About

Vaishali Jain is a highly accomplished software engineer with a background in computer science and economics. She is currently working as a Software Engineer at Pinterest, where she has been instrumental in the development of cutting-edge software solutions. With 4.53 years of relevant experience, Vaishali has a proven track record of delivering high-quality work in fast-paced environments. Prior to joining Pinterest, Vaishali worked at Goldman Sachs for two years, where she honed her skills in software engineering. She has also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Duke University, where she co-led a team of four members on a project focused on 'Women's Mobility, Employment, and Empowerment in the Muslim World'. The project involved data visualizations and data analysis for the information gained through RCT experiments in Pakistan and then generating narratives and policy briefs as the outcome. She also worked on a machine learning project on analyzing racial disparities through race identification from a person's name, with Dr. Cynthia Rudin and Dr. Ted Enamorado. In addition, Vaishali worked on a project titled 'A Comparison of NC Voter Registration Data: L2 Political v. Government Records' under the guidance of Dr. John de Figueiredo and Dr. Brian Silverman. Vaishali holds a Master of Science degree in Economics & Computation from Duke University and a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. She has a strong technical background and is proficient in a range of technologies, including software engineering, research, and machine learning. Vaishali is a vGHC21 Speaker and is highly regarded in her field. She is a dedicated professional with a passion for using technology to solve complex problems. Vaishali is a team player who thrives in collaborative environments and is committed to delivering high-quality work. She is an excellent communicator and has a proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.