I'm Rikin Shah
I saw your post about hiring a scrappy, creative builder for the People Data Automation team—that's exactly how I'd describe my approach to engineering. I'm a builder at heart who loves identifying manual bottlenecks and unleashing the power of automation to solve them. I'm currently finishing my MS at ASU and have spent 3+ years at Deloitte driving technical transformations.
I bring a 'builder' mentality with a track record of creating high-impact automation tools. From building MailAlarm (an IVR-based real-time alerting system) to OrchestrateIQ (a dashboard that automates manual business reporting), I've demonstrated that I can take messy, manual processes and turn them into streamlined, intelligent systems. I'm eager to apply these skills to OpenAI's tech stack and help scale your internal analytics.
Helen,
I saw your post about looking for an 'engineer at heart' to join the People Data Automation team at OpenAI, and I immediately knew I had to reach out. I am a scrappy builder who thrives on taking manual, fragmented processes and turning them into elegant, automated systems.
Why I'm a Strong Fit:
a 'Builder' Mentality:
- I don't just manage projects; I build them. I created MailAlarm (real-time IVR automation) and OrchestrateIQ (BI automation) from scratch to solve real-world inefficiencies.
- I am scrappy and creative, often finding lightweight but robust ways to bridge technical gaps with the most advanced tools available.
Demonstrated Automation Excellence:
- OrchestrateIQ: Specifically built this to automate manual reporting across different business units, replacing static spreadsheets with dynamic intelligence.
- 3+ years at Deloitte Consulting automating large-scale data transformations for Fortune 500 companies.
- Currently finishing an MS at ASU with a focus on AI/ML and automated systems.
Eager to Unleash the OpenAI Stack:
- I've been heads-down building with LLMs and RAG (like my work on LLMResume), and the opportunity to use OpenAI's own stack to automate internal analytics is incredibly exciting.
- I care about making the 'tools' for the team that builds the world's most impactful AI.
I believe my blend of engineering curiosity, professional maturity from consulting, and a deep-seated need to automate everything makes me a perfect fit for this 'non-classical' but high-impact engineering role at OpenAI.
Looking forward to the possibility of building with your team!
Best,
Rikin Shah
917-238-5682 | rshah88@asu.edu
Built an intelligent BI platform that automates manual reporting across HR, Sales, and Finance. Replaced static spreadsheets with real-time, data-driven insights. Directly aligns with the goal of automating manual analytics.
Developed a scrappy, first-of-its-kind tool that provides real-time IVR and SMS alerts for critical system triggers. Solved the problem of manual monitoring with an automated response loop.
Built an AI-powered discovery platform with personalized recommendations. Scaled from concept to 20+ active users, 50+ downloads in 2 weeks. Focused on data-driven matching and user engagement.
Led automation initiatives for enterprise clients (J&J, Toyota). Managed complex data migrations and simplified manually intensive reporting structures.
Thank you for your consideration!
Best regards,
Rikin Shah