Hey, I'm Shahir. I engineer high-performance interfaces and open-source ecosystems.
Hey there! I'm an engineer on Canonical's Web Team who loves tinkering with different technologies. In my free time, I'm probably lifting, reading, or bingeing Lovecraftian horror movies.
Experience
Software Engineer
Canonical
Member of the Web Team, engineering the front-end architecture and high-traffic platforms that power the Ubuntu ecosystem globally.
Mobile SWE
Bangshi LLC
Developed the Pallio platform — a peer-to-peer cross platform iOS and Android app for sharing lightweight data.
Software Development Intern
Purdue University
Developed code for the Variate and Circuit educational platforms used by 45,000 students.
Projects
Portfolio Website
The website that you're currently on.
About Me
Education
Aug 2020 — May 2025B.S. in Computer Science
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
Focused on low-level system architecture, high-performance computing, and scalable software design. Bridged the gap between hardware boundaries and software execution through rigorous technical application and environment optimization.
Relevant Coursework
Classified Project
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Technical Arsenal
Top Picks
Languages & Tools
AFK
🏋️♂️ Iron & Sweat
Regularly moving heavy circles at the Córdova Rec Center.
Note: my display picture is a little outdated.
🍿 Favorite Movies
I'm a huge fan of surrealist 80s and 90s horror movies. If you are a fan of films like Prince of Darkness, I'm your guy. Literally any Sam Neill horror movie will suffice.
☕ Current Hyperfixations
Quantitative Analysis of Financial Markets and building an all-encompassing framework of the Ego and identity — Psychology.
Take a Break
Click inside the arcade screen and use your arrow keys to beat your high score.