Shadab Shaikh

Shadab Shaikh

🚀 Open to joining an early to mid stage startup as a ML / AI / Systems Engineer

I recently completed my Master’s in Computer Science at UBC, working with Mathias Lécuyer in the Systopia lab. My Master’s thesis was on the topic of adversarial robustness of machine learning models. Before that, I worked on ML security and privacy problems at University of Waterloo, National University of Singapore, and UCLA. On these short journeys of mine, I have been incredibly fortunate to have had amazing intellectuals as my mentors and colleagues.

I’m now looking to transition into more engineering-focused roles — specifically at early- to mid-stage startups where I can build scalable systems and solve ambiguous problems. To support this shift, I’ve been sharpening my engineering skills through side projects; you can find them on my Projects page or on my GitHub.

I’m drawn to engineering cultures that value growth and impact, and I’m open to working across domains and roles as long as the product is compelling and the team is strong.

Outside of work, I enjoy running, lifting, biking or just about any form of physical activity (Strava) and reading.