Jacob Shahatit

Intro

Hello! I am currently a computer science major at UC Berkeley. When I'm not coding you can find me building robots, experiemnenting with new reciepes, or playing volleyball.

Resume & Projects

Education

• University of California, Berkeley (Aug 2024 – Present)
  Regents and Chancellor’s Scholar, Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
• CIEE Global Institute
  Japanese Language and Culture Study Abroad (June 2023 – July 2023)
  Spanish Language and Culture Study Abroad (June 2022 – July 2022)

Technical Knowledge

• Languages: Python, TypeScript, Node.js, React, Swift
• Developer Tools: Flask, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Linux, CoreML, Prisma, Vite, Vision Framework, TensorFlow

Work Experience

• Portal Inc. (Feb 2025 – Present)
  Software Engineer Intern: Built a decentralized fintech app to showcase stablecoins and Portal’s MPC wallet infrastructure using TypeScript, Prisma, React, and Node.js.
• Neurotech@Berkeley (Feb 2025 – Present)
  Software Engineer: Integrated EEG and machine learning tools to detect emotional states via Python, NumPy, SciPy, and Matplotlib.
• Berkeley Mobile (Feb 2025 – Present)
  Mobile Developer: Created web scrapers and enhanced UI/UX for over 50,000 users with React Native and Node.js.
• Gajo Inc. (April 2020 – Aug 2020)
  User Behavior Analyst: Conducted user research, analyzing social media data to uncover Gen Z behavior patterns.

Projects

• SignVisionTranslator: On-device sign language translation app using Apple Vision Framework, CoreML, and TensorFlow.
• Lecture Agent: Automated lecture generation from slides using Fetch.AI and OpenAI; placed 2nd in Fetch AI YHacks.
• Cloud-Backed Tic-Tac-Toe: Python-based game using AWS S3, DynamoDB, and Amazon Q for multiplayer cloud interactions and AI moves.
• Image Caption Generator: Flask app for generating Instagram-style captions using OpenAI.
• Autocomplete Engine: Real-time predictions in English and Shakespearean English using Python and tries.

Achievements

• 2nd Place – Fetch.AI Challenge at Yale Hacks
• Amazon Q Game Dev Hackathon
• Founder, Blockchain @ Citrus
• Recipient, Rotary Club of Redlands Scholarship
• Applied to Y Combinator with QuickPas (school automation project)

Extracurricular Activities

• Combat Robotics at Berkeley: Lead Engineer
• Berk1337 (Cybersecurity Club): Officer
• Surfing, kayaking, swimming, soccer, running, and hiking

Projects

HiddenBlade Arduino

Technologies: Arduino, Onshape, Bambu Studio

Designed an EMG-controlled arm mechanism using muscle signals to trigger a motorized blade extension. This project combines biomedical engineering principles with mechanical design, utilizing EMG sensors to detect muscle activity and translate it into precise motor control for the blade mechanism.

SignVisionTranslator

Technologies: Swift, Vision Framework, CoreML, TensorFlow

Developed a sign language translation app using Apple's Vision Framework for hand pose detection and CoreML for gesture recognition from static images to translate gestures into text on-device. The app provides real-time sign language interpretation, making communication more accessible for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Lecture Agent

Technologies: Python, Flask, PostgreSQL, Whisper, Vercel, Next.js, OpenAI

Achievement: 2nd Place - Fetch AI YHacks

Led backend development to automate lecture creation from PDF slides using AI agents for text extraction, script generation, and speech. Built workflows for parsing slides and managing data in real-time. The system transforms static presentation materials into dynamic, narrated lectures through advanced AI processing and natural language generation.

Elements

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    print 'Iteration ' + i;
    deck.shuffle();
    i++;
}

print 'It took ' + i + ' iterations to sort the deck.';