Shalin Mehta

Shalin Mehta is a promising freshman at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, currently undertaking a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Statistics from an innovative joint program offered by The Grainger College of Engineering and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Having a keen interest in the fields of Machine Learning/AI, Data Science, consulting, and software engineering, Shalin has been actively involved in various organizations and roles to enhance his professional skills and experiences.

Throughout his educational journey, Shalin has demonstrated his commitment to academic excellence by studying Mathematics and pursuing a High School Diploma at William Fremd High School before embarking on his current academic pursuits at the University of Illinois.

His active participation in organizations like the Engineering Leadership Council and various roles such as Course Assistant for CS125 and Diversity and Inclusion Board Member at the University of Illinois showcases his leadership and engagement within the academic community.

Shalin has also gained practical experience through internships and roles at reputable companies like Syngenta, AT&T, Motorola Solutions, and others, where he has honed his skills in Information Technology, Resilience Engineering, Research, and Software Development.

Shalin's involvement in initiatives like being a Lead Hackathon Organizer at Code211, a Beta Tester Intern at Chatstasy, and contributing as a Hackathon Worker at CodeDay highlights his passion for innovation, technology, and active participation in tech-related events.