
Design & Product
Product & PM
AI & Data
How I work
My Process
Research & Scope
Understand the problem space, talk to users, audit existing systems, and define what success looks like before writing a line of code or a line of spec.
Strategy & Specs
Translate insights into a clear plan: PRDs, technical specs, architecture sketches, or a prioritized backlog that the team can rally around.
Build & Iterate
Ship fast, test assumptions, gather feedback. Whether it's a 48-hour prototype or a full sprint cycle, bias toward learning through doing.
Ship & Measure
Launch with intention. Define the metrics that matter, instrument tracking, and use data to inform the next iteration.
Get in touch
Let's build something
together.
Whether it's a job opening, a technical challenge, or a collaboration opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.