Jigar Shah

Jigar Shah is an accomplished technology professional with extensive experience in backend software engineering and database administration. Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at Crunchbase since February 2022, Jigar has significantly enhanced service performance and developed innovative machine learning solutions. Previously, Jigar held multiple positions at Pandora, where contributions included refactoring the codebase for improved API integration and leading the migration to Python 3 to reduce technical debt. Jigar also co-founded two startups, Shalbum Inc and Stunergy Inc, both focused on enhancing user engagement and facilitating college connections, respectively. Early career roles included database architecture and administration across several tech companies, culminating in substantial experience with database management and systems optimization. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from California State University, Fresno.