Bio
Chirag Shah is a versatile full-stack software developer with a keen interest in climate science and cutting-edge technologies. As an integral part of both the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Facility (ARM) Data Center and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Core Science Systems group, he works closely with product owners, scientists, and researchers to design and develop next-generation tools for managing, analyzing, and visualizing scientific data. These tools are aimed at advancing research in Earth, Climate, and Environmental sciences.
With a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the esteemed University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Symbiosis International University in Pune, India, Chirag possesses a strong educational background to complement his practical experience. Chirag started his innovative journey in India, working as a Software Developer developing solutions in the automotive and automation industries for well-known companies like Fiat, SIEMENS, and ABB. His quest for knowledge led him to various roles, such as a Web Developer for the University of Texas at Arlington Libraries and a Graduate Research Assistant at the Radio Frequency and Auto Identification Labs. He further expanded his expertise as a Software Engineer for Saatva, an e-commerce luxury mattress company in Austin, Texas, where he excelled in crafting maintainable logistics and fulfillment software.
Apart from his work, Chirag has a keen interest in various areas of software development, such as data management, data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine-to-machine communication. Chirag aims to harness technology's power to solve real-world challenges and is committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements.