Zain Shah

Zain Shah is a Senior Creative Technologist at Samsung Electronics, based in San Francisco, California. He has a diverse background in technology and innovation, focusing on prototyping new devices, wearables, and AI assistants at the Samsung Design Innovation Center. His work emphasizes enhancing human experience through technology.2

Education and Experience

Zain Shah graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. His professional journey includes significant roles in various tech companies, such as:

• Opendoor: Developed interpretable models for automated valuations.
• OpenAI: Researched transfer learning in AI and robotics.
• Clara Labs: Led deep learning efforts to create collaborative human-machine intelligence systems.
• Y Combinator: Founded a mobile behavioral analytics company and contributed to the award-winning app, Mosaic.23

In addition to his role at Samsung, Shah co-founded MadSci, a nonprofit community makerspace and laboratory in San Francisco, where he engages in various creative and technological projects.2

Skills and Interests

Zain is proficient in several languages, including Hindi and Spanish. His interests extend beyond technology; he creates volumetric displays, writes sci-fi short stories, and even makes ice cream, showcasing a blend of creativity and technical expertise.12